Archive for October 2021
Day three: Lit Fest notes & quotes
Words are at the heart of Berwick Literary Festival. Many of our speakers and contributors have fabulous books to their names which are available to buy from all good bookshops.
Read MoreDay two: notes & quotes
It’s always a privilege to chat to authors about their work and it was my turn to start proceedings at today’s Festival chatting with writer Vicky Allan and photographer Anna…
Read MoreWe’re off! Day one: notes and quotes
First stop for me at this year’s Festival is Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Thomas Cromwell: a fresh look. I’m a huge fan of Hilary Mantel’s epic Wolf Hall trilogy, which miraculously breathes…
Read MoreTom Murray, on his Creative Writing Workshop for the Berwick Literary Festival
Anna Edgar writes: “Inspiring” is a word I have often heard used to describe Tom’s workshops. And having attended some myself, I certainly agree. He describes himself as a facilitator,…
Read MoreLet’s celebrate words!
Berwick Literary Festival – The Friendly Festival in a Walled Town – commences on October 14 2021. We’re celebrating words – written, spoken, performed – with a fascinating and wide-reaching programme with all live, online events FREE – including Gordon Brown, Salley Vickers, William Dalrymple and Hollie McNish
Read MoreWilliam Dalrymple – The Anarchy
William is speaking at our festival on 17th October at 3 PM Anna Edgar writes: We are indeed fortunate to have William Dalrymple as one the speakers at this year’s…
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