Our New Writers’ Day will take place on Saturday 4 October at Foyles Charing Cross (107 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0EB).
Find out about our free tickets for writers from under-represented backgrounds.
Join us at Foyles Charing Cross on Saturday 4 October for an exciting day of pitching, networking and panels for aspiring authors. This day-long festival will raise up new writers with four special events focused on demystifying the writing and publishing process with expert insights from bestselling authors, top publishers and leading literary agents. We have 70 free tickets for under-represented writers available across the different events.
Across two hours 70 writers will pitch their novels to Curtis Brown and C&W literary agents during 15-minute one-to-ones. The writers will also join a roundtable discussion with publishing professionals. £15 per ticket for successful applicants. 30 free places available for under-represented writers. Applications for our Pitch Morning are now closed. All applicants will be notified on Friday 19 September.
Join us for one and half hours of teaching from bestselling author Abi Daré on finding inspiration and getting started with a creative writing project. Features two writing exercises and a chance to ask Abi questions. £18 per ticket. 20 free places available for under-represented writers (sold out).
140 budding writers will hear from debut authors Emma Nanami Strenner (My Other Heart), Lucy Rose (The Lamb) and Silvia Saunders (Homesick). Followed by our headline panel with bestselling author David Nicholls and Executive Publisher at Sceptre Federico Andornino. £25 per ticket for both panels. 20 free places available for under-represented writers (sold out).