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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 20h

🍂🍁, at the Rose gallery/bookshop, at Rive Gauche Art gallery and most books by the authors on our programme will be on sale at the local bookshop Point Virgule. The full programme is now on our website writefest.be

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 20h

🍂🍁 Happy reading autumn all and hoping you're very well,

This Saturday from 10:30 am to 18:30 PM the Writers Festival of Belgium is celebrating the written word in Namur, at the local library La Celestine, at the MusAfrica Namur an asbl dedicated to African history and its local impact

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 20h

It’s tomorrow, in Namur!

Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · 19d

Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 25d

Stay tuned for the final programme, here and at writefest.be + over on Instagram 📸 / 11 October in Namur at the MusAfrica Namur www.musafrica.be

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 10d

We’ll be in Namur on 11 October , programme now online 🖼️🍁🍂📚🤍

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Get your tickets 🎟️ come join us ▶️ www.eventbrite.be/e/writers-fe...

Namur on a plate - Writers Festival of Belgium

Go As A River - and a conversation with author Shelley Read. What is our connection to where we come from? Find out 'On the Page'.

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · 24d

11 October in Namur 📚🤍

Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 25d

Stay tuned for the final programme, here and at writefest.be + over on Instagram 📸 / 11 October in Namur at the MusAfrica Namur www.musafrica.be

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you @saloneurope.bsky.social !

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 20d

Check out all the opportunities and events we've found for you, including from @frazzledlit.bsky.social @genevawriters.bsky.social @alinaetc.bsky.social @thebrb.bsky.social @thin-skin.bsky.social @fahmidangroup.bsky.social @writefestbe.bsky.social & many more 🖊

European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 21d

Autumn weather is the perfect opportunity to cosy up in your home and write that novel you've been dreaming of all summer🍃

To help you get there, our Opportunities Newsletter just landed—chock-full of residencies, contests, grants & everything else you need to meet, learn and be inspired💫

Autumn Opportunities for Writers in Europe

Festivals, retreats, contests, online and in-person—come get inspired!

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · 25d

Stay tuned for the final programme, here and at writefest.be + over on Instagram 📸 / 11 October in Namur at the MusAfrica Namur www.musafrica.be

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Aug 26

Trop beau! On aura notre @writefestbe.bsky.social la bas et on est tous content 🤩

Eleusie @eleusie.bsky.social · Aug 20

Et sinon de l'extérieur la Célestine, c'est ça, et c'est beau

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Sep 4

Back in 2023 I talked to @anatolitis.bsky.social from @meanjin.bsky.social about ‘what makes a writers festival anyway?’ What #meanjin means and so much more - she has been an inspiration and I can say a rock as I try to get @writefestbe.bsky.social going /🙏🏽 Esther podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/w...

On the Page - the Writers Festival of Belgium Podcast

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 29/04/2023 · 25m

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Aug 20

On the latest episode of #OnthePage I spoke to @aliceausten-author.bsky.social about her 📖 ‘´33 Brugmann Placé’ which takes place in Brussels under German occupation building up to it from 1939 - tense, poignant, timely - a great listen 🎧

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Alice Austen talks to 'On the Page' about her Brussels based novel 33 Brugmann Place

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 10/08/2025 · 43m

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Jul 30

In honour of #Colorado river day this month we recommend a listen 🎧 to this conversation with author Shelley Read on her great book « Go As A River » 📘

A story about peaches 🍑 sense of place, water 💦 & much more #OnthePage 📖 #SummerRead 📚 podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/w...

Go As A River - and a conversation with author Shelley Read

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 05/03/2024 · 39m

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Jul 27

Planning your autumn activities while en vacance❔

Great 👍 as our tickets 🎟️ are already on sale 👇

www.eventbrite.be/e/writers-fe... 🙏🏽 @eventbrite.bsky.social & also on #humanitix

Buy now and see you in October #keepwriting 📚🤍

Writers Festival of Belgium - Cry Me A River

Un festival de escritores en Bélgica donde las palabras fluyen como un río, ¡prepárate para emocionarte y dejarte llevar por las historias!

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Jul 24

Listen 🎧 to our latest #OnThePage episode with Alexandra Huddleston of Kyoudai Press a specialised publishing house focused on weaving word and image.

