THE DAY'S EVENTS
10am: Arrival + Caffeine Boost
10.30 - 12pm: Panel: How to sustain a long-term career in writing
10.30 - 12pm: Panel: How to sustain a long-term career in writing
Sam Missingham will be chairing a discussion with editorial director at HarperCollins Phoebe Morgan, editor of The Bookseller Philip Jones and another panelist to be announced. Subjects covered will include how to overcome the challenges faced by published authors nowadays, essential tips on marketing and promotion, alternative income streams, developing resilience as an author, trends to look out for, the advantages of a hybrid career and lots more. It will be a frank discussion with the chance to ask questions (anonymously in advance if you wish).
12 - 2pm: Buffet lunch and agent one-to-ones
This'll be your chance to grab some food and have a natter. If you have a deadline, you're welcome to use this time instead to write in the many quiet corners of the venue (we have the whole floor!). Those of you looking for an agent will also be given the chance to book a one-to-one with literary agent Caroline Hardman in a comfy side-room. This will be included in the day price. You can request a slot after booking your day ticket. Please note, spaces will be limited but there is a chance another agent may also come on board to offer one-to-ones if so. If another agent does get involved, you will be given the chance to select a session with them closer to the time.
2pm to 4pm: Workshops
There will be two hands-on workshops taking place in the afternoon. You will get the chance to let us know which workshop you want to be on after booking your ticket. There will be limited slots for each workshop but ALL ticket holders are guaranteed a place on a workshop. More on each workshop below...
Emotional Connection and Advanced Story-Telling with Amanda Prowse
Amanda Prowse is the most prolific writer of contemporary fiction in the UK today. In this workshop she will share her techniques to develop characters that leave a lasting impression on readers and which have contributed so markedly to her meteoric success. She will also explain her advanced story-telling methods and reveal the secret of developing realistic and engaging plotlines that are the basis for commercially successful bestsellers. Amanda’s formula has enabled her to write 24 bestselling novels which have earned her a multi-million pound income.
Read more about Amanda here.
Read more about Amanda here.
Dream Author: How To Think and What To Do To Make Your Writing Dreams Come True with Sophie Hannah
Sophie is an internationally bestselling crime writer and course director of University of Cambridge's new Master's degree in Crime & Thriller Writing. In this workshop, she will be sharing her 'literary diagnostics' technique which will help you take their writing to the next level. She will also cover how to massively increase your chances of success, how to change incorrect, unhelpful and limiting beliefs
- and how to thrive in the face of the psychological and emotional challenges that life as a writer brings with it.
4.30pm onwards: Optional drinks at a bar nearby (possible extra cost tbc)
All Savvy Writers' Fest attendees are invited to carry on the fun at a nearby bar or the venue itself. Details of this will be shared with participants closer to the time with a chance to book your place.
All Savvy Writers' Fest attendees are invited to carry on the fun at a nearby bar or the venue itself. Details of this will be shared with participants closer to the time with a chance to book your place.
Please note, the timings for the day may change a little closer to the time (eg. lunch might be a bit later) but not in a way that will affect train travel and so on.
