Creative Writing Programme — Summer Event
Publishing Day
A day devoted to helping students who are keen to seek publication for their work — from the first pitch to the finished book.
Every summer, we run a day devoted to helping students who are keen to seek publication for their work. You'll find out about current issues and trends within publishing, gain a greater understanding of the role of agents and publishers, and hear from former students who have already been published about their journey from idea to book.
The day is really aimed at second year students on the Creative Writing Programme or Life Writing Programme who have completed their final submission — but anyone is welcome to attend.
Running order
The publishing landscape
Current issues and trends within publishing today.
Agents & publishers
What each one does, and how they work together.
Writing a synopsis
How to summarise your book so agents want to read on.
Making a pitch
Putting your work in front of the people who can publish it.
Self-publishing
An alternative route, and what it takes to do it well.
Alumni Q&A
Former students on their journey from idea to book.
The essentials
Format
Online
CWP & LWP students
Free A code to secure your place appears on your course page in January.
Writers outside our courses
£40
Second year students who've completed their final submission are especially welcome.