Writers' Day
Join us on Saturday 6 June 2026 for a day filled with creativity and inspiration.
This event will take place on our Clifton campus at 7 Woodland Road, where writers from all backgrounds can come together. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, it's an opportunity to enjoy a day devoted to your craft and to celebrate the power of prose and poetry.
You'll hear from best-selling and emerging authors, take part in workshops to increase your skill and stimulate your imagination, hear speakers talk about the latest issues and ideas in writing, and listen to those in the know discuss what they think about the future for publishing new work.
The day will include:
- Headline talks from industry stars: Nikesh Shukla and Lily Dunn
- Workshops from our award-winning writers on staff, including Mimi Thebo and Jo Nadin
- Celebratory drinks reception to conclude the day.
Date: Saturday 6 June 2026
Time: 10 am to 4 pm, followed by the Bristol Short Story Prize winners announcement and wine reception until 6 pm
Tickets are £30 for the day, with a discounted rate of £18 (concessions and University of Bristol staff and students).
If you would like to attend Writers' Day but cannot afford a ticket please email us at uob-creativewriting@bristol.ac.uk.
The event is taking place in the University of Bristol Arts Complex. The address is 7 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TB.
The number 8 and 72 buses from Bristol Temple Meads run a combined service up to every 10 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads. There are various other bus services (1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5 and 77) running from elsewhere in the city which will take you to stops close to the campus. The closest train station is Clifton Down station with services running from Bristol Temple Meads every 30 minutes. There are cycle racks available outside the venue’s entrance and street parking available along Woodland Road. The nearest multistorey car park is on Trenchard Street, a short walk away from the venue. For further information about travelling to campus and for specific bus routes please click here.
There will be a coffee truck outside the venue, and there is a small supermarket and coffee shops, sandwich shops and restaurants behind the venue on St Michael's Hill and close by on Cotham Hill. Do feel free to bring your own food too.
Blue badge users can park along Woodland Road for free (please make sure you display your blue badge). The venue is fully accessible and once inside the building attendees can access all seminar rooms without stairs. There will be a quiet room with low lighting for anyone who might need to take some time out on the day.
If you have any access requirements, please indicate this in the booking form and let us know how we can support you. We will then get in touch with you directly to discuss your needs prior to Writers’ Day. We can make specific arrangements, including reserved seating, building/room tours, contact with the course tutor/organiser before the event, large print etc.
Should you have any queries about access please do not hesitate to contact us on uob-creativewriting@bristol.ac.uk.
A timetable for the day will be released on this page soon.
Booking for Writers' Day 2026 will open on this page soon. Please join our mailing list here and you will be sent an email once bookings open.
Tickets
Please note tickets must be booked in advance for Writers' Day. There will be no facilities to book tickets on the day. Booking will close at 5pm on Thursday 4 June.
Refunds
Refunds for our short courses are only to be given in exceptional circumstances and no less than one month before the course is due to start.
Refunds for a course already started cannot be accepted.
Exchanges
If a booker is unable to attend, tickets can be transferred to another person. Please email english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk with a request to change the name on the ticket. If you cannot attend, fees paid for Writers' Day can be used towards the cost of another Humanities short course.
We are unable to accept exchange requests made on the day of the event or once the day has begun.
Booking for Writers' Day will open on this page soon
If you are interested in attending Writers' Day please join our mailing list here and you will be sent an email once bookings open.
Please note our booking system works best when accessed through a laptop or desktop computer. If you are having difficulty booking, or if the system tells you the event has sold out, please try this route first.