Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September 2025

"It’s vital that we celebrate the books that are often overlooked, or dismissed as 'mere entertainment' because they are stories about women, by women."

Claire Daverley, author of Talking At Night
"40% more women’s fiction novels were bought by readers [in 2022], making the genre the biggest seller overall in the UK."

Sara-Jade Virtue, Brand Development Director, Fiction, Simon & Schuster
"The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival will shine a light on the genre, enabling writers to meet each other, encourage emerging writers in the genre, and to introduce their work to new readers."

Jenny Brown, Literary Agent
“An inspiring celebration of stories and voices, Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival brings writers and readers together in a truly inclusive environment. I love its independent, egalitarian spirit—it offers everyone the chance to connect, create, and feel part of something special.”

Angela Jackson, author of The Darlings

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