writers conferences

Number of posts : 13 Registration date : 2010-10-13

hello I live in the UK and am looking for writers conferences, can anyone tell me anything about them, I am looking for an agent and thought that it would be a good idea to meet them in person and pitch myself.

can anyone tell me where I can find information on when and where they are held in the UK and whether i need to pay etc, thanks

Subject: Re: writers conferences Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:58 pm

The Writing Magazine, (available from W H Smith or by subscription from www.writingmagazine.co.uk) lists writing conferences and workshops. You don't mention which genre you write for but I do know the Romantic Novelists' Association has an annual conference, held in July. They also have a New Writers' Scheme which offers members a detailed critique of a completed manuscript as part of the membership fee.

Number of posts : 13 Registration date : 2010-10-13

thanks for the information

i write childrens fantasy. does that help?

im just getting zero replies from agents and form letters. i want to meet new agents who might be more willing to give me the time of day or let me pitch in person, i think ill have a better chance that way

Subject: Re: writers conferences Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:24 am

Borrow a copy of the Writer's and Artitist's Year Book from your local library or purchase a copy. It lists hundreds of agents and details their submission requirements, ie., genre, query letter, synopsis and whether they require sample chapters. Most agents do not like to pitch to them personally UNLESS they specificialy request it.

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