How can you advance your writing career in just one day? Let us show you: | | | | | Experience a day dedicated solely to becoming a better writer. |
| This 11 November, Writer’s Digest, in partnership with The London Book Fair, brings you The Writer’s Summit , a dynamic one-day progamme designed with one goal in mind: to empower you to find the right fit for you—no matter the stage of your career—by sharing the latest models and best practices to move you closer to your writing goals.
Want to know what that looks like? Explore the day’s schedule below and consider how it could help you become a better writer and put your book on the path to publication. |
| 9:30 Welcome & The Writing Landscape | James Woollam (Conference Chair) Chair, Independent Publishers Guild, Managing Director, F+W/Writer's Digest and Alison Flood (Co Chair) Books Reporter, The Guardian
What is the state of writing right now? And what’s coming next? Hear insight from publishing experts.
10:00 7 Habits of Highly Effective Authors | Sam Missingham
Get key tips on promotion and marketing, building your author platform, and more.
11:00 From Editor to Author | Fanny Blake
Gain a new perspective from editor-turned-writer Fanny Blake and put her experience on both sides of the business to use in your own work.
11:30 Crafting to Sell | Scott Pack
Want to craft your novel for commercial success? In this session, you’ll learn how to write a killer first 10 pages and build a story that sells.
13:30 The Hybrid Authors of the Future | Dean Crawford
Learn how to be successful in the world of traditional publishing and self-publishing, plus how to decide which route to take. You’ll get it all—pros, cons, opportunities.
14:15 Rights/Contracts 101 | Katy Loffman
Know your rights and learn your way around a contract. You’ll leave empowered with the know how to take full advantage of your IP and content.
14:45 Distribution: Getting it right | Robin Cutler, Ingram Spark
Your work isn’t done when you submit your final manuscript; learn the key elements of distribution to ensure your books lands in readers’ hands.
15:30 In Conversation | Amanda Prowse
Learn how to assess and maximize your skill set in order generate more income from your writing.
16:15 Networking for Discovery | Amy Baker and Rosy Edwards
(Riff Raff)
Riff Raff writing community founders Amy Baker and Rosy Edwards share tips and ideas on networking with other writers, how to improve your writing, build your profile and develop your understanding of the industry by learning from other writers and sharing your story.
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| | Be sure to register before seats sell out! |
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