The Wilmslow Festival Of Writing 2025

We’re back—and bigger than ever! Join us on Saturday, 5th July 2025, for an unforgettable celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the written word.

This year’s festival is packed with exciting events, including:

- Author talks, readings  & interviews – Meet and chat with published writers across a wide range of genres:

Chris McDonald (My path to publication, 3.00pm)

Rosanna McGlone (historical fiction and short stories, 1.00pm)

Adam Farrer (creative non fiction, reading, 5.00pm)

Emma Jane Barlow (poetry reading, evening event)

Gill Rossini (non fiction, evening event)

- Writing workshop: Poetry Surgery with Rosanna McGlone, 11.00am (please book by emailing the guild, places are limited)

- Theatre workshops for children throughout the day – Spark young imaginations with interactive storytelling and performance, but all the family can join in!  Facilitated by Katja Ebrigens. Choose from 11.00a, 1.00pm, or 3.00pm

- Live performances & readings – Experience stories brought to life on stage, including pieces written by the creative writing students at the Guild, performed by talented local actors and directed by professional experts Katja Ebrigens and David Lloyd Morris

- Exhibitors - Includes Emma Jane Barlow, Marie Ann Cope, Jan Foster, Edward Rodriguez, Anna Rains, Cypher Press, Mentell, Eleanor Burney, Julie Conrad, S L McManus. Watch this list for more additions! All our exhibitors will be offering books for sale, many at special festival prices. Come and grab a bargain, chat to the author and get your book signed all at the same time!

With delicious refreshments available throughout the day and a bar service for evening performances, the festival offers something for everyone—whether you're a passionate writer, an avid reader, or simply love a great story. 

Stay tuned! This page will be updated with more details as they become available. In the meantime, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest festival news. Buy your ticket and access ten hours of entertainment and creativity for just £10!

Full Timetable available soon or drop us an email if you have any questions.

Have questions? Contact us at info@guildlifelonglearning.org