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Ways With Words is a vibrant and joyful 10-day festival, a chance for those who read books to meet those who write them. The setting is glorious, the atmosphere is invigorating. People come together in spectacular surroundings to share the pleasure and power of language and ideas. The warmth and energy of this lively gathering make it a memorable occasion.
Few people who visit Dartington Hall are untouched by its magic. The combination of the medieval courtyard, the majestic Great Hall and the extensive gardens and woodlands creates a captivating setting for a literature festival. When? 5 - 15 July 
2013 Where? Dartington, South Devon , England Who? Includes William Dalrymple, A.L. Kennedy, Douglas Heard, Marcus Brigstocke, Roy Hattersley, A.C. Grayling, Andy Kershaw, Johnathan Dimbleby +
Bridlington Poetry Festival - Three days of poetry readings, workshops, film screenings and other events beside the sea. When? 14 -16 June, 2013 Where? SewerbyHall is situated 2 miles north of the seaside resort of Bridlington Who?Alan Buckley -
Alireza Abiz -
Andrew McMillan -
Anna Woodford
Ledbury Poetry Festival - The largest poetry festival in the country returns for its 16th year and brings a mad mix of eclectic, eccentric and excitingmusic and poetry events to Herefordshire. Scenic walks,readings, film, and writing workshops are just a few of the events available to indulge in. When? July 5 -14, 2013 Where? Ledbury, Herefordshire Who? 2013 Harry Clifton, Shakila Azzizada, Liz Lochlead, Jamie McKendrick, Aidan Coleman, Jane Draycott + many more
A celebration of writing and books being held beneath the Ivinghoe Beacon landmark in the beautiful Chilterns countryside. Two top-class author panels, plus an a la carte section including writing workshop, book signings, storytelling, refreshments and more. Tickets £7.50 (£2.50 for young people in full time education; children aged 10 and under go free). This inaugural year is testing the waters to see if an annual event is viable so please get along and enjoy proceedings if able. kp When? 22 June 2013, 12 noon to 3.30 pm Where? The Lawn, Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire LU7 9EW Who? Crime panel: S J Bolton, Alison Bruce, Elena Forbes. Romance panel: Kate Lace, Carole Matthews, Sue Moorcroft. Moderator for both panels: Dave Sivers. Workshop leader: Claire Steele
A literary festival totally devoted to history that celebrates the fine historians and compelling historical novelists we currently have writing in this country. It attracted some 13,000 visitors in 2012.
Three major strands cover first Living History where the Festival will become a giant encampment of living history through the ages. The second strand is the Literary Festival which plays host to many of our most popular, passionate and leading historians. The third strand is the Schools Programme which is two days ofhistory featuring a wide range of curriculum-based subjects delivered by leading and best-selling historian When? June 24- 30, 2013 Where? Manor Farm, Essbourne Wake, Wilts
No need to imagine: the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival exists and in 2013 celebrates its 17th year. Festival dates are 2-4 August and although the town is tiny, the Festival is large, one of the largest literary events in a country renowned for them. Over 130 writers and thinkers, across all genres, gather together in 5 vast marquees for 3 days of passionate and entertaining conversation, debate and revelation.
While Australian writing is at its heart, the program embraces internationally renowned and significant presenters. But don’t just read about it: experience it! This is the Festival writers clamour to attend. Readers too.
The Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival is a celebration of writing and the creative process. In 2013, the Festival will feature some of Australia’s leading writers of books, poetry, plays and films, coming together for three days of thought-provoking ideas and discussion. There is a “Kids Day” on Friday 12th July 2013, with creative writing workshops and author readings specifically designed for children. When? 12-14 July, 2013 Where? Gibraltar Hotel in Bowral, NSW Who? 2013 - Lucy Abarcia, Anthony Ackroyd, Boyd Anderson, Ursula Dubosarsky, Richard Glover, Lisa Forrest , Irina Dunn, Valerie Parv, Annabel Seargeant, Anne Summers, Mark Tredinnick more
This inaugural event for this British Overseas Territory will bring together around eighty world-class speakers who will take part in talks, discussions 
and debates on a variety of topics ranging from children’s books to crime writing, history and cuisine.
The event is being organised under advice from the Oxford and Woodstock Literary Festival crews, who know a bit about organising successful' Lit Gigs'.
technology. A definite official stamp of approval (ouch). kp When? 25 -27 October, 2013 Who? Paddy Ashdown, Sir Diarmaid MacCulloch , Joanne Harris (above left), Peter Snow, Ken Hom, Professor Paul Preston, Madhur Jaffrey + 
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