How To Get Published

Are you writing but could do with some inspiration to help you along? Are you looking for writing advice to help hone your craft? Do you want to find out more about the publishing process - from securing literary representation to signing a book deal?  We're partnering once again with the Open University over two evenings in May for How To Get Published, an online incarnation of our successful pre-pandemic conference format. Which means business as usual, with a line-up of acclaimed authors, commissioning editors and literary agents on hand to offer tips on the creative process as well as invaluable insight into the world of publishing. Schedule Thursday 6th May  6pm: Introduction to the event (house-keeping rules, a bit about W&A, a bit about OU, and associated materials)  6.10-7.10pm: Writing Across Genres with Anita Sethi  7.10-8.10pm: Publishing Creative Non-Fiction with Silé Edwards, literary agent at Mushens Entertainment and final speaker TBC Friday 7th May 6pm: Introduction to the event (house-keeping rules, a bit about W&A, a bit about OU, and associated materials)  6.10-7.10pm: The question of research with Natasha Pulley  7.10-8.10: How Stories Are Sold with Sarah McLean, International Sales Director at Bloomsbury Publishing and final speaker TBC