Writing Uncovered: The Writing Journey To Publication

SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER, 2.30PM – 5.00PM FALMOUTH POLY

CALLING ALL WRITERS … 

Ever wonder how to turn your ideas into a novel or a screenplay?  Wonder no longer: successful novelists and a BAFTA-winning scriptwriter, a Cornwall-based publisher and a psychotherapist talk you through their experiences.   

You’ll come away from this session with practical insights into making your dreams a reality, so bring a pen and paper and take the first step in your publishing journey.

All proceeds from this event go to The Poly Medals fundraising.

PERFECTION, PROCRASTINATING AND PANTSING.  Julie Hession MSC MBACP (accred.) gives psychological insights into surviving the ups and downs of the writer’s journey.

https://www.thewellnesshubfalmouth.co.uk/therapist/julie-hession/

SETTING YOUR SIGHTS ON THE BIG FIVE PUBLISHERS.  Internationally bestselling crime writer Roz Watkins talks about how she set out to succeed in the traditional publishing world.

https://www.rozwatkins.co.uk/

MY SELF-PUBLISHING JOURNEY.  Sue Kittow, author of contemporary women’s fiction and literary-themed walking books, discusses the growing trend of self-publishing.

https://www.suekittow.com/

BEING AN INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER.  Businesswoman and writer Sam Pentin has recently acquired the Cornish publisher Hermitage Press.  She explains what she’s looking for and how writers should approach publishers.

https://hermitagepress.co.uk/

GETTING AN AGENT.  BAFTA-winning scriptwriter and novelist Claire Peate shares her experiences of getting an agent.  Claire is rep’d by Curtis Brown (novels) and Revolution Talent (TV/ Film).  

https://clairepeate.com/

THE REALITIES OF MONEY: WHAT AUTHORS EARN.  Award-winning writer Liz Fenwick, author of nine internationally-published novels, talks about the little-discussed area of money, and making a living doing what you love.

https://www.lizfenwick.com/

There will be the opportunity to informally ask questions and chat to the speakers in The Poly bar afterwards, 5pm – 5.45pm.  

Tickets: £20/£18

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold. A 50p booking fee is also applied per ticket for online and telephone transactions.

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