3 Ways to Transform Your Writing Career
Learn from a variety of top romance authors
Level up your writing with expert workshops
Connect with agents, editors & fellow writers
Everything you need for a full festival experience
Evening Networking EventSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel
12:45pm Literary Walk of BournemouthSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel, Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, UK
12:45pm Beach WalkSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel, Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, UK
Afternoon Tea with Emily RustonSat 18 OctRussell-Cotes Museum- Afternoon Tea with Charlotte Ledger - SOLD OUTSat 18 OctRussell-Cotes Museum
- 12pm Beach WalkSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel, Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, UK
- 12pm Literary Walk of BournemouthSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel, Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, UK
Saturday Day and Evening PassSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel
Saturday Day passSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel
1 Night Standard Overnight PackageSat 18 OctRoyal Bath Hotel
Yoga on the BeachSat 18 OctMeet at reception
VIP PackageFri 17 OctRoyal Bath Hotel
What's Included in Your Day Ticket?
Everything you need for a full festival experience.
✓ All panels
✓ All talks
✓ All free activities
✓ Welcome tea & coffee
✓ Buffet lunch
Evening Networking (additional £19.99)
A relaxed, friendly evening with writers, authors, and agents.
✓ Welcome drink
✓ Connection, conversation & community
Optional Extras
Masterclasses - £150
Deep-dive craft intensives led by bestselling romance authors.
Small groups. High-impact learning. Limited seats.
Button: Reserve a Masterclass
Agent 1-2-1s - £70
Pitch your work directly to a literary agent, gain personalised feedback, and take your writing one step closer to publication.
Button: Book My 1-2-1
Our Attendees Loved the 2025 Festival!
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Book Your Stay at Marsham Court Hotel
Exclusive Attendee Rate £99 per night
Limited rooms are held just for festival attendees. Secure your stay now with this pre-website offer before they selll out!
Enter code BWF26 when booking.
This promo code is available for Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2026. No minimum night’s stay. £99.00 per room per night for 2 people for bed and breakfast based on a standard double/twin room.
Join us for our future writing events
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.
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