The Good Earth Publishers
The Writers’ Bulletin
A curated guide to literary festivals, international book fairs, competitions, bursaries and publishing opportunities for writers, authors, illustrators and publishing professionals.
Curated, verified and worth your time.
The listings below are selected from official organisers’ websites. TGEP does not reproduce every opportunity available. We highlight those that appear relevant, credible and potentially useful to serious writers and publishing professionals.
Upcoming Literary Programmes
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TGEP Recommended · Literary Festival
Jaipur Literature Festival 2027
The twentieth edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival brings together authors, readers, speakers and cultural commentators for five days of literary discussion and public programming.
TGEP Recommended · Book Fair
New Delhi World Book Fair 2027
Organised by the National Book Trust, India, the fair brings together publishers, booksellers, readers and literary organisations at one of the country’s principal annual book-industry gatherings.
International Publishing Fair
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
A major international meeting place for publishers, agents, rights professionals, authors and the global book trade.
International Publishing Fair
The London Book Fair 2027
A major professional gathering for the international publishing industry, bringing together publishers, agents, rights teams and creative-content professionals.
TGEP Recommended · Children’s Publishing
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2027
A leading global professional fair for children’s publishing, illustration, licensing and international rights exchange.
Writing Support · Bursary
Bridport Prize Bursaries for Under-represented Writers
A future bursary window for eligible under-represented writers and students entering selected Bridport Prize categories.
This Week’s Editorial Note
Literary opportunities are useful only when they serve the work. A festival can widen a writer’s understanding of books. A professional fair can reveal how rights and markets operate. A bursary can create space to continue writing. Writers should therefore choose selectively, verify every condition and avoid treating every announcement as an obligation to apply.
— The Good Earth Publishers
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Event dates, registration arrangements, eligibility requirements, fees and deadlines may change. Always consult the official organiser’s website before making an application, booking travel or paying any fee. TGEP provides this bulletin as a curated information service and does not administer or endorse third-party programmes unless expressly stated.
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