Open Call

Our Open Call gives published authors the chance to pitch their book for a place at Winchester Books Festival. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Full name

Email address

Mobile phone number

Book title

ISBN

Publisher (or "self-published")

Publication date

Genre

Tell us about your book in no more than 100 words

What would your Festival talk be about? (no more than 100 words)

Website or social media link

How will you pitch on 4 December? In person at The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB Via Microsoft Teams

Confirmations I am available to pitch on Friday 4 December 2026, from 1.30pm, at whatever time I'm allocated. I understand there is no AV equipment, and my pitch is limited to 5 minutes. I am available across the whole Festival, 15–18 April 2027 and accept that my date and time will be allocated by the Festival Directors and cannot be changed. I will cover my own costs of attending the Open Call. I agree to Winchester Books Festival storing my details to manage the Open Call, as set out in the Privacy Policy

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