2026 EVENTS
Join us at ScribeFest - the ultimate gathering for indie authors and book lovers to celebrate all things literary in 2026!​​ Welcome to ScribeFest - Indie Author and Book Lovers Festival 2026! Join us for a day filled with all things books at our in-person event located at NN4 9QX. Meet indie authors, discover new reads, attend book signings, and participate in fun book-related activities. Whether you're a passionate reader or an aspiring writer, ScribeFest is the perfect place to celebrate your love for literature. Don't miss out on this exciting festival dedicated to all book lovers!​
MURDER IN THE RHUBARB TRIANGLE 2026
Returning for the 4th year, it's set to be the biggest and best yet.​ We have 15 confirmed authors (announcement to follow!), headline guest speakers and fun panels lined up as well as Darling Reads Books of Horbury providing a pop-up book shop with all the featured authors.​ Create at Wakefield One will be open for the event, and our media partners - Rhubarb Radio will be there throughout the day with our hosts Wakefield Libraries. Come along, take part in the Q & A Sessions, get your favourite book signed by your favourite author.​ This is a FREE EVENT in association with National Crime Reading Month, The Crime Writers' Association & The Reading Agency​
MURDER IN THE LIBRARY 2026
This is a FREE EVENT in association with National Crime Reading Month, The Crime Writers' Association & The Reading Agency
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WRITING AS A BUSINESS
Shipley Library Business Enterprise Hub, 2 Well Croft, Shipley BD18 3QH ·, LS29 9BN
Saturday 13th June 2026 2:00PM
Join inspirational writer and speaker, Lucy Brighton, as she guides you through the 'business' of being a writer. Lucy burst on to the thriller writing scene last year with a double whammy, releasing a novella What Kind of Name is Lolly Anyway? (Alien Buddha Press) and her self-published debut novel Finding Home in the same month.
Both books were eagerly received on Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram and within weeks Lucy was touring independent book festivals and literary events, giving talks, readings and organising workshops.
Last month, she followed Finding Home with her brilliant novella, Finding Truth with another title, Finding Grace, to follow in the autumn.
Lucy is a widely published short story and flash fiction writer with a wealth of experience in both writing and teaching.
But more than that she is an expert in social media, branding and building an audience and will guide YOU through the mechanics of getting your work seen.
This event will be held in the Business Hub at Shipley Library and is suitable for anyone interested in promoting their creative work.
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STRUCTURING A KILLER THRILLER
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Shipley Library, Shipley, BD18 3QH
Sat 13th June 2026 10:30AM
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Join Lucy Brighton for an interactive workshop which will cover: what a thriller is; how to create a gripping plot; creating characters we love and love to hate and writing suspense.
This isn't just theory. You'll get hands-on with practical exercises, shaping your own suspenseful scenes and story ideas as you go, with guidance on pacing, red herrings and those draw dropping moments that every thriller needs.
Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for writers of all levels who are interested in learning how to write compelling thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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OUR BIGGEST FESTIVAL YET! A multi-genre book event; featuring over 35 authors, bookish gifts, author panels and talks, and competitions.
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Jupiter Cloud Book Festival - Lincoln
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Jupiter Cloud Book Festival coming to Lincoln! Following its successful debut in York, we are bring the Jupiter Cloud Book Festival to Lincoln with our biggest festival yet, to bring together book lovers, authors, and bookish businesses for a vibrant celebration of all things literary. With fascinating author panel and talks, bookish gifts, and over 35 authors ready to sign your new favourite book! Whether you're a reader, writer, or just curious, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun and inspiration. See you there!
