Writers and Publishers Day  

Sun 11 July - 10:00 - 16:30.

Frome Library

A full day of talks, workshops and lots more. Whatever stage you are at come along and be inspired!

To make an appointment for any of the one-to-ones, call Frome Library - 01373 462215. Places are limited.

Work should be submitted to Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome BA11 1BE. Authorsonline will be manning a stall all day for advice on self-publishing.

Refreshments will be available to purchase from Sagebury Fine Foods. Books by the speakers will be on sale.

All-day ticket at £25 covers talks and workshops, which must be booked in advance. This does not include one-to-ones. Ticket prices for each individual event are listed below.

10:00-16:30

ONE-TO-ONES, INDIVIDUAL WRITERS APPRAISALS 20 MINUTE SURGERIES

LITERARY AGENT, JANE JUDD

Fiction and non-fiction. Please send a synopsis and first three pages to Jane Judd, c/o Frome Library by 1st June 2010. Age 16+

£17. Event: 41

ZOE KING OF DARLEY ANDERSON

Zoe is interested in adult non-fiction and fiction. Please send a synopsis and first three chapters to Zoe King c/o Frome Library by 1st June 2010. Age 16+

£17. Event: 43

JULIA CHURCHILL, GREENHOUSE LITERARY

Julia is looking for children’s fiction (all ages). Please submit a synopsis and first ten pages, to Julia Churchill, c/o Frome Library by June 1st 2010. Age 16+

£17. Event: 44

JANE ELMOR, NOVELIST AND O.U. CREATIVE WRITING TUTOR

If you are in the process of writing a novel and would like to discuss or get some advice on your work in progress please send a synopsis and sample chapter to Jane c/o Frome Library by 1st June 2010. Age 16+

£15 / £12. Event: 42

10:00-11:00

TALK BY KATE MARYON

WRITING FOR THE 9+ AGE GROUP

Kate Maryon, author of Shine, has recently secured a three book deal with a major publishing house. From finding a plot to getting published, Kate will share her experiences. Age 16+. Max 50

£5 / £4 Event: 45

10:00-11:30

GETTING YOUR NOVEL INTO SHAPE

Novel-writing workshop - writers at all stages welcome. Jane Elmor, novelist and O.U. creative writing tutor, will be sharing practical tips and techniques, looking at key elements such as character and structure, editing, and all-important strategies for keeping going. Age 16+. Max 12

£12 / £10 Event: 46

11:30-13:00

SHORT STORY COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING

The long awaited results of this year’s short story competition will be announced by organiser Alison Clink. Presentation of prizes and talks by judges, authors Kate Harrison and Paula Williams. The winning story will be read aloud by an actor. Age 16+. Max 50

£5 / £4. Event: 50

11:30-13:00

WRITE SUCCESSFULLY FROM HOME

This workshop run by Judy Heminsley, author of Work From Home, aims to address some of the challenges posed by working from home and give you ideas to overcome them as creatively as you write. Age 16+. Max 12

£12 / £10. Event: 51

13:30-14:30

FIND AN AGENT FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S BOOK

Almost finished writing your children’s book?  Top London literary agent Julia Churchill will be talking about what jumps out of the slush-pile, how to write that white-knuckle query letter and how to research your quarry and target the right match. Julia is looking for fiction for children of all ages. Age 16+. Max 50

£5 / £4. Event: 56

13:30-14:30

WRITE A SELF-DEVELOPMENT BOOK

Are you interested in personal development? Have you got an idea for a book but lack confidence? Life coach, astrologer and published author Annie Lionnet will share her personal experiences and give you ideas and practical tools to get started. Age 16+. Max 30

£5 / £4. Event: 57

15:00-16:00

WRITING FOR NEWSPAPERS AND WOMEN’S MAGAZINES

Maria McCarthy writes for publications including The Guardian, The Independent, and Good Housekeeping and teaches freelance journalism at Bristol University. She will be sharing useful tips and advice. Age 16+. Max 30

£5 / £4. Event: 63

15:00-16:30

SELF PUBLICATION

AN ALTERNATIVE/CONTEMPORARY ROUTE

Richard Fitt the Editor of Authorsonline, and three successful self-published authors will explain how self-publication works. From fantasy fiction, Aga cooking, and super natural thrillers, Sue Rule, Sarah Whittaker and David Elliot will share why they felt self publishing was the best option for them. Richard will also explain about digital print-on-demand and e-books. Age 16+. Max 50

£5 / £4. Event: 65