FIGARAMA: THE WRITE FAIR

Schedule

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Calverts Hotel | Newport, EN

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Naked Figleaf Press | Figmentum Books is delighted to host the inaugural Figarama: The Write Fair in the heart of Newport, celebrating the Isle of Wight’s creative writing scene. As a press dedicated to Island voices, we’re proud to showcase and champion authors at this exciting new event.

Expect two packed days of Island talent, with books for sale from local authors, book launches, readings, and live performances throughout the fair. You can also book onto workshops led by Katie Daysh, Kate Young, Debbie Stott, Hillard Morley & Jean G-Owen—perfect for writers at any stage, whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your craft.
https://www.nakedfigleafpress.com/figarama
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Calverts Hotel, Generation, 21 Holyrood Street, Newport, PO30 5AZ, United Kingdom

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