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.
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
Novel Writing Course
We are offering a 12 hour novel writing course for £80, including a preliminary FREE 2-hour session to discuss your writing needs and aspirations.
Dates: 10th, 17th and 31st March, 7th, 14th and 28th April, 12th May.
No sessions on 24th March, 21st April or 5th May.
Your tutor will be Mark Henderson. A former hospital doctor and medical researcher, Mark retired to Glossop in 2002 and now enjoys a second career as editor, storyeller, author and a teacher of creative writing.
To find out about Marks background and his publications visit his website at:
www.markphenderson.co.uk
ALL PROCEEDS TO GLOSSOP BOOKFEST
Children's Poetry Competition
Senses of
Spring
Chance to win a book voucher
Ages 7 – 11 years
Submit your poem
(up to 40 lines)
by May 16th 2025
For more information and submit your story
OPEN MIC
THURSDAY 1st May
At Glossop Labour Club
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Guest Poet: no special guest this month
Musical interlude with local performer standing in for Dimestore Dirtbags
Glossop Bookfest hosts monthly Open Mic events. Our aim is to attract, encourage and promote local writers such as poets and storytellers to share their work on an open platform.
BOOK YOUR SLOT WITH ANDY
openmic@glossopbookfest.co.uk
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.
