Creative Writing Conference 2024
In brief
Date - 3 May 2024
Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square
Organiser - Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence)
Format - Two panel discussions, one-to-one meetings, networking time, author readings, and the launch of the From Arthur's Seat anthology
About the event
The University of Edinburgh Creative Writing Conference 2024 welcomes a range of industry professionals and creatives to share their insights and wisdom with emerging writers.
The conference will highlight publishing opportunities, as well as further awareness of the industry, through two panel discussions, one-to-one meetings, networking, and author readings. Refreshments and snacks will be provided with short intervals post each event.
Tickets for each section of the event are available to be reserved separately, with the final From Arthur's Seat launch and readings taking place at the InSpace Gallery. You can sign up for this portion of the day via its own Eventbrite page.
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Programme
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 13:20 to 13:40 | Arrival, featuring opening address from Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence) |
| 13:45 to 14:45 |
Panel: Routes to Publication
|
| 14:45 to 15:30 | One-to-one chats with panel guests |
| 15:45 to 16:15 | Networking with refreshments |
| 16:30 to 17:15 |
Panel: Careers in Literature
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| 17:30 to 18:15 |
Readings
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| 19:00 to 20:00 | From Arthur's Seat anthology launch, with readings by several featured writers and guest reading by Michael Pedersen |
How to attend
This event is free to attend and open to all. Tickets are available via Eventbrite - the conference and From Arthur's Seat launch have separate booking links, and so must be booked separately.
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Creative Writing Conference 2024
Project Room 1.06
50 George Square
University of Edinburgh
EH8 9LH