Romance Writing Festival. Saturday 3rd October, Marsham Court Hotel. Details here.
The Writer's Launchpad
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 2027
Our brand new feature for the 2027 Bournemouth Writing Festival, the Writer's Launchpad is THE place for writers ready to launch their books out into the world.
Everything a writer needs to get published and seen - in one place.
If you are a writer who is finalising their draft or have completed their manuscript and needs help on the next step, then The Writer's Launchpad is for you. We'll have talks and panels from leading publishers, professionals and experts to help you get your words out into the world.
Are you deciding whether to self-publish or go traditional?
Do you need to know the difference between line, developmental or copy editing - or if you need a proof-reader or a fact-checker?
How should your book cover look?
Bamboozled by social media, PR and author websites?
Do you want to meet a literary agent?
Do you want to launch your book at the festival?
Then we've got you covered!
One Venue for all your publishing needs
We're taking over the Grade II-listed Royal Bath Hotel for the weekend, filled with the following:
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Twenty talks, workshops and panels across two rooms to help you get published across two days
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Literary agent 121s
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Writing professionals marketplace so you can chat based on your needs
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Breakout spaces
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Celebratory book launches - cheer on your writing peers as they launch their books, and chat to them about their journey.
Ways to Get Involved?
If you are a business, publisher, writer, author or writing professional who supports writers get published, we would like to get involved in The Writer's Launchpad. See below how you can get involved.
Sponsor
A range of sponsorship packages are available including speaking slots and stalls. Enquire here.
Speak
Lead a talk, workshop or panel based on your experience. Pitch your idea here.
Stall
Rent a stall and speak to writers who are ready to publish. Enquire here.
Launch your book
Celebrate your launch with us, with added benefits. See below.
Book Launches
Celebrate your achievement with us!
You can launch your book at the Bournemouth Writing Festival and get the following benefits:
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Dedicated 30-minute timeslot to launch your book - do a reading, be interviewed or address your fans!
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Feature in Dorset Magazine.
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Professional photography courtesy of Solid Imagery.
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Invite your friends and family.
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Option for drinks and nibbles.
Cost: £175 inclusive of VAT
To apply, send us an email explaining your new book and what you'd like to do during your timeslot.
There are only 8 slots available, four on each day, so please let us know your preference in your email.
