Writing on the Fringe
Don’t miss today’s awesome Christmas Book Fair in the heart of Bury St Edmunds! Join 13 local authors for Festive Foreword at the Constitutional Club – next door to the Guildhall and a couple of minutes walk from Market Square.
FREE entry, open 11-4.
Our special guest authors will be signing books and selling gifts, plus we’ll have a full licensed bar (from noon) and plenty of cosy seating.
Perfect for Christmas presents – or for treating yourself!
The team behind this year’s Foreword Festival is back to bring you an awesome Christmas Book Fair in the heart of Bury St Edmunds! Join 13 local authors for Festive Foreword TOMORROW at the Constitutional Club in Bury St Edmunds – next door to the Guildhall and a couple of minutes walk from Market Square.
Our special guest authors will be signing books and selling gifts, plus we’ll have a full licensed bar (from noon) and plenty of cosy seating. FREE entry!
Perfect for Christmas presents – or for treating yourself!
This Saturday, join the Foreword Festival team for an awesome Christmas Book Fair in the heart of Bury St Edmunds! Festive Foreword is taking place on December 9th at the Constitutional Club in Bury St Edmunds, next door to the Guildhall and a couple of minutes walk from Market Square.
13 local authors will be signing books and selling gifts, plus we’ll have a full licensed bar (from noon) and plenty of cosy seating. FREE entry!
Perfect for Christmas presents – or for treating yourself!
We want say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Foreword Festival, and made the event possible. Click the image for the larger version!
We did it! It happened! The first literary fringe festival in the UK has been an adventure, and a fantastic bookish weekend. A huge THANK YOU from your hosts, Jackie Carreira and Rachel Churcher, to all our authors, visitors and supporters. We couldn’t have done it without you!
We’re taking a much-needed break! Watch this space for more Foreword Festival news …
We’re announcing a new event for the Foreword Festival! We’ll be hosting FREE storytelling from two children’s authors in the garden at the Guildhall (weather permitting!) on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October.
Meet Lynda Brignall, author of When I Go Out At Night, and Emma Sweeney, author of The Tale of a Lonely Frog. Lynda will be reading from her book and talking about her work as a hedgehog rescuer at noon on Saturday, and Emma will be reading from hers at noon on Sunday. Entry to the Guildhall and the storytelling event is free, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
See you there!
We are thrilled to announce the winning stories for the Fast Foreword Flash Fiction event!
Congratulations to all the authors featured! On Saturday 7th October actors from QuirkHouse Theatre will be giving FREE live readings of the winning stories at various venues across Bury St Edmunds – check out the Fast Foreword page for details.
Tickets for our publishing workshops are on sale now!
Sunday’s one-hour workshops are designed to help you navigate your publishing journey.
Wondering how to send your book out into the world? In this workshop, Softwood Self-Publishing will guide you through the world of distribution possibilities to secure listings on Gardners and bookshops like Waterstones. With hands-on guidance and expert advice, this workshop empowers indie authors to expand their readership and achieve broader distribution for their literary creations.
Tickets: £10 (over 18s) or £5 (16-18 year olds). Over 16s only.
Tickets are on sale NOW, but numbers are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets for our publishing workshops are on sale now!
Sunday’s one-hour workshops are designed to help you navigate your publishing journey.
In this dynamic session, Softwood Self-Publishing will delve into the art of self-promotion, exploring strategies to captivate your target audience through social media platforms and local media outlets such as radio and magazines. Learn the power of marketing strategies to build a memorable brand as an author and help sell your books. Gain practical tips and personalized guidance from industry experts and embark on a journey to position yourself as a standout author in today’s competitive literary landscape.
Tickets: £10 (over 18s) or £5 (16-18 year olds). Over 16s only.
Tickets are on sale NOW, but numbers are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets for our publishing workshops are on sale now!
Sunday’s one-hour workshops are designed to help you navigate your publishing journey.
Discover the various routes to publishing in Softwood Self-Publishing’s comprehensive workshop. Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned writer seeking new opportunities, this engaging session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to explore hybrid, traditional, and indie publishing options.
Tickets: £10 (over 18s) or £5 (16-18 year olds). Over 16s only.
Tickets are on sale NOW, but numbers are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
