WIC 2010 offers 1-2-1 agent and editor meetings

December 10, 2009

Writing Industries Conference 2010
Saturday 6th March 2010, Loughborough University
A Literature Network, Writing East Midlands
and Loughborough University project.
http://writingindustries.com
Twitter #wic2010

Book tickets online here.

WIC 2010 – APPLY NOW FOR AGENT AND EDITOR 1-2-1 MEETINGS
The Writing Industries Conference 2010 is now open to applications for 1-2-1 meetings with agents and editors. Writers will have the chance to present their work in fiction, creative non-fiction and spoken word. A limited number of 1-2-1s are available and only ticket holders to WIC 2010 may apply.
1-2-1 meetings are available with:

For guidelines and details on how to apply please see: http://writingindustries.com/1-2-1-guidelines/

WIC 2010 will bring together writers from across the East Midlands and professionals from the writing industries to share knowledge, develop skills and forge new contacts. 200 writers from the region will have the opportunity to hear from and meet with professionals from the writing industries in a variety of settings:

• Agents and editors in one-to-one sessions with selected writers, giving advice and support in their area of expertise.

• Panel discussions exploring specific areas of writing, from breaking into commercial publishing to working in the community.

• Writing industries fair featuring stalls from local publishers, funders and other organisations involved with the writing industries.

• And of course there will be plenty of opportunity to meet and talk with other writers over a coffee.

Details of the full programme will be announced soon.

Book tickets online here.

If you have any questions regarding WIC 2010 or would like further information please contact:

Alyson Stoneman
WIC2010 co-ordinator (part-time)
Email: wic2010eastmidlands@googlemail.com

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WIC 2010 Early Bird Tickets Sold Out

December 2, 2009

The Early Bird tickets sold out in the first week! Don’t miss out on the full price tickets which are now on sale at £42 each. We have increased the number of tickets available this year, following the success of the last event in 2008, but availability is still limited – so don’t miss out!

Buy your tickets here

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WIC 2010

November 23, 2009

Saturday 6th March 2010, Loughborough University

A Literature Network, Writing East Midlands
and Loughborough University project.

http://writingindustries.com/

The second Writing Industries Conference will be held on Saturday 6th March at Loughborough University. The conference will bring together writers from across the East Midlands with professionals from the writing industries to share knowledge, develop skills and forge new contacts. 200 writers from the region will have the opportunity to hear from and meet with professionals from the writing industries in a variety of settings:

  • Agents and editors in one-to-one sessions with selected writers, giving advice and support in their area of expertise.
  • Panel discussions exploring specific areas of writing, from breaking into commercial publishing to working in the community.
  • Writing industries fair featuring stalls from local publishers, funders and other organisations involved with the writing industries.
  • And of course there will be plenty of opportunity to meet and talk with other writers over a coffee.

The full programme including details of how to apply for agent one-to-one’s will be announced soon.

EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER
The first Writing Industries Conference sold out soon after tickets were offered for sale. This year we are have increased the number of tickets available but the early bird tickets have already gone! Full price tickets are now on sale at £42.

Buy tickets online here

If you have any questions regarding WIC 2010 or would like further information please contact:

Catherine Rogers
catherine@writingeastmidlands.co.uk

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WIC 2008 Sold Out

January 21, 2008

The first East Midlands Writing Industries Conference has now sold out. We are hoping to be able to release a small number of additional tickets in the near future. If you would like to be considered for one of these please contact Loughborough Town Hall to join the reserve list.

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Stephen Booth to give WIC 2008 Keynote

January 7, 2008

Bestselling crime author, Stephen Booth, will be appearing as keynote speaker for the East Midlands’ first ever Writing Industries Conference.

Stephen Booth is the author of the Cooper and Fry series, which had built up a wide fan base around the UK and beyond. His most recent novel, Dying to Sin, was released in September 2007 and he is also the author of Scared to Live, The Dead Place and One Last Breath. Stephen’s novels are all set in Derbyshire’s Peak District, with famous locations from the books now featured in the Peak Experience visitors’ guides.

Stephen will be one of many authors, publishers and literature professionals offering advice and guidance to aspiring writers at the conference. The day will be featuring a range of panels covering topics such as poetry, playwriting, writing for TV and radio, children’s writing and many more.

On top of this, the conference will also be offering selected writers the chance for an agent one-to-one session, giving them the chance to have their work read and assessed by leading agents from around the UK. These sessions will allow successful applicants the chance to receive advice and guidance from the people at the very heart of the publishing industry. One-to-one sessions are available with:

John Jarrold – Science Fiction and Fantasy

Melanie Abrahams – Poetry and spoken word

Lorella Belli – Fiction and general non-fiction

James Wills – Commercial and literary fiction

One-to-one sessions are extremely limited and writers should apply as soon as possible for a chance to secure one.

Agent one-to-one sessions will be strictly limited. Writers can apply for a one to one session after purchasing their conference ticket, and will then be sent information on how to apply for one to one sessions. Applications for one to ones will close on Friday 25th January.

The Writing Industries Conference 2008 is a Literature Network project supported by Arts Council England, Loughborough University, Creative Leicestershire, Writing School Leicester and Derbyshire Arts Partnership (DAP is the forum for joint working on arts  development between local authorities in Derbyshire)

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WIC 2008

December 13, 2007

Writing Industries Conference
Loughborough University, Saturday 9th February, 2008

http://writingindustries.wordpress.com

February 2008 sees the East Midlands host its first Writing Industries Conference, offering local writers an unmissable opportunity to meet professionals from the worlds of writing, publishing and live literature.

The conference will feature panel discussions on a wide range of subjects featuring experts in the field. Topics covered including playwriting, commercial fiction, writing for children, spoken word, poetry and many more and panels will include representatives from BBC, Hodder Headline Publishing, Arts Council England and Theatre Writing Partnership as well as a host of local and national writers and performers.

On top of this, the conference will also be offering selected writers the chance for an agent one-to-one sessions, giving you the chance to have your work read and assessed by leading agents from around the UK. These sessions will allow you the chance to receive advice and guidance from the people at the very heart of the publishing industry. One-to-one sessions are available with:

  • John Jarrold – Science Fiction and Fantasy
  • Melanie Abrahams – Poetry and spoken word
  • Lorella Belli – Fiction and general non-fiction
  • James Wills – Commercial and literary fiction

One-to-one sessions are extremely limited and you should apply as soon as possible for a chance to secure one.

Agent one-to-one sessions will be strictly limited. Writers can apply for a one to one session after purchasing their conference ticket, and will then be sent information on how to apply for one to one sessions. Applications for one to ones will close on Friday 25th January.

http://writingindustries.wordpress.com

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