Writing on the Fringe
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.
We are delighted to announce the Foreword Festival’s first official author panel!
We’re celebrating Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror with fantasy author Bex Hogan, horror author Josh Winning, and sci-fi authors Matt Adcock and Rachel Churcher.
The panel will be sharing their experiences of writing genre fiction, creating imaginary places, and shaping other-worldly stories at Shuffle – The Board Game Café on Sunday 8th October at 11am. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and all the authors will be signing copies of their books after the panel at other festival venues.
Bex Hogan and Josh Winning will be signing at the Buttermarket branch of Waterstones from 12.15, and Matt Adcock and Rachel Churcher will be appearing at the Foreword Festival fringe book fair at the Guildhall from 12.30.
Tickets are £5, and places are limited. The panel will be suitable for ages 15+. Under 15s will be admitted with a ticket, but only if accompanied by a paying adult.
See you there!
Tickets for our writing workshops are on sale now!
Saturday’s one-hour workshops are designed to help you find your writing voice.
How do you want to tell your story? Are you happy to be an observer, watching your characters from the outside, or would you rather put yourself and your readers inside their experiences? Is the action taking place in the past, or are you telling the story as it happens? Person and tense are powerful tools for a writer, and this workshop, with award-winning author Rachel Churcher, will explore the benefits and limitations of different storytelling choices.
Suitable for aspiring writers, as well as those more experienced who want to improve their technique.
Tickets: £10 (over 18s) or £5 (16-18 year olds with ID). Over 16s only.
Numbers are limited – book now to avoid disappointment!
