Writing West Midlands reveals some of the excellent lineup of writers and industry professionals who'll be sharing their wealth of knowledge at this year's National Writers Conference.
Award-winning writer, performer and educator Casey Bailey will be delivering our keynote address.
Our keynote Interview is with novelist and memoirist, Kit de Waal, a writer who has also campaigned for working class and older writers to be heard.
Amandeep Singh, agent at Graham Maw Christie, is one of three agents on our Working With Agents panel, revealing how writers can best present themselves and their work, and what agents are looking for.
Jane Commane, founder and editor of Nine Arches Press, and editor of Bonnier Books Serena Arthur will feature on our Editing Your Work panel, discussing editing across different forms and the techniques to reveal the very best of our work.
Award-winning poet Bradley Taylor will join a panel uncovering at the many ways writers can monetise their work to sustain their creative careers.
Founder and director of The Artist Wellbeing Company, Lou Platt forms part of a panel exploring the ways writers can look after themselves to enable an enjoyable, long-lasting creative career.
And many more!
We have already sold almost half of available tickets so book now to secure your place!
Date: 13th June 2026, 10am-4pm
Location: Bramall Music Building on the University of Birmingham Campus, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Cost: From £42 (Concessions)
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