Glossop BookFest

A platform for creative writers and illustrators of all ages and abilities, professional or amateur

We provide opportunities for poets, playwrights, novelists, short story writers and illustrators in all media to engage with and offer their work to the public by oral presentation and/or for sale, thereby promoting literacy and education within the community and forging connections among individuals to the benefit of their well-being and mental health.

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Join in workshops and activities, make connections and build networks

In addition to our annual BookFest Event, at which all local writers and illustrators have an opportunity to showcase their work, alongside workshops and interactive activities, we run monthly Open Mic sessions with guest speakers and contributions from local writers, and also Author Presentations, monthly sessions at which individual authors, playwrights and poets can present their work.
For details, contact: hello@glossopbookfest.co.uk

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GLOSSOP BOOKFEST

In partnership with F.O.G.S

 

Childrens Writing Competition

THEME:

WINTER WANDERS

 

Inviting original work from children aged 7-11 years

Up to 500 words

Submit entries by November 18th 2024

For more details and to enter
CLICK HERE

Open Mic

Our aim is to attract, encourage and promote local writers
such as poets and storytellers to share
their work on an open platform

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Acknowledgements

We are very grateful to two local councillors and to The Bureau, Glossop, for grants that enabled us to launch our activities; and to the Fothergill Family Fund, via Foundation Derbyshire, for generous financial support. Without those grants we would not be able to operate. We also wish to thank High Peak CVS for their invaluable, and continuing, help and advice.