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On 14 October 2026, The Devon & Exeter Institution will host a talk titled 'The Life of a UNESCO Writer'. Attendees will hear from a group of celebrated writers connected to the global Cities of Literature network.

Hear from Exeter City of Literature and a talented trio of celebrated writers from the global Cities of Literature network.

Join international writers and illustrators Aining Wen (Nanjing City of Literature, China), Judith Rossell (Melbourne City of Literature, Australia) and Manjiri Prabhu (Kozhikode City of Literature, India) for a special discussion about their recent residency at Agatha Christie’s Greenway house, writing, and what it means to be a writer within a UNESCO City of Literature, chaired by author Fiona Williams (House of Broken Bricks).

The residency aims to give space and support for writers from three Cities of Literature to visit Devon where they can develop their practice in an inspiring and important literary setting. The residencies will run simultaneously - each writer will be hosted in a room of their own within Greenway to help foster exchange between writers from different countries.

At the time of this talk, they will have completed their time at Greenway and will be reaching the end of the residency, staying in Exeter.

Learn more about the authors and the Greenway residency here: https://www.exetercityofliterature.com/current-projects/greenway-residency

The talk will last one hour, with 40 minutes of discussion followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A.

Cost: Free to attend | Booking required

Location: Devon & Exeter Institute, 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter EX1 1EZ (off the Cathedral Green)

Accessibility Information

The Devon and Exeter Institution is accessible via its main entrance, with level access to the ground floor and a lift to the Blue Room upstairs. There is an accessible lavatory, baby changing facilities, and limited Blue Badge parking available by arrangement. The building is generally quiet with soft lighting, and assistance dogs are welcome.

For more information visit: https://devonandexeterinstitution.org/accessibility-information/ (https://devonandexeterinstitution.org/accessibility-information/)

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The Life of a UNESCO Writer takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 18:00.

The Life of a UNESCO Writer is held at The Devon & Exeter Institution in Exeter (7 Cathedral Close, Exeter, EX1 1EZ).

Entry to The Life of a UNESCO Writer is free.

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