The Goal
The Hammersmith and Fulham Writers’ Festival aims to create opportunities for emerging and budding writers to receive valuable advice on their craft. We seek to raise the profile of indie authors, helping them reach more readers and encouraging new voices from marginalised backgrounds by providing them with a prominent platform. Our festival fosters a network where new and seasoned authors can mutually benefit from each other’s experiences. By offering an inclusive alternative to other festivals, we demonstrate to the broader book trade that indie authors and marginalised voices can attract a diverse, global audience.
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About Our Event
This festival platforms a host of authors, writers, playwrights, and poets from across all genres, but particularly focuses on female Authors of colour, Indie Authors, Publishers, and book lovers.
Who We Are?
The Hammersmith and Fulham Writers’ Festival champions emerging and indie authors, promoting diverse voices and creating a vibrant literary community through workshops, networking, and showcasing new talent.
What We Do?
We provide workshops, networking opportunities, and platforms for emerging writers and indie authors, promoting diverse voices and fostering a supportive literary community.
Our Goals
We work to uplift indie authors, support emerging writers, amplify marginalised voices, and build a dynamic literary community through inclusive and enriching events.
Our 2024 Authors
Olamide Awonubi
Njambi McGrath
Abiodun Abdul
Jendella Benson
Kelechi Okafor
Stella Oni
Rasheda Malcolm
Kamapala Chukwuka
Our 2024 Partners
Short Story/Poetry Competition
Congratulations to our winners and a heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, Curtis Brown
Testimonials
I hope your Hammersmith and Fulham Writers’ Festival (HFWF) was a raging success and that you were able to reach out to an ever-growing audience who are engaged with you.
’m still basking in the glory you kindly bestowed on me when you invited me to participate in this auspicious London literary event. Yours was the very first litfest I’ve contributed to as a (soon to be) published author. And for that reason alone, HFWF will always hold a special place in my heart as it was the first occasion that my voice was heard in public as a writer. You set the scene for this milestone in my creative life and for that I’ll be eternally grateful.
Come to think of it, if you’re enabling such a milestone for me, you are also doing it for all the other writers and poets who are part of HFWF: that is such a wonderful achievement on your part and high praise is due to you and your team at HFWF - thank you and thank you again.
A whole new universe of creative endeavour and potential is opened up for so many through your superhuman efforts and that of those working by your side
’m still basking in the glory you kindly bestowed on me when you invited me to participate in this auspicious London literary event. Yours was the very first litfest I’ve contributed to as a (soon to be) published author. And for that reason alone, HFWF will always hold a special place in my heart as it was the first occasion that my voice was heard in public as a writer. You set the scene for this milestone in my creative life and for that I’ll be eternally grateful.
Come to think of it, if you’re enabling such a milestone for me, you are also doing it for all the other writers and poets who are part of HFWF: that is such a wonderful achievement on your part and high praise is due to you and your team at HFWF - thank you and thank you again.
A whole new universe of creative endeavour and potential is opened up for so many through your superhuman efforts and that of those working by your side
Nicholas Mackey
The Workshop was brilliant, every speaker was exceptional. The content was so valuable. This should be a bigger event next year.
JAnelle
The workshops and networking opportunities were invaluable, and I left feeling inspired and empowered to pursue my writing dreams.
Jane R.
This festival is a breath of fresh air! The support for indie authors and the focus on diverse voices made it an incredible experience. I've never felt more welcomed and appreciated as a writer.
Mark
Be a Part of an Impactful Movement
Join us in supporting the Hammersmith and Fulham Writers’ Festival! Your involvement helps to put a spotlight on indie authors, amplify marginalised voices, and foster a vibrant literary community. Together, we can create lasting opportunities and celebrate the power of diverse storytelling.