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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Budleigh Salterton
The master storyteller returns to Budleigh to round off the Festival with his latest novel. The bestselling author of Fatherland, Munich and Act of Oblivion imagines 1914 London and the British Prime Minister on the verge of leading the nation into…
Budleigh Salterton
SPEAKER SLOTS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT
Come along and support local writers - both fiction and non fiction - and our first author showcase event. Each author has three minutes to speak about their work, making this a fast-paced, fun and fascinating…
Exeter
Words Aloud!
A 90 minute session for people interested in reading work poetry or prose - aloud.
Maybe you are a writer who wants some practice for Open Mic events, or maybe you fancy some vocal training for speaking in public or reading aloud at…
Budleigh Salterton
UK consumers spend over £30b on clothing each year, but less than 2% of it is made here. Fashion designer Patrick Grant, best known for his role as judge of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, will share his love for clothes but dislike of the way…
Exeter
Saturday 2nd November to Saturday 30th November
Consecutive Saturday mornings 11am – 1pm (5 sessions)
Journeying through Poems – Course description
How do we get from A to B or * to @ in a poem? A poem is a journey that can move inward and…
Budleigh Salterton
The bestselling author of Storyland is also a talented artist and this is your opportunity to learn the art of paper cutting to create beautiful craft. She will share how the magic of paper cutout can be found with no experience necessary, thanks to…
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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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