How To Get Published – Fiction & Creative Non-Fiction

Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and work towards publication? Do you want to understand more about what it takes to write a fiction and/ or creative non-fiction book that is ready for publication, and gain insight into the publishing process?

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Open University to offer this online conference which runs across two evenings: 4th and 6th June. You will get the chance to hear from fiction and creative non-fiction authors who will each share their top writing tips, help develop your craft, and offer guidance on how to ensure your work is ready for publication (as well as insight into their own publishing journeys). 

Our line-up, which includes acclaimed writers Rowan Hisayo Buchanan and Katy Massey, has been purpose-built to provide a range of guidance on the writing craft across both fiction and creative non-fiction, as well as insight into the world of publishing. A panel of literary agents and publishers will end the conference by shedding light on the process of getting your work published, and answering your questions.

A particular focus of this event is character and structure, and how to use both to your advantage when writing fiction and creative non-fiction  We hope that the inspiration, information and writing advice on offer will encourage you to return to your work-in-progress with renewed optimism.

Agenda:

Tuesday 4th June

6:00pm - Seminar: Fiction with Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

7:00pm - Comfort break

7:15pm - Seminar - Creative Non-Fiction

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTliMDBlOGYtZDIzNC00Nzk3LWExOGEtZmNjZmNkYzdkZTBl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230141112-9deb-40f3-be1c-af76b07d7a06%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ec52b752-c032-4c17-9cc9-a0d83b2d82ae%22%7d

Thursday 6th June

6:00pm - Seminar: Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction with Katy Massey

7:00pm - Comfort break

7:15pm - Agent and Publishers Panel

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjEwYTg4ZGItNTQxMi00M2U1LWI1ZDktZGJjODk0NjJhYzVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230141112-9deb-40f3-be1c-af76b07d7a06%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ec52b752-c032-4c17-9cc9-a0d83b2d82ae%22%7d 

You can download Teams free on your computer, or join via the web: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-teams/download-app

You can access the Slack channel below. This is where we will be posting joining instructions and links, and is also a space for you to discuss topics raised, ask questions, and network with your writing peers. 

https://join.slack.com/t/howtogetpubli-xfl8054/shared_invite/zt-2jn1ddzu8-9XLp6TtsTcDqsMmzNVokZw