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 2027
The 2027 prize opens for entries on September 1st 2026
The Writers’ Hub at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th September | Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
Last year we were delighted to host the Writers’ Hub at wonderful Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival. It was brilliant to see so many of you there, and we were hugely grateful to the excellent panel members and exhibitors who enlightened, inspired and entertained us. It went SO well that we delighted to announce that we are back again this year. 23rd-24th September with an Open Mic too. We have a brilliant line-up of speakers, panels and activities, and a poet in residence. Not to be missed!