BOURNEMOUTH LITERARY FESTIVAL - A World of Words

What? A festival celebrating a world of words in various Bournemouth venues that was launched in September 2005.

Previous gatherings have had an international and multicultural flavour with the introduction of new and old fiction and poetry in original English text and translations with music, dance and drama as a backdrop.

The festival prides itself on its interactive activities. .Good news it is alive and kicking for 2010.......

When? 22- 28 October, 2010

Where? Bournemouth - AA Route Planner | multimap

Who? 2010 TBA

How much? Check site

Festival Website: www.bournemouthliteraryfestival.co.uk

Poetry Slam Thursday 28 October 2010, The Winchester Pub, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW
The festival is are inviting poets to email or text to get a place in the Slam. So please contact Anna Scanna at: rivers.ley@live.co.uk or 07772 764094.  The Poetry Slam will be followed by the last night party and all are invited.

Previous festivals: Monday 12th October to Saturday 17th October 2009.

Haiku Double Event on 12 October that showcases this Japanese poetic form of deceptive simplicity.

Afghanistan & Iraq War discussion with David Loyn, BBC Correspondent and Stephen Grey, Sunday Times reporter on Wed 14 October.

Writing for Children on 13 October with Julia Churchill, leading London-based children’s writer literary scout from the Greenhouse Literary Agency and Leah Thaxton, children's fiction publisher at Egmont.  Julia is looking for debut children’s writers and will give a talk, offer a question and answer session and provide one-to-one surgeries.  

A World of Wonder Children's Creative Writing Workshop for 7-11 year olds which includes the creation of collage of art, music and writing on Saturday 17 October.

Quintet Poetry Mash Up with comedy, improvisation, music, magic and poetry on Saturday 17 October.