Join Writing West Midlands for a day designed to elevate your writing career and connect you to a friendly community of writers. Hear from leading writers, publishers, and other industry professionals sharing their expertise on topics including:

Editing Your Writing – getting that first draft into its final form.
Promotion for Writers – ways of getting seen and heard.
Monetise Your Work – paid work for writers beyond the writing.
Keeping Your Writing Going – the fine art of not giving up.
Well-Being for Writers – looking after yourself as a writer.
Working with Agents – how to be want agents want.

“A writer’s journey can last a lifetime, and most writers are in it for ‘the long haul.’ Knowing how to navigate the writing industry can be a great help, as can developing ways of working that are productive and sustainable. The National Writers Conference takes a broad view about what success means, and is a great place for writers to steer their own journeys. Our two keynote speakers, Kit de Waal and Casey Bailey, are brilliant and inspiring examples of both the power of perseverance and the value of good judgement – knowing how best to work to make a really satisfying career. Come along, ask questions, share answers and be part of a vibrant network of writers from across the country.” – Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive, Writing West Midlands

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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