Get Involved!

There are lots of different ways to get involved in Litfest 2024  — from workshops and competitions, to volunteering, co-creation projects and much more.  

Competitions and Co-Creation

The Litfest North-west Landscape and Wildlife Photography Exhibition

Enter a photo here

The Litfest Big Read

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‘Histories’ Poetry Map

Submit a poem

Pamphlet Poetry Event

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Wordarium Open Mic

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Workshops

Nature Essay Writing
with Karen Lloyd

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Creative Workshop
with Queer By Gum

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Myth-making with
Lancaster Lore

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Poetry with Ella Otomewo and The Wordarium

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Nature Writing with Mark Cocker

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Writers in Residence

There are four writers in residence at Litfest 2024 — poet Hannah Lowe, philosopher A.C. Grayling, children’s author Sophie Anderson, and naturalist Mark Cocker.

Our writers in residence will be holding various drop-in sessions and activities throughout the festival — click here for more information on these.