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Ledbury Poetry Festival
Ledbury Poetry Festival is an inclusive, international and inspirational celebration of poetry and spoken word over ten fabulously busy days, live in Ledbury and online to the world....
Ends: 2027-07-06   [Read More]

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Sir Michael Palin on his travels, decades-long career and finding laughter
Meet the Writers; Culture; London ... Georgina Godwin meets American writer and historian Harlan Greene at the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival ...
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International and local voices set for 2026 Writers Festival
The Newcastle Writers Festival will return in 2026 with a fresh energy and a line-up that director Rosemarie Milsom described as "eclectic and dynamic ...
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27th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival Brings Top Writers to Fort Myers
Thousands of book-loving readers are gearing up for the 27th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival in 2026.
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Bendigo Writers Festival council report recommends one-year hiatus amid reputational damage
City of Greater Bendigo council will vote on the recommendations at its next meeting on Monday. abc.net.au/news/bendigo-writers-festival-council- ...
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A Sneak Peek and Pre-Sale for Ennis Book Club Festival March 6-8, 2026
We’re excited to share a first look at some of the wonderful events planned for the 20th annual Ennis Book Club Festival, taking place March ...
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Upcoming Events

Agents & Editors Conference
The conference features presentations, panels, authors in conversation, a keynote address (including a complimentary book), and one-on-one consul...
Starts: 2026-01-01   [Read More]

Panorama International Literature Festival
The Panorama International Literature Festival is an event organised by Writers Capital International.an international non-profit, non-political ...
Starts: 2026-01-01   [Read More]

Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 23rd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Join us January 15-18, 2016 at the historic Seavie...
Starts: 2026-01-16   [Read More]

Scottsdale Book Festival
Scottsdale Book Festival is designed for readers of all ages. Families will discover storytime sessions, interactive activities, and creative wor...
Starts: 2026-01-24   [Read More]

Rancho Mirage Writers Fest
The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of the finest writers who contribute to the intellectual vitality of our time....
Starts: 2026-01-28   [Read More]

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Dr. Juan P. Chisholm ends 2024 as a ’Finalist’ for the eminent American Legacy Book ...
Award-Winning Author, Dr. Juan P. Chisholm is an American Legacy Book Award "Finalist." Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free by Dr ...
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Voting open for the 2025 Nene Award
Every spring, fourth through sixth graders across the state get to choose the best chapter book and graphic novel from a list of 30 nominees, ...
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North Carolina Book Awards Announced
The annual awards recognize significant works by North Carolina writers. The 2024 North Carolina Book Award winners are: ×. This page requires ...
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Story Monsters®? LLC Announces Winners of the 2024 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
Story Monsters®? proudly announces the 2024 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards winners, celebrating excellence in adult and children’s literature ...
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’Best Thrillers Book Awards’ Names ’All Mortal Greatness’
New Ipswich, New Hampshire, November 06, 2010 -- NABE announced, just recently, the winners of the Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Award. Friends of Choice ...
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Albert B. Corey Prize in Canadian-American Relations
The Albert B. Corey Prize, awarded for the first time in 1967, is sponsored jointly by the American Historical Association and the Canadian Historical...
Deadline: 2026-05-15

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