Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival
Sat 5 Sept · 11:00
Bristol Folk House
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Bertel Martin will lead a creative writing workshop as part of the Bristol New Writers Festival. The session takes place at the Bristol Folk House on 5 September 2026 at 11:00. Tickets start from £15.
Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin Host and organiser of Word of Mouth and one of the team members behind Satellite of Love. Co-founder of Bristol Black Writers Group, He’s been active in Bristol’s writing scene for over 35 years, as a writer, performer and producer. Promoting Caribbean and African writers in Yardstick with the British Council. A co-founder of Word of Mouth, former Director of Plymouth International Book Festival and Director of City Chameleon, poetry publisher, Bertel has been published in a number of anthologies. Performance highlights include performing with Lee Evans, Benjamin Zephaniah, Attila Stockbroker and Jean "Binta" Breeze. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets sold via Headfirst
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Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 11:00.
Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
Tickets for Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £15. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
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Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival
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Bertel Martin will lead a creative writing workshop as part of the Bristol New Writers Festival. The session takes place at the Bristol Folk House on 5 September 2026 at 11:00. Tickets start from £15.
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Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin Host and organiser of Word of Mouth and one of the team members behind Satellite of Love. Co-founder of Bristol Black Writers Group, He’s been active in Bristol’s writing scene for over 35 years, as a writer, performer and producer. Promoting Caribbean and African writers in Yardstick with the British Council. A co-founder of Word of Mouth, former Director of Plymouth International Book Festival and Director of City Chameleon, poetry publisher, Bertel has been published in a number of anthologies. Performance highlights include performing with Lee Evans, Benjamin Zephaniah, Attila Stockbroker and Jean "Binta" Breeze. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets sold via Headfirst
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When is Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival taking place?
Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
How much are tickets for Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £15. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for Creative writing workshop with Bertel Martin - Bristol New Writers Festival can be booked via bristolfolkhouse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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