Mslexicon Women Writers Weekend, Leeds, 12-14 July 2019

With full details of the upcoming Writers Weekend:

Day tickets for Mslexicon on sale now A dynamic day of self development... Looking for insights from the publishing industry? Keen to hear directly from top agents and editors? Want to celebrate your craft in a supportive atmosphere? In response to popular demand, we've put together a package of daytime events for those who aren't able to come for the full Mslexicon weekend experience. So please join us at Devonshire Hall in Leeds for one of our specially curated daytime programmes on 13 or 14 July.       For just £89, your one-day ticket grants you access to talks, panel discussions and Q & A sessions led by top experts with a reputation for supporting women writers. If you're wondering how to hook an agent, apply for a grant or get started on the publishing ladder, Mslexicon is the place to find the answers. What's on? Saturday is dedicated to the publishing industry and to taking the next step in your writing career, with events on the kind of manuscripts agents and editors are looking for in fiction and non-fiction, and what you can do to improve your work and get it noticed. Some of Saturday’s events: Plot and pace: How to write a page-turner with Bloomsbury editor Alison Hennessey Publishing trends: Children's and YA with literary agents Julia Churchill and Thérèse Coen Opening chapters: How to get our attention with agents Clare Alexander, Catherine Cho and Jo Unwin Narrative non-fiction with author and mentor Kerry Hudson and agents Zoë King and Sarah Such Rookie mistakes (and how to avoid them) with Diana Beaumont, Julie Fergusson and Laura Williams Sunday is our Northern Powerhouse day, with special events offering priceless advice from funding experts and publishers dedicated to helping northern writers get their voices heard - topped off with a riotous 'In conversation...' event with bestselling northern author Sophie Hannah. Sunday's events include: Discover your voice as a writer with Margaret Wilkinson Getting on the publishing ladder with leading northern independent publishers Sarah Cleave (Comma Press), Sarah Hunt (Saraband) and Tara Tobler (And Other Stories) Earning a living as a writer with Danuta Kean Funding opportunities for writers in the North with Claire Malcolm (New Writing North) and Alison Boyle (Arts Council England) Special Guest Sophie Hannah Please note that there are a limited number of day tickets available for each day.   Wherever you are on your writing journey, join us for a day at Mslexicon 2019 Book your tickets now Mslexia is the trading name of Mslexia Publications Limited. Registered in England & Wales No. 03374941 Registered Office: 176 Portland Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DJ VAT Registration No. GB 708774309 Copyright © 2019 Mslexia Publications Ltd., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Mslexia Publications Ltd. PO Box 656 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE99 1PZ United Kingdom

Mslexia Publications Ltd. · PO Box 656 · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE99 1PZ · United Kingdom

Mslexicon: Leeds, 12-14 July Book now to avoid disappointment... Spaces in our workshops, 1-2-1s, and Q&A panel discussions are filling up fast! Reserve a place soon to guarantee your first choices from our line-up of agent, author and book doctor events. What’s included? Your weekend ticket includes all accommodation and meals, plus your choice of workshops, surgery slots and other sessions – as well as evening entertainment, including intimate ‘in conversation’ events with bestselling authors Jackie Kay and Sophie Hannah. View the full programme here. What’s on? 1-2-1 surgeries: Bring your book idea, your first page and your pitch for constructive guidance from agents, editors and writing tutors. You can still book in with top agent Sarah Such, Bloomsbury's Raven Books imprint editor Alison Hennessey plus funding guru Claire Malcolm, and many more. Workshops: There are still a few spaces available in our popular workshops on psychoanalysing your characters, discovering why your protagonist might be boring and writing fiery flash fiction — and there are lots of other topics to choose from. Talks: Make sure you're signed up to the specialist talks most relevant to your work, including: Writing for children  Plot and pace Discovering your voice as a writer Panel discussions: Reserve your place on our career-orientated discussion and Q&A events, including: Meet the editors, with the independent publishers of the Northern Fiction Alliance  How to grab and agents' attention, with Claire Alexander and Jo Unwin Rookie mistakes and how to avoid them with Laura Williams, Julie Fergusson and Diana Beaumont Wherever you are with your writing, there will be something to suit you at Mslexicon 2019.   Book your tickets now Mslexia is the trading name of Mslexia Publications Limited. Registered in England & Wales No. 03374941 Registered Office: 176 Portland Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DJ VAT Registration No. GB 708774309 Copyright © 2019 Mslexia Publications Ltd., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Mslexia Publications Ltd. PO Box 656 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE99 1PZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book

Mslexia Publications Ltd. · PO Box 656 · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE99 1PZ · United Kingdom