Writer Day – An Introduction to Novel Writing and Publishing with Sixth Element Publishing

Tickets £10 for the full day

Suitable for ages 16+

Booking Required

Always wanted to write and publish your own novel? Join Gillie Hatton of Sixth Element Publishing for a full day of friendly and informal sessions giving an introduction to the basics of novel writing and publishing. By the end of the day, you will be familiar with the importance of plot structure, character development, point of view and tense, and will have the basic knowledge to publish, distribute and promote your own novel. Ideal for new fiction writers who want to self-publish their books but would also be useful for anyone wanting to know more about writing and publishing fiction or non-fiction.

This event takes place on Saturday 2 September, 10.15am-4.30pm. Tickets £10 for the full day

Schedule:

  • 10.15 to 10.45am – Arrival, registration and coffee, introductions and goal setting
  • 10.45 to 11.30am – Basics of plot structure, character development, point of view and tense
  • 11.45 to 12.30am – How to publish your own book
  • 12.45 to 1.30pm – Lunch and networking
  • 1.45 to 2.30pm – Setting up distribution channels
  • 2.45 to 3.30pm – Marketing and selling your book
  • 3.45 to 4.30pm – Wrap up and discussion

About WRITE Festival 2023

This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which is held across the whole of September at The Word and other library venues.

Enjoy a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances! Find out more by viewing our full WRITE Festival programme

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