Author: Claire Buskin

2023 Eco-cast podcast – new episodes released

As part of Essex Book Festival 2023 young people were invited to take part in a 2 day podcast workshop with Chelmsford Community Radio to develop our ...

Volunteering Opportunity: Research and Editorial Role for Colchester-based Public Art Project

About Walk With Words Colchester City Council and the University of Essex have commissioned a wayfinding strategy for the walking routes between the ...

Essex County Council Arts & Cultural Fund: The Story So Far

Take a look at all of the wonderful cultural projects funded by Essex County Council in 2023. The Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund supports ...

Beginners 4 week creative writing course

An exciting 4 week course set in the heart of Colchester in the inspirational environment of the Minories Gallery. Starts Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00 – ...

Metal – The Movement of Emotions

October 2023 - Writer Nawaziest Ul Bushra, tells of her time at Essex Writers House, hosted by Metal. "The experience carried a warmth necessary to a ...

Book-tainment like no other!

Children & Authors’ Literary Fanfare Event (Black History Month ’23) On it’s 3rd run, CALFE ’23 promises great ...

Photo of author Kate Worsley alongside image of Foxash book cover

Up Close with Essex-based Author Kate Worsley

September 2023 - Essex-based author Kate Worsley, explains the inspiration behind her latest novel, Foxash, set in Foxash Settlement Association in ...

Your Stories, My Stories, Our Stories: Development Plan for 2023-2026

To say that we’re excited about the next three years is an understatement. Essex Book Festival is unique. It is the only festival of its kind to take ...

Chalkwell Hall in Southend by Mark Massey and Studio 459 in Portugal

No Place for Elephants

September 2023 - Essex Book Festival Director, Ros Green, takes time while on a writing residency at Studio 459 in Portugal to reflect on six years of ...

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AGM Announcement 2023

The AGM for Essex Book Festival will be taking place on Friday 29th September 2023 at 2pm online via Zoom. For more information please contact ...