Stockholm writers festival 2025

Overview 

The Stockholm Writers Festival 2025 will take place from August 29 to August 31 at the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm. 

This three-day event promises to be an exciting gathering of writers, literary agents, and publishing professionals, with all coming on  one stage  marking the celebrations. 

It also contains various workshops, panels, and master  classes from global artists, renowned scholars and famous authors.

*Festival Details:*

- *Dates:* August 29-31, 2025

- *Location:* Swedish History Museum, Narvavägen 13-17, 114 84 Stockholm

- *Language:* The festival is held in English, attracting attendees from around the world

*This year Mr. Saurabh Pant would get a golden opportunity to showcase his international works in this festival. 

Although it happens in English, Swedish works are also permitted and the  author has submitted his translations to attract the local readers  and find his voice between them. 

The festival schedule 

Here are the key highlights and events scheduled for the Stockholm Writers Festival 2025, running from August 29–31 at the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm (Billetto Sweden):

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📅 Festival Overview

Friday, August 29 – Intensives & Opening

2:00–4:00 pm – Intensive workshops including:

• “Shoring up the saggy middle” with Tiffany Yates Martin – tackle middle-of-the-novel slumps (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• “Getting started or finishing that novel” with Mike Gayle – idea generation to structure (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

5:00 pm – Festival officially opens

• First 5 Pages Prize awards presentation & surprise community event (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

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Saturday & Sunday (Aug 30–31) – Breakouts & Panels

✍️ Craft Breakouts:

• Seamlessly Weaving in Backstory – learn to integrate character history fluidly (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• Using Setting to Build Character with Sophie Austin (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• Literary Strip‑Tease with Tiffany Yates Martin – mastering suspense, reveals & twists (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• What causes writer’s block (and fixes) with Sophie Austin (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• Building Engaging Newsletters with Lisa Ferland – grow & retain your readership (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

🧭 Genre-Specific Tracks:

Focused sessions for Historical Fiction • Memoir • Fantasy • Children’s • Poetry (Stockholm Writers Festival)

🤝 Networking & Feedback:

• Buttonhole the Expert – rotate between small-group expert tables (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• Agent One‑on‑One Meetings – 10-minute pitch sessions with agents (available for purchase) (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

🎤 Panels:

• So Many Paths to Published – careers from librarian to columnist w/ moderator Paul Rapacioli (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

• What It Really Takes to Land & Keep an Agent – insights from debut author and Sophie Austin (Stockholm Writers Festival)
  
  

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✅ Why Attend?

The festival is designed to help writers develop craft, gain insider publishing knowledge, and build community—all in a welcoming, international English-language environment .

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As the festival approaches closer than before, let’s make the voices heard for everyone, its celebration time. 

Author's reflection on global warming

Here's a reflection marking 23rd August as a Day for Global Warming Talks as it also includes Saurabh Pant's contribution:

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🌍 23rd August: A Day for Global Warming Talks

Honoring Voices That Stir the Planet

As the world pauses on 23rd August to engage in global conversations about climate change, it becomes essential to recognize voices that don’t just speak of the planet—but for it.

Among them, Saurabh Pant stands out as a literary force whose work has long echoed the warnings and laments of a warming world. From his poetic chronicles in Warming Boom to the haunting realism of Forest Fires and the scalding in other works, Pant has consistently crafted literature that does more than describe crisis—it confronts it.

“His words burn not to destroy—but to awaken.”
— Climate Reader’s Circle, 2025

🔹 Major  contribution 

Saurabh Pant’s contribution to environmental thought through literature includes:

• Humanizing climate disasters through lived and regional perspectives openly  that draw environmental thinkers together
  
  

• Centering voices from the Global South in contemporary and redundant  global climate discourse
  
  

• Merging disability awareness  and shifting narrative of homeland  with ecological storytelling
  
  

• amplifying unheard stories from fragile, contemplated places  and realms of surface  geographies
  
  

✍️  An urge to present  naturalist voices 

On this day of dialogue and climate urgency, let us not only look to scientists and activists, but also to writers like Saurabh Pant.

His sharp but well crafted verses remind us that change begins where empathy meets awareness, where heart meets the mind and nature coexists with humans.

Let the conversations continue. Let the planet be heard.

Author remarks on Nation building

Here are some of the most inspiring lines by visually impaired author Saurabh Pant on nation-building, drawn from his poems, essays, and speeches. 

His writings often carry themes of resilience, unity, and national character, deeply influenced by both his personal journey and his love for India.

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🇮🇳 Inspiring Lines on Nation-Building by Saurabh Pant:

1. “A nation is not built by stones and steel, but by the dreams of those who refuse to give up.”
   
   

2. “Even in the silence of the blind, echoes for  a vision for the nation are heard.”
   
   

3. “We rise not alone, but with the strength of our people—unity is our greatest architecture.”
   
   

4. “Progress is when every child believes their voice matters—when a nation listens, it grows.”
   
   

5. “The true wealth of a country lies in how it uplifts its weakest—not how tall its towers rise.”
   
   

6. “From the ashes of struggle rises a future brighter than any war-torn past—this is the spirit of India.”
   
   

7. “Let us write our history not in blood, but in compassion, courage, and conviction.”
   
   

8. “To serve the nation is not duty alone—it is the soul speaking in action.”
   
   

9. “When you build a bridge for others, you build the future of your country.”
   
   

10. “A blind man may not see the flag wave, but he can feel the freedom it brings in every breath.”
    
    

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🔹 Common Themes in His Work:

• Inclusion of the marginalized
  
  

• Unity in diversity
  
  

• Sacrifice and selflessness
  
  

• Peace, not pride, as a foundation for growth
  
  

These lines reflect Saurabh Pant’s vision of a humane, inclusive, and progressive India where every citizen contributes, no matter their challenges.

