The Beverley Festival of Words is back, bringing an inspiring lineup of author talks, workshops, performances, and literary discussions. Here’s your essential guide to all the events taking place.
Saturday, 15 March 2025
Bookish Banter
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: Join an engaging discussion about books, trends, and the literary world with fellow book lovers.
Local Author Marketplace
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: Meet and support local authors, explore their latest works, and get signed copies of books.
Adam Farrer – Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: A humorous and thought-provoking discussion with Adam Farrer on masculinity, failure, and self-discovery.
Monday, 17 March 2025
Anna Caig – Find Your Readers: Marketing for Writers
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: A workshop on marketing strategies for writers to effectively connect with their audience.
Black Liver: Devilled Eggs (Bridlington North Library)
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Bridlington North Library
- Description: A darkly comedic theatre performance by Black Liver Productions.
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Black Liver: Devilled Eggs (Wilberfoss Community Hall)
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: Wilberfoss Community Hall
- Description: A second chance to catch this dark comedy production.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Black Liver: Devilled Eggs (Goole Library)
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Goole Library
- Description: Another chance to experience this witty and entertaining theatre piece.
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Linda Green – The Woman with All the Answers
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: Bestselling author Linda Green talks about her latest novel and the inspirations behind it.
Friday, 21 March 2025
Val’s Big(ish) Adventure
- Time: 9:45 AM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: A literary adventure with Val, exploring storytelling and life’s unexpected turns.
Wes Markin – In Conversation with Chris Speck: Yorkshire Murders
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: A deep dive into true crime and fictional crime writing with bestselling author Wes Markin.
Saturday, 22 March 2025
Alex Weston – Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: A workshop exploring the benefits of writing for mental health and self-expression.
Yorkshire Scene Draw-a-Long with Eleanor Tomlinson
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: North Bridlington Library
- Description: Learn to draw Yorkshire landscapes with guidance from artist Eleanor Tomlinson.
Julia Chapman – The Dales Detective
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: Beverley Library
- Description: Meet bestselling author Julia Chapman as she discusses her popular Dales Detective series.
This year’s Beverley Festival of Words offers a wide range of events, from crime fiction and inspiring workshops to interactive storytelling and live performances.
Make sure to book your tickets early and explore the full details on the festival website:
Festival of Words Website