Success Story
An author who was twice shortlisted in the Short Story competition is about to see publication of his debut novel…
Poetry motivator
Reading and writing motivator Joffre White, author of Aura Boy, spent a happy time at Longvernal Primary in Midsomer Norton…
Vending event
There’s nothing like the magic of high tech to promote learning in youngsters, and there was great excitement at the…
School Visits
Profits from Wells Festival of Literature fund a year-round programme of exciting events in local schools to promote learning. These…
2024 Festival
Our 2024 Wells Festival of Literature Speakers
Happy Days!
Looking back on the 2024 Festival, it’s almost impossible to decide who enjoyed it most. Was it the speakers themselves?…
2024 Short Story Results
Congratulations to Sandeep Kumar Mishra for their winning entry Dead Dream. Winners Our thanks also go to the shortlist team and…
2024 Young Poets Results
Congratulations to our young poet Sylvan Restarick with their winning entry Ode To The Dent You Left In The Sofa…
2024 Book for Children Results
Congratulations to Suzie Good for their winning entry The Lost Ghost. Winners Our thanks also go to the shortlist team and…
2024 Open Poetry Results
Congratulations to Maggie Wadey for their winning entry I Dreamt My Daughter Was A Child Again. I DREAMT MY DAUGHTER WAS…