Exeter Writers celebrates 75 years of supporting local writers

Happy Birthday to us!!

Exeter Writers are one of the longest running writing groups in the UK, having been going since around 1950. Amongst their members are both traditionally published and indie authors, as well as short story and non-fiction writers.

A Celebration of Words With Exeter Writers uses the 75 year anniversary to bring together a wider group of local writers for a special one-day festival. Running in collaboration with Literature Works, there’ll be a mix of panels, workshops and speakers.

The event is aimed at helping local writers and authors, with topics such as:

• -  Plotting a good novel

• -  How to get happily published

• -  Forensics for crime writers

• There will also be a session by Literature Works on Advice, networks and support for writers in the South West.

• The keynote speaker will be Michael Jecks, giving a talk on Editors, Agents and Other Reptiles.

• It promises to be an interesting, educational and informative day, with the additional benefit of being able to network with other authors, meet publishers and editors, find your next book to read, and make lots of new connections.

• Tickets are £10 from quaywords.org.uk (or £20 if you include lunch). Places are limited, so make sure you book early!
  A Celebration of Words With Exeter Writers – in collaboration with Literature Works – takes place on Saturday 24

• A Celebration of Words With Exeter Writers – in collaboration with Literature Works – takes place on Saturday 24th January 2026 at the Custom House on Exeter Quay. Doors open 9:30am and the event closes at 5pm.