"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival
Sat 5 Sept · 13:30
Bristol Folk House
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The Bristol New Writers Festival will host a session titled "So you want to be a writer?" on 5 September 2026. Held at the Bristol Folk House at 13:30, the talk focuses on crafting and sharing work. Tickets start from £8.
"So you want to be a writer?" In this session, you will learn how writers can craft and share their best work, as well as find their place in the industry, with guidance from publishing professionals. You will also have the opportunity to interact one-to-one with representatives from Writers & Artists (part of Bloomsbury Publishing), the Society of Young Publishers (South-West branch) and the Society of Authors. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets sold via Headfirst
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Frequently asked questions
"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 13:30.
"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
Tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £8. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
Tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - 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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"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival
Editorial Summary
The Bristol New Writers Festival will host a session titled "So you want to be a writer?" on 5 September 2026. Held at the Bristol Folk House at 13:30, the talk focuses on crafting and sharing work. Tickets start from £8.
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Organiser’s full description
"So you want to be a writer?" In this session, you will learn how writers can craft and share their best work, as well as find their place in the industry, with guidance from publishing professionals. You will also have the opportunity to interact one-to-one with representatives from Writers & Artists (part of Bloomsbury Publishing), the Society of Young Publishers (South-West branch) and the Society of Authors. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets sold via Headfirst
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival?
"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 13:30.
Where is "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival taking place?
"So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
How much are tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £8. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for "So you want to be a writer?" - 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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Date
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