Taking place for the first time since 2019, Newcastle Writing Conference returns on Saturday 13 May with a day-long event for writers at all stages of their careers.
A sell-out event every time, Newcastle Writing Conference is all about demystifying and providing access to the publishing industry, while creating a space for writers that is rich with ideas, creativity and connection.
If you're attending in-person, you will join us at the handsome Common Room, near Newcastle Central Station, where there is plenty of space to chat over a cup of coffee. You will build your own schedule for the day from a choice of activities offering writing inspiration, publishing industry insight and practical advice.
These include:
• one-to-one sessions with literary agents
• insight into current trends in publishing
• creative writing workshops with leading authors
• small group breakouts on a wide range of subjects
Can’t make it to Newcastle? A virtual pass gives access to three live-streamed events and two exclusive Zoom workshops.
Highlights for the day include:
• Keynote speaker Natalie Haynes, broadcaster, classicist and author of books including Stone Blind and Pandora’s Jar, will talk about her own journey to becoming a writer.
• Annie Garthwaite, author of Cecily, on how she embarked on a new writing career aged 55.
• Learn to edit your work with author of Good Intentions and publishing professional Kasim Ali.
• Meet literary agents, Rachel Conway (Georgina Capel Associates), Jenny Hewson (Lutyens and Rubinstein), Louise Lamont (LBA) and Amy St Johnston (Aitken Alexander).
• Learn how to write your synopsis with experts from The Literary Consultancy.
• Discover how the publishing industry really works with insight from Yassine Belkacimi of John Murray Press, Josh Smith of Faber & Faber, and Gyamfia Osei of The Good Literary Agency.
• Ready to dip your toe into Tiktok? It changed the career trajectory of The Society for Soulless Girls author Laura Steven, and she shows you how.
Date: 13 May 2023, 10.00am–5.30pm
Location: The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Cost: £69 Full Price / £59 Early Bird / £30 Virtual Pass (free bursary places available) / Livestream a single event £5 + booking fee
Book by 1 May if you would like to be considered for a one-to-one with a literary agent.
Full programme details here
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