Calling all writers!
There is only 9 days left to buy an Early Bird Ticket for the Leeds Writing Festival.
It was a great day last year, and there are fabulous workshops again this September.
Join us! You won't regret it!
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Leeds Writing Festival 2026. DATE Saturday, 5 September 2026 TIME 8:45 AM – 5:50 PM BST VENUE Leeds Trinity University, LS18 5HD TICKETS From £106 A LOOK BACK Leeds Writing Festival 2025 Join us again this September for another day of inspiration, craft, and community at Leeds Trinity University. BOOK YOUR PLACE
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL A full day for serious writers. The Leeds Writing Festival is dedicated to aspiring and established writers in the North of England. Bringing together expert authors, literary agents, and publishing professionals for a day of workshops, seminars, and meaningful connections. Whether you're refining your debut novel, exploring self-publishing, or navigating the route to a literary agent — there is a session for every stage of your journey. BOOK YOUR PLACE — FROM £106 EARLY BIRD PRICE · LIMITED AVAILABILITY WHAT'S INCLUDED One-to-One Book Doctor Session 3,000-word manuscript review with a professional. Submit by 5 August. Expert-Led Workshops & Seminars Choose four out of ten seminars and workshops across four sessions covering writing fiction and publishing. First 500 Writing Competition Submit first 500 words + 150 word synopsis. Winner announced at closing session. Prize: 1-2-1 with an agent + free 2027 ticket. Hot Lunch & Refreshments Catered lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day. Networking with Fellow Authors and Industry Professionals Meet writers, agents, and publishers from across the North of England.
I’m so thrilled to be taking part again in the #LeedsWritingFestival in September. The inaugural festival last year was such a huge success, I can’t wait!
This year I’ll be teaching on antagonists (aka villains, bwah hah hah).
Find all the info and sign up here: www.writersofthenorth.co.uk/events
Kelly Jackson winning the First 500 prize for debut novel Through Despair at Leeds Writing Festival 2025
Mock up book cover: Through Despair - Some art moves you. Some never lets you go.
Still buzzing after a wonderful Saturday at the #leedswritingfestival when 'Through Despair' won the 'First 500' comp. First prize a one-to-one with Laura Williams @greeneandheaton.bsky.social 🎊🥳
Keep writing - keep swinging! #writing thebookhatch.com/kjackson/
So enjoyed #LeedsWritingFestival yesterday.
Such a great buzz and the standard of writing was so high!
I believe this festival is only going to go from strength to strength and I can’t wait to be back there next year 🤗🤗🤗
Huge thanks to everyone involved!
Picture of the lecture hall display screen with welcome to Leeds writing festival on it
We’re just about to kick off!
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I'm doing the keynote speach at #LeedsWritingFestival this weekend 🤩 all about the perseverence required to get (and stay) published.
In it I'm going to show this video of a dude nailing a skateboarding trick after over 1,400 attempts.
I told you writing was hard 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftbA...
