by Stephie Jessop | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Burnley ViewPoint is a community-led magazine and online platform dedicated to sharing the stories, voices and experiences that shape our town. Managed by Burnley Words Festival and supported by a team of volunteer editors, the project has spent the last two years...
by Stephie Jessop | May 29, 2026 | Opportunities
As part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Burnley Words Festival is hosting a special evening of film, performance and spoken word at Down Town on Thursday 18th June, 7pm. We’re inviting local writers and creatives to share original work as part of a curated...
by Stephie Jessop | Feb 17, 2026 | Opportunities
We’re inviting poetry and creative writing submissions inspired by a book that is meaningful to you. This could be a piece that responds directly to the book, is inspired by its themes or writing style, or creatively reimagines a character, moment, or idea from the...
by Stephie Jessop | Dec 4, 2025 | News, Opportunities
Why Not Burnley? and A Moment to Yourself Deadline: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026Free to enter We’re inviting writers of all ages from Burnley and the surrounding areas to take part in a new creative project celebrating local voices, everyday creativity, and the...
by Stephie Jessop | Jun 4, 2025 | News, Opportunities
The Queen Street Mill Young Creatives and The Burnley Mechanics Front Room Promoters are working with Burnley Words Festival to create an exhibition of local writers’ work, inspired by the Mill and Burnley’s industrial heritage and the surrounding landscape. We...
