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  Join us at Durham Book Festival 2024 For one long buzzing autumn weekend, Durham invites you to celebrate the transformative power of words. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, entertained, and swept away as some of the hottest names in fiction descend on the city, including Helen Fielding , Rebecca F. Kuang , Jodi Picoult , Alan Hollinghurst , Tracy Chevalier , and David Peace . With over 35 events across three days, delve into history, humour, poetry, and philosophy. Highlights include an exclusive dramatic reading from the latest novel of the acclaimed Durham author, Pat Barker CBE, and the Sunderland-born author Terry Deary – of Horrible Histories fame – discusses his first history book for adults. Take part in creative writing workshops, join a children’s story time, explore the mysteries of the cosmos, uncover history’s hidden women, or hear about the challenges of writing in conflict zones. What’s more, you can experience the most celebrated poets of 20...

 Full details  Book Submissions Arkbound is open to considering new submissions that fit with our criteria. Bear in mind, due to the quantity of submissions we receive, we may not be able to respond to each one. If we respond to your submission then you will be required to send a Synopsis, Sample Chapter (of at least 5000 words for an adult book or 10 pages for an illustrated children’s book) and Book Proposal that covers:- Your details (brief biography); Brief description of book and chapters; Market comparison; How the book can be promoted; How you will help promote and sell the book; Whether and how you will crowdfund for the book; Any other relevant information. Submissions should take into account the general Arkbound criteria, which focuses on supporting authors from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, to...

  Full details  To submit, please read our FAQs and submission requirements, complete the online submission form, and upload a copy of your script. Closing date: Sun 25 Aug, 5pm All entrants will receive an acknowledgement from the Northcott that we have received your script. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, experience technical issues with the online form, or have further questions, please email us on artists@exeternorthcott.co.uk . Name * First Last ...

  Full details  his year marks the 25 th Anniversary of Birmingham Literature Festival. Since its inception in 1999 as the Birmingham Book Festival, we have delivered thousands of events and workshops. Every year the festival brings world class writers into the city, champions writers from across the region and showcases wonderful writing in the Midlands. This year we are delighted to be producing a jam-packed festival featuring almost 40 events and workshops across the city and online. You can view the whole programme below and book your tickets here. To celebrate turning a quarter of a century and to thank the wonderful audiences who have enjoyed and supported the festival across the years, each ticketholder will receive a free copy of a specially commissioned anthology, Forward. For festival news and updates, click here to join our mailing list.