TASMANIA'S biggest writers festival will be back in 2016.
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Visiting Beaconsfield on Thursday, Premier Will Hodgman said next year's second biennial event would rival the success of the original in 2014, which attracted more than 50 authors from across the country.
Mr Hodgman said the 2016 festival's themes would be education and literacy.
"It's great that this year's Festival theme aligns with the Tasmanian Government's commitment to improving literacy, particularly for young Tasmanians," he said.
"The Tamar Valley Writers Festival has a new name, but offers the same great attractions which drew 5000 people to the inaugural Festival of Golden Words in 2014. The Tamar Valley Writers Festival will be held at locations across the region and will no doubt prove inspirational to writers and visitors alike."
The state government has committed $20,000 to the festival.
Festival president Michael Salhani expects the program over three days from March 18-20 next year will cement the festival as a signature event for the North.
"The strength of the festival is the widespread community support," he said.
Launceston writer and poet Cameron Hindrum said he was looking forward to meeting fellow wordsmiths.
"It's fantastic for Northern Tasmania," Hindrum said.
"The state has a reputation for creativity, this festival will only enhance that further."