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If you are looking for more such inspiring words from his popular writing: Feel free to visit his blog or read his works online. . 

9 years in Global circle

Saurabh Pant’s presence in the global reading sphere is a remarkable example of how a visually impaired Indian author has crossed national boundaries to gain recognition in both mainstream and niche international literary circles. 

As he completes 9 years globally  in running, Here's a detailed look at his reach and influence globally:

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🌍 Global Reading Presence of Saurabh Pant

📚 1. Global eBook Platforms

Saurabh Pant has published and distributed his works on major international digital platforms:

• Amazon Kindle – His poetry and fiction titles like Burning Asia, Warming Boom, and Den of Death are available globally.
  
  

• Apple Books, Lulu, and Scribd – These platforms feature dozens of his eBooks across environmental poetry, short fiction, and speculative writing.
  
  

• Everand/Playster – Offers global subscription access to his digital works, particularly in poetry and nonfiction.
  
  

• Bokus, Booktopia, Hugendubel  and Blackwells UK  also highlight print editions of Burning Asia.
  
  

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🏛️ 2. Institutional & Academic Reach

• His works have been archived or referenced by:
  
  

• University of Bucharest (Romania) – Literary and cultural anthologies featuring his poems.
  
  

• Poetry Ireland – Selected pieces showcased in curated global poetry collections.
  
  

• Helsinki Library Network (Finland) – Foreign listings of titles like Burning Asia.
  
  

• Southeast European Literary Forums – Invited to submit for cultural collections and commemorative editions.
  
  

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🏅 3. International Literary Awards & Honors

Saurabh Pant has received notable international honors, validating his global literary footprint:

• Borislav Medal (Montenegro)
  
  

• Gustav Icalnou Medal (Romania)
  
  

• Hersten Collar Award (USA)
  
  

• Capital Medal (Australia)
  
  

• Literature President Award (Romania)
  
  

• CIS Cultural Harmony Medal
  
  

• UNEP appreciation for Warming Boom on environmental themes
  
  

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🌐 4. Multilingual Exposure

His works have been:

• Translated into Romanian, Russian,  French  and Spanish through anthologies and global poetry initiatives.
  
  

• Quoted or excerpted in literary magazines in Hungary, Poland, Sweden, and Germany.
  
  

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📖 5. Notable Global Titles

Title	Global Relevance
Burning Asia	Political  poetry; distributed on global platforms
Warming Boom	Recognized by UNEP; featured in environmental lit circles
Den of Death	Gothic and horror poetry; available across Amazon regions
Asian Winds	Cross-cultural poetic reflections; popular in Europe

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💻 6. Digital Presence and Literary Features

• Goodreads – Listed with numerous reviews and global reader interaction.
  
  

• StoryMirror, Inkzoid, WebStory India – Shared platforms with international audience access.
  
  

• NE8X & Inkzoid Literary Festivals – Digitally broadcast his awards and features to global audiences.
  
  

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🧭 Summary: Why He’s Noticed Internationally

• ✅ Themes of environment, resilience, and human spirit resonate across cultures.
  
  

• ✅ High volume of work (120+ titles) gives him visibility across genres and platforms.
  
  

• ✅ Awards in Europe and North America legitimize his international literary credibility.
  
  

• ✅ Active use of self-publishing and digital distribution ensures global availability.
  
  

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As he completes 9 years in running, the author is gratified to  everyone internationally and he hopes the journey continues further, thanks all. 

8 years to Feelings... not responding

Let’s join in for  the 8th anniversary of Feelings… Not Responding by Saurabh Pant  and Shounak pal, completing 8 years on 8th August 2025:

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🖋️ 8 Years of “Feelings… Not Responding”

August 8, 2017 – August 8, 2025

Eight years ago, a book was born that didn’t shout—it echoed.
Feelings… Not Responding, coauthored  by Saurabh Pant and Shounak Pal  gave voice to what often remains unheard: 

The unspoken emotions, the silence between storms, and the truths we ignore in our digital, disconnected age.

In a world racing ahead, this book slowed us down. It asked us not to scroll—but to feel the human pang or separated souls. 

Through sharp reflection and emotional honesty in backdrop, it challenged readers to confront their own moments of numbness, detachment, and rediscovery.

“Sometimes, silence answers better than noise;
especially when your heart has stopped typing.”

As it completes 8 years, this work continues to stir souls—especially among young thinkers, the visually challenged community, and those who believe in the depth of thought beyond mere reaction.

Here's to 8 years of emotion, introspection, and literary resilience.
The feelings may pause, but the voice never fades.

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Further If you are looking to read it, Here are some official places where you can find Feelings… Not Responding by Shounak Pal and Saurabh Pant (released on August 8, 2017):

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📘 Purchase & Preview Links

1. Apple Books
Preview and buy the eBook for $7.99
(books.apple.com)

2. Amazon (Paperback & eBook)
Paperback available (ISBN 1387079433) and Kindle eBook listed.
(amazon.com)

3. Lulu (Official Publisher)
EPUB version listed on Lulu’s site – published Aug 8, 2017, poetry category, ISBN 9781387079438.
(lulu.com)

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🌐 Other Mentions & Info

• Goodreads lists it as a jointly authored poetry collection—great for reviews and reader feedback.
  (goodreads.com)
  
  

• Google Books offers a preview.
  (books.google.com)
  
  

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📋 Quick Access Summary

Platform	Format	Notes
Apple Books	eBook	$7.99, preview available
Amazon	Paperback & eBook	ISBN 1387079433
Lulu	EPUB eBook	Official publisher listing
Goodreads	Community	Reviews + ratings
Google Books	Preview	First few pages displayed

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If you want to know more, read reviews or consider the work’s  progress,  Feel free to check the stores mentioned above.