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  Full details Calling all visionary wordsmiths and storytellers! Farthest Star Publishing invites you to be a part of our extraordinary literary journey. We are on the lookout for the next generation of creative minds to join our constellation of diverse authors. If you have a passion for science fiction, fantasy, or horror, and a unique voice to share, we want to hear from you. Our open call submissions provide an opportunity for both new and established writers to shine. Be part of our mission to explore uncharted worlds, push the boundaries of imagination, and bring captivating tales to life. Submit your manuscript today and embark on a journey to see your dreams in print! Longer Stories Farthest Star Publishing is thrilled to announce an open submission call for stories and novellas that transport readers to distant worlds. Whether you're an established author or a fresh voice in speculative fiction, we invite you to contribute to our growing catalog of novella...

 Full details  Kerry-Ann Bentley is a literary agent at The Good Literary Agency where she represents established and debut writers. She is building a list of adult fiction (literary, commercial, upmarket) and narrative non-fiction (memoir, essay collections, social/cultural journalism). She represents select children’s authors (middle-grade, YA) as well as some poetry. Clients include award-winning author Alex Wheatle MBE, Yvonne Bailey-Smith, Gemma Weekes, Karla Neblett, Lela Burbridge, Charlie Castelletti, Jackson King, Dr Aleema Gray, and Dominique Palmer.    Kerry-Ann graduated with a First-class degree in English & United States Literature from the University of Essex. Then she earned her Masters with Distinction in Caribbean Literature and its Diasporas from Goldsmiths, University of London. Her agenting career began in 2020, in the New York office of Janklow & Nesbit where her notable deals include  The Catch  by Yrsa Daley-Ward...

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  Full details  About Swanwick Writers' Summer School We are a residential writing conference for creatives (18+) with a full programme of courses, workshops, speakers, activities, and entertainment.  ​ Each August, the Writers' Summer School meets at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick - set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.   Enjoy comfortable and homely surroundings. Why not walk around the lake or gardens and take in the healing power of nature? Enrich Your Writing Journey With Us Join us and mingle with like-minded individuals for an eclectic week of exploration and fun. You will find writers at all stages of their craft, from beginner to published and established author, poet, playwright, and scribe of many talents.  We foster a community of caring, daring, and sharing writers, willing to help each other and form lifelong friendships. Even shy ones will find their tribe. There are also plenty of breakout spaces for collab...

  Bookfest 2024  will take place on Sunday October 13 th at the Grahams Ad ams Centre again. It will run from 11am to 4pm. ​ Entry is free to the talks  and to the main hall exhibition displays . See Timetable  for the day below. ​ This year's focus will be on the Speaker sessions, supported by our regul ar exhibition in the main hall. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Last year the main hall was full to capacity with eager exhibitors, not only individual local authors and writing groups, but poets, publishers, a bookbinder and in fact anyone who supports the written/spoken word as an art form. Book lovers had a field day browsing the stalls and taking part in the various talks and panel discussions. And as usual tea and home made cakes were a feature of the day . Some photos from setup prior to opening : ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​                         ...