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Publishing ins and outs for a photographer who had to print

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 18/07/2025 · 1h

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Jul 16

Great conversation on writing in another tongue, journalism, #Brussels

Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Jul 13

#Listen 🎧 to @norami.bsky.social talk with our Director @eurocentrique.bsky.social about ‘Chosen Tongue’ her podcast on writing in a chosen language, the @saloneurope.bsky.social , writing and a lot more -

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Chosen tongue meets On the Page

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 11/07/2025 · 40m

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Jul 13

#Listen 🎧 to @norami.bsky.social talk with our Director @eurocentrique.bsky.social about ‘Chosen Tongue’ her podcast on writing in a chosen language, the @saloneurope.bsky.social , writing and a lot more -

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Chosen tongue meets On the Page

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 11/07/2025 · 40m

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Books & Books @booksandbooks.bsky.social · May 22

Thank you for this wonderful discussion!

Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · May 18

While waiting for the festival (only till October!) have a listen to our #podcast there are many discussions but a great one to start on is with the owner of @booksandbooks.bsky.social as we explore ‘What is a writers festival anyway? Why do we need them? 🎧

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On the Page - Writers Festival of Belgium

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 10/06/2023 · 18m

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Jul 13

podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/w... @saloneurope.bsky.social @norami.bsky.social join me on the @writefestbe.bsky.social #podcast #OnthePage

Chosen tongue meets On the Page

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 11/07/2025 · 40m

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · May 18

While waiting for the festival (only till October!) have a listen to our #podcast there are many discussions but a great one to start on is with the owner of @booksandbooks.bsky.social as we explore ‘What is a writers festival anyway? Why do we need them? 🎧

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On the Page - Writers Festival of Belgium

Podcast Episode · Writers Festival of Belgium - the conversations · 10/06/2023 · 18m

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our inspiration on this jazz day, Ms Fitzgerald 🎶 #CryMeARiver the theme of this year’s festival is meant to express loss, tears cried, grief and a flow of responses to war, our climate changing and the beauty of nature.

Stay up to date & see you in October writefest.be 📚

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Ella Fitzgerald - Cry me a river

YouTube video by cioto84

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Apr 12

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Nov 28

Short stories of Belgium 2023 book available online - we’ll update you when 2024 is out and also when the print editions are ready as well as stockists ❕ We we’re blown away by the number & quality of the entries this year 🙏🏽

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Short Stories of Belgium 2023: A Writers Festival of Belgium Collection

This collection is a result of the first Short Story Competition of Belgium in 2023. The power of storytelling shines through diverse journeys, whether they be just for a moment or a whole period in t...

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Mar 26

Excellent 👌

C'est du Belge @polbegov.skyfleet.blue · Mar 26

Closed Mima museum hosts vast Red Cross book sale

Anyone looking to buy a book this week will be spoilt for choice at this year’s Red Cross book sale, which finishes this Sunday 30 March.

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Mar 9

A salon for European writers is on its way to Brussels this Autumn 🍂 we’re looking forward to welcoming them and being their partner/host - Bienvenue / Welkom salut 👋🇧🇪 📚 🖋️

Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Feb 6

While dreaming of that invincible summer 🌞 it’s heartwarming to see what’s coming up this autumn in Belgium as the @saloneurope.bsky.social plans it’s first foray in Belgium in September - & the @writefestbe.bsky.social will be back 4/10 in Namur ! Stay tuned - get your lit ready ☺️ 📚🤍📝

European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · Feb 5

We loved meeting up with so many writers in Brussels tonight and hearing your ideas for our salon in September.

Huge thanks to @eurocentrique.bsky.social for hosting us 🙌

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Writers Festival of Belgium @writefestbe.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Alia Papageorgiou @eurocentrique.bsky.social · Feb 6

While dreaming of that invincible summer 🌞 it’s heartwarming to see what’s coming up this autumn in Belgium as the @saloneurope.bsky.social plans it’s first foray in Belgium in September - & the @writefestbe.bsky.social will be back 4/10 in Namur ! Stay tuned - get your lit ready ☺️ 📚🤍📝

European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · Feb 5

We loved meeting up with so many writers in Brussels tonight and hearing your ideas for our salon in September.

Huge thanks to @eurocentrique.bsky.social for hosting us 🙌

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Leo Cendrowicz @leocendro.bsky.social · Nov 26

As part of our partnership with the Writers Festival of Belgium, we are publishing the winning entry from their 2024 short story competition, by Elisabetta Giromini.
And finally, while there may be threats to Belgian carmaking, Geoff Meade ponders more pedestrian perils as he crosses the street.

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