Sometimes, we receive gifts of wisdom that stay with us, shaping the way we move through the world. One such lesson has lingered with me: everything ...
Author: Claire Buskin
Classic Ghost Story The Turn of The Screw Chillingly Reimagined
Henry James’ classic ghost story, The Turn of The Screw, chillingly reimagined by playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Her Naked Skin, National Theatre) is ...
“Actually Iranian Women Do Not Need You to Save Them”
As part of our 25th celebrations at the Essex Book Festival 2024 launch day we held a very special Woman Life Freedom event. The event marked the ...
The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe
Ronald Blythe (1922-2023) lived all his life in East Anglia and is considered one of the greatest writers on the English countryside. Ian Collins, a ...
A Galaxy of Culture and Curious Adventures
We are delighted to once again be supporting the Children and Authors’ Literary Fanfare – BHM 2024. Get ready for a virtual celebration of ...
Calling all Writers and Digital Artists
We are looking for skilled writers and digital artists for a story gathering project which collaborates with the local communities in Harwich and in ...
Essex Podcast Festival
Essex Podcast Festival is a brand-new event taking place in Chelmsford on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September in multi-venues. Featuring a mix of ...
The National Saturday Club Experience
By Ada Mazi Starting in March, I got myself into an immersive journey of writing creatively through the National Saturday Club. From our fantastic ...
Festival Patron, Sarah Perry’s Enlightenment longlisted for the Booker Prize
We are thrilled and proud that festival patron Sarah Perry’s latest book, Enlightenment, has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2024. ...
It’s A Wrap
What a wonderful month we had dashing around Essex hosting a myriad of fascinating events from Thurrock to Wivenhoe. We hope you had the chance to ...