Throughout the three days of the festival, there will be two streams running simultaneously. All events are open to anyone. However, events of more interest to readers will take place in the Library. Events of more interest to writers, including workshops, will take place at the Custom House.
Hosted by Martin Wright
Chair, Positive News
Professor Peter Cox
Jonathon Porritt in conversation with Lucy Siegle
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Natalie Fee
Todd Gray and John Allan discuss the best books about our city’s colourful history.
The Route To Publishing – Elizabeth Ducie
Hosted by Exeter Writers – Win free entry to the Exeter Novel Prize or Exeter Writers Short Story Competition
Preparing your Submission – Margaret James and Cathie Hartigan
Behind the Scenes at The Antiques Roadshow
An evening with writer and Antiques Roadshow expert, Paul Atterbury.
Jane Johnson and Alan Lee in conversation on the film’s 20th anniversary .
An evening with Police Officer, writer, comedian and radio broadcaster, Alfie Moore.
International Bestselling Crime
Lilja Sigurdardóttir, Thomas Enger, Will Carver & Antti Tuomainen
Festival Finale: How To End It Well
Gill Barr, Elaine Becket, Helen Evans, Greta Stoddart,
The programme for this year’s festival is shaping up to be rather spectacular. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, just join our mailing list!
We are keeping everything crossed we will be able to run a normal set of events this year. But if there are restrictions still in place, priority will be given to members of the Friends Group. So if you want to be certain of your seats for this year’s festival (and let’s face it, we’re all looking forward to being able to get out there again), why not sign up today?
This year’s Short Story Competition is now closed.