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UNESCO City of Literature

  1. Exeter Literary Itinerary
    There's a good reason why Exeter was awarded UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019. Follow our literary itinerary to see the key places of interest.
  2. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  3. Guest blog: Introducing Exeter St David's book vending machine

    A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!

  4. Book Cycle, Exeter

    2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

  5. Literary Exeter by Train
    Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature and its literary history is reflected in fascinating attractions around the city and beyond, easily reachable from Exeter by rail with GWR.

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  1. Add Exeter Playwrights Cafe to your Itinerary

    Exeter Playwrights Cafe

    Exeter

    Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the first Thursday (7-9om) of each month for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.

    These informal sessions are a space where you can share extracts of your work, receive feedback,…

  2. Add Quay Words presents Pascale Petit: Beast to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Pascale Petit: Beast

    Exeter

    We are thrilled to welcome back Pascale Petit to the Exeter Custom House, for a reading from her latest poetry collection Beast.

    About Beast
    Mythic and familial beasts roam the swamps and moors of Pascale Petits Beast. These spirits of the wild…

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  3. Add Creative Writing taster session to your Itinerary

    Creative Writing taster session

    Sidmouth

    Would you like to develop your creative writing skills and meet other writers
    This fun, friendly session will offer practical exercises to enhance your writing skills and release your creativity.

    Writers at all levels of experience are welcome…

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  4. Add Open Mic Story Evening to your Itinerary

    Open Mic Story Evening

    Crediton

    Adults, do you enjoy writing short stories?
    Come and read one, or just come along to listen and enjoy!
    For more information or to book a reading slot email lynnecarroll@aol.com
    Stories should be no longer than 1000 words and be your own work.

    This…

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  5. Add Quay Words presents Jenna Wolfhart in conversation with Ajebowale Roberts: A Night of Romantasy to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Jenna Wolfhart in conversation with Ajebowale Roberts: A Night of Romantasy

    Exeter

    This April, Quay Words is delighted to be partnering with Libraries Unlimited [https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/] and Exeter Library on this very special event featuring Romantasy author Jenna Wolfhart, in conversation with One More Chapter…

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  6. Add Quay Words Short Course: Life Stories with Susanna Crossman to your Itinerary

    Quay Words Short Course: Life Stories with Susanna Crossman

    Exeter

    PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid course consisting of two parts - 3 online sessions and one in-person weekend at Exeter Custom House. Depending on availability, you may book onto the online sessions, the in person weekend, or both.

    Online Sessions on…

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