Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published? Do you want to understand more about the publishing process from the people who know it best: authors, editors and literary agents?

We’re delighted to be partnering with Manchester Metropolitan University and the Open University to offer this full day conference packed with practical presentations and panel discussions from authors and publishing industry professionals. Our programme has been purpose-built to provide a range of guidance on the writing craft as well as insight into the world of publishing, while our networking lunch gives you a unique opportunity to connect with writing peers and build your own community.

Attendees will hear from established writers as they share essential advice on developing your craft as a writer and working towards publication. Plus two dedicated panels across the day will provide opportunities for you to hear from a selection of agents who will demystify the submission process, and also a selection of publishers and editors who will talk you through a range of possible routes to publication as well as answering your questions.  

Schedule

10.00am: Registration 
10.30am-10.45am: Intro
10.45am-11.45am: Author Talk (Fiction) with Beth Underdown
11.45am-12.00pm: Short comfort break 
12.00pm-1.00pm: Agent Panel with Clare Coombes (Liverpool Literary Agency)
1.00pm-2.00pm: Lunch
2.00pm-3.00pm: Author Talk (Poetry and Fiction) with Tania Hershman 
3.00pm-3.15pm: Break 
3.15pm-4.15pm: Publishing panel with Isabelle Kenyon (Fly on the Wall Press)
4.15pm: Closing remarks

For more info and to book click here