March 3 — World Writer's Day: history and traditions of the holiday

World Writer's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 3, is an important event for the literary community around the world. This day is dedicated to pen masters and their contribution to culture, science and art. Whenever we open a book with special trepidation, we travel with the writer to incredible worlds and discover new horizons of thought and imagination. Izvestia tells readers how the holiday appeared and how it is customary to celebrate it.

World Writer's Day – 20254: history

Since the beginning of the 20th century, writers, poets and publicists from all over the world have been united by an organization called PEN. The word translates as "pen", and is also an abbreviation for the designations of three professions — poets, essayists, novelists. At various times, the association was headed by famous literary figures, including the famous English writer John Galsworthy.

At the 48th PEN Congress, its members proposed the establishment of a holiday designed to highlight the importance of writers' work and its impact on shaping public opinion and cultural development. So, since 1986, a new significant date has appeared on the calendar — World Writers' Day.

The main purpose of the celebration is to encourage the public to appreciate the talents of writers, as well as to draw attention to the problems faced by pen artists around the world. The celebration reminds us of the power of the word, of its ability to appeal to our emotions, imagination and consciousness.

Traditions of World Writers' Day 2025

On the day of the holiday, various events are organized around the world, including symposiums, seminars, conferences, readings of works. These can be events in libraries, bookstores, cultural centers, or online meetings where people come together to immerse themselves in the world of literature.

The presentation of literary prizes is sometimes timed to coincide with the celebration. And many publishing houses and bookstores produce special editions of books, collections of writers' works, or hold special events related to World Writers' Day.

An important aspect of the holiday is also the support of freedom of speech and the protection of the rights of writers.

How can I congratulate you on Writer's Day in 2025?

The best greeting for a writer is to express support and admiration for his talent. Share in a letter or postcard how his works inspire you. This is a very personal and touching way to congratulate a writer.

Invite the hero of the occasion to a personal meeting or date and discuss his work. This will give him the opportunity to find out how his work is perceived by readers and enjoy discussing his books.

Understand his literary preferences or current interests and give him a book that may be inspiring or informative to him. This will demonstrate your attention to his work and interests.

Find a unique and personalized gift. For example, you can order or make author's bookmarks, a calendar, or a notebook with his quotes. This will not only be practical, but also a special reminder of your congratulations.

It is important to remember that wishes and gifts should be selected taking into account the personal preferences and interests of the writer. Take into account his personality and style preferences in order to choose the most valuable and meaningful gift.