This month Elaine Roberts takes us to the beautiful county of Dorset where she interviews Emma Fernandez about the Purbeck Literary Festival.
Welcome, Emma. Can you tell us something about your festival, how it came about and how long its been running?
It came about as I was working locally promoting the area, there seemed to be so many inter-woven
stories not celebrated like TE Lawrence, so much more than Hardy. As part of the role I had a year long Enid Blyton campaign celebrating seventy years of the Famous Five, which was hugely successful and it went from there. 2017 will be our fourth year.
Who are your main speakers this year?
We have a lovely list around our theme of 'Wild' from Nick Hunt Travel writer, to Andrew Lownie biographer, and the Fabulous Rowan Coleman
As our blog is for writers can you tell me how your festival would benefit our members?
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| Andrew Lownie |
Is there anything to enter (maybe a writing competition), if so could details be provided?
There is a short story competition with details on the website
How about staying over for the whole event. Where can people stay?
There are a fantastic range small B&B's that are very family friendly. The author and festival team member, Lyn Fegan, owns the Limes Hotel. And The Grand Hotel is Victorian and has wonderful views, and several events taking place there.
What does it cost to attend?
From £3 for a library talk to about £18 for our highlight tea
Do workshops and talks fill up quickly?
There is usually room, although libraries can be very popular. Key authors running workshops can
sell out.
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| Rowan Coleman |
How much time does it take to organise the festival?
Goodness a year!
What are the dates for this year and possibly next:
16-25th February
About Elaine:
Thank you, Elaine and also Emma for answering the questions.
Would you like to write for the RNA blog? Please contact us on elaineeverest@aol.com
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