Word Kitchen
Word Kitchen celebrates writing and the spoken word through open mics in Exeter and Budleigh Salterton and workshops which tap into people’s creativity.
Established two years ago Word Kitchen attracts a regular community of writers who cover both prose and poetry. Word Kitchen hold events at Exeter Library, Exeter Phoenix and Brook Kitchen cafe bar in Budleigh Salterton.
Word Kitchen welcomes everyone regardless of the stage they are at in their writing journey. People enjoy reading their work in supportive environments.
Recently Word Kitchen was asked to take over the reins of The Exeter Novel Prize. The submission window for this year is July to 31st December.
Word Kitchen is co-curated by Pippa Marriott and David Lloyd.
To get in contact email David at lloyddavidjohn@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Exeter Novel Prize 2025 Launch Event
Wednesday 16th July | 6:30pm | Exeter Library
This is an invitation only event. To find out more. please email David Lloyd
(co curator of Word Kitchen) lloyddavidjohn@gmail.com
The Writers’ Hub at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th September | Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
The Writers’ Hub at The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival.Word Kitchen is creating a space for writers to meet, attend panel discussions and to write. More details will be posted the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival website and in the print programme for the festival which will be published mid-July.