Have you written a book? Learn how to write the perfect summary for sending to agents and publishers with writer and editor Aki Schilz at this year's Milton Keynes Literary Festival (MK Lit Fest). You’ll discover top tips on how to put a compelling synopsis together and what a good synopsis looks like and have a go at writing one yourself.
About Aki Schilz
Aki Schilz is the Director of The Literary Consultancy (TLC), the UK’s longest-running consultancy for writers. Through TLC, Aki works with corporate publishers to run training sessions focused on how to establish more ethical editorial frameworks. She is a judge for various literary prizes including the Bridport First Novel Award and the Creative Future Writing Awards. Aki has featured in the Bookseller 150, a list of the most influential figures in UK publishing, twice: in 2020 and 2021.
About MK Lit Fest
Milton Keynes Literary Festival (MK Lit Fest) began in 2017, since when over 250 authors - ranging from international bestsellers to debut novelists, and including all kinds of fiction and non-fiction - have appeared at our in-person and online events. We also host children's events, literary walks, writing workshops, submission-based events for local writers, an annual writing competition and anthology, and more. Our next in-person festival is happening between 22 and 26 April 2026 in Central Milton Keynes, but our programme extends year round.
Date: Sunday 26 April 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm BST
Location: The Box Arts Club, Milton Keynes MK11 3HB
Cost: £20 Concessions £15
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