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Networking with like-minded writers

Our networking meet-ups are free to attend and informal in local cafes or restaurants to meet and mingle with other writers. 

Genre Breakfast

Arrive at 9am, buy a coffee or have breakfast to start the day off and get chatting with writers writing in your genre. Then head off to the talks, workshops and other writing activities.

Mealtime Meetups are informal networking during lunch and dinner. Find out more here.

  • Sat, 26 Apr
    St Peter's Church
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 9:50
    St Peter's Church, Hinton Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EE, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Heather Davey.
  • 26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Prom Cafe, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Joanne Dewberry.
  • 26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Maravi, 23, Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth BH1 2AF, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Sally Curtis.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Waterstones (upstairs)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Waterstones (upstairs), The Quadrant Arcade, 14-16 St Peter's Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2AH, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Alex Stone and Alison May.
  • 26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Janet Hancock.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend on the Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Robert Sommerville.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Cafe Nero (Upstairs)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cafe Nero (Upstairs), 64-66 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LL, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Abby G Poetree.
  • 26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    South Coast Coffee, 24 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EJ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Erni Salleh and Andreina Cordani.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Picnic Park Deli (Lower Gardens)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Picnic Park Deli (Lower Gardens), Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BY, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Tiffany Carrington.
  • 27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Join us for an informal chat with other creative non-fiction writers at 9am at Cosy Club. Hosted by Rachel Henson.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Prom Cafe, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Lavina Clarke.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Maravi, 23, Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth BH1 2AF, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Gerald Killingworth.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    Blend on the Hill
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend on the Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Niloufar Lamakan.

Photos from previous Genre Breakfasts

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