Will Self, Iain M Banks and John Shuttleworth in 2010 line-up

We’re delighted to reveal some of the headline authors and performers who’ll be heading to Leeds this October, including

Iain M Banks, Will Self, John Shuttleworth, Gervase Phinn, Robin Ince, Blake Morrison and Toby Litt.

There’s much more on the bill, and we’ll have the full line-up for you within the next week.

Booking for all our events will open very shortly, so do keep checking the site for the latest updates, or sign up to our e-list at the right hand foot of this page.

Blackwells Booksellers join the team

We’re delighted that Blackwells of Leeds are now the official booksellers for the Morley Literature Festival.  They’ll be running a book stall at author events throughout the festival week (11-17 October 2010).

Meanwhile we’re busy putting together a really special programme of author events, workshops and commissions to celebrate our fifth anniversary.  To be the first to hear of our plans, don’t forget to subscribe to our e-list at the foot of this page. You can also follow us on Twitter or find us on Facebook!

2010 Festival Dates Announced

The next Morley Literature Festival will take place from the 11th to the 17th October 2010 so make sure to put the dates in big red letters in your diary!

Now in its fifth year, the festival team are planning another exciting mix of live literature events throughout the town. Expect poets in unusual places, well known names, authors in schools and much, much more besides.

Last year’s festival was our most successful to date with headline authors including Stuart Maconie, Wendy Cope, John Hegley, Derek Landy, Brian Turner and a sell-out Doctor Who Writers event.  Download a pdf of the 2009 Festival Programme.

We welcome feedback and ideas for the festival.  To get in touch please email us at morleylitfest@gmail.com