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Photos from the 2025 Romance Writing Festival

All photos courtesy of Solid Imagery

Join us for our future writing events

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Dedicated time to write

Our take on the Writing Retreat, we offer workshops led by experts, a space for you to write, food and drink - all surrounded by your writing peers.

16-18 January 2026

Patch in Bournemouth

Weekend and day tickets available

Accommodation is extra so we can find somewhere for your budget, if needed.

Gift vouchers and payment plans are available.

Find out more here.

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Inspiring ALL writers to write

If you liked our one-day festival, you'll LOVE the main event.

100 free and ticketed events and activities to inspire you to write across Bournemouth Town Centre.

Agent 121s, writing on the beach, live band improvisation, showcases, a poetry hub and much, much more!

24-26 April 2026,

Multiple venues across Bournemouth

Each activity is individually priced

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