Writing West Midlands, Teen Writers Conference, 27 March 2021

With details of the Teen Writers Conference, Spark Magazine open submissions and more:

Submit Spark Magazine is open for submissions Children aged 8 - 20 can submit up to 3 pieces (no more than 500 words each) through our submission form now! Deadline 29th March 2021.         Where could writing take you?   Calling writers aged 14 -20! Join us on Saturday 27 March 2021 for our first Teen Writers Conference. Spend the afternoon with other young writers, talking to professional writers, and participating in a range of panels.   We will be joined by novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, poets, community writers, journalists and more. They will be sharing how they got into writing, and, more importantly, how they turned an interest and passion into a career.   Limited number of one to ones available. Book now to ensure your one to one slot with one of our writers. This is a great opportunity to talk about your interest in writing, ask questions about what the future could hold, and receive tailored information about career routes and writing opportunities that may suit you.   More Info & Book   Panel: Writers, Agents and Editors   Our first panel of the day will introduce you to how an author, agent and editor work together. Award-winning author of Bearmouth, Liz Hyder, will be joined by Mireille Harper (editor) and Silé Edwards (agent at Mushens Entertainment).   Find out what the role of an editor is, and why they are important. What's the difference between a fiction and non-fiction editor? We'll delve into what an editor expects from a writer, and in turn what a writer expects from their editor. Discover their working relationship and how together they make a book the best it can be.   How do you get an agent? And what do they actually do? We will go over the role of the agent in the publishing world. We'll discuss whether you need one, and if you choose to go down that route the benefits and how to find an agent that suits you.   This panel will be fully interactive, with chances for young people to ask questions and share their opinions. We hope that this will help young writers know what to expect when seeking publication and give them a head start in taking the next step!   Book Now     Teen Writing Season: Next Up   Dark and Gothic Storytelling Saturday 20th March   Leave your audience spell bound and learn how to create the perfect setting for your dark tales.   Discover the tricks to creating a spin tingling atmosphere and set the tone to keep your reader's nerves on edge.  Book Now       ‌ ‌ ‌

 

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