Romance Writing Festival, Bournemouth

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Remember, if you are booking an agent 121 or applying to have your words critiqued in the Slay the Slush Pile session, you need to submit your words well before the festival - to give enough time to read and digest before the big day. Free Activities during the Festival There is so much going on at the Romance Writing Festival, you'll have trouble choosing what to do! We want you to meet and network with as many of your writing peers as possible. It fosters connection, it allows you to learn from others as well as discussing some of the challenges you face. Sometimes, it feels like a therapy session!  We know that writing is a lonely business, so knowing there are like-minded people cheerleading you from beyond your laptop is a huge motivator. So, we put on networking activities to help you to meet others.  Friday Night Social.  Join us in the hotel bar on the eve of the festival. It's free to attend and we will be milling about in the bar. Meet new people to join the next day.  There is a paid bar. Please RSVP once you've bought your festival ticket as we need to cap the numbers so the hotel isn't overwhelmed! Lunch.  A Ploughman's lunch is included in the ticket price, so grab a bite to eat and chat over ham, brie and pickle. The menu is on the website. Literary Walk of Bournemouth.  Bournemouth is rich in literary heritage, with Mary Shelley, JRR Tolkien, Robert Louis Stevenson and Bram Stoker among the famous names associated with the town. In the lunchtime break, historian Hattie Miles will lead two 30-minute groups, regaling stories and showing you relevant locations.   Once you've bought your festival ticket, you must RSVP as numbers are limited. Beach Walk. Get some fresh air and put sand between your toes on a jaunt down to the beach and back in a 30-minute walk to clear your mind and chat to others. Troubador Publishing If you are ready to publish, then have a chat with the team from Troubador Publishing / The Book Guild on your hybrid / self-publishing options.  They will be located in the hub area in the bar. Build Your Author Brand PR and brand building expert Isabelle Knight will be in the hub area in the bar where you can talk to her about book marketing and strategies to get your name out there.  You can email Isabelle to book in a timeslot too. Visit the webpage for all the details £5 bookshop voucher Every ticket holder gets a £5 voucher to spend at the festival bookshop - run by The Mysterious Bookcase. Books from our speakers will be on sale, with opportunities for signing. Any questions? If you have any questions regarding the Romance Writing Festival, then please do not hesitate to ask. The team will aim to respond quickly for any queries you may have. Just 'reply' to this email. Call For Speakers Our sister writing festival - The Bournemouth Writing Festival - has announced their call for speakers. They are looking for writing professionals, authors and writers to share their experiences, wisdoms and advice to writers of all genres, levels and backgrounds. If you'd like to pitch an idea, then read the guidelines and submit through their website. Special Hotel Offer Stay at the hotel venue - the Marsham Court Hotel - for just £99 per room per night for 2 people for bed and breakfast based on a standard double/twin room.​ Use the code BWF26 at the checkout. With thanks to our sponsors Romance Writing Festival Bournemouth. The Romance Writing Festival is brought to you by the Bournemouth Writing Festival. Proceeds go towards supporting writers from all areas of our community by providing free workshops and activities.