The National Creative Writing Industry Day 2024

Comma Press invites you to attend the tenth anniversary edition of the National Creative Writing Industry Day, in partnership with Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Key Information

• Date: Saturday 9th November 2024 | Time: 9.30AM-5.30PM
• Location: Manchester Writing School, Manchester Metropolitan University
• The National Creative Writing Industry Day 2024 is a full day of events for aspiring writers to gain insight into the publishing industry and advice on how to excel in their practice.

Featuring:

• A keynote speech by a renowned author
• Two panel discussions: ‘Building Your Portfolio’ and a special tenth anniversary panel
• A choice of four workshops (on a first come first served basis) ranging in topics from Developing Character to Writing the Transgressive
• Two one-to-one meetings with literary agents or editors to get advice on your pitching technique and work-in-progress*
• The opportunity to casually network with fellow writers and publishers both during and after the event.

The day will begin with an introduction and a keynote speech, followed by two panels and a selection of workshops tailored to the needs of those looking to enter the writing industry. In the afternoon, you can meet one-to-one with literary agents/editors to discuss your works in progress and refine your pitching technique with expert advice from industry professionals.

The full programme and schedule will be announced soon.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Alongside the listed tickets, we also have a limited number of discounted tickets available for underrepresented writers and residents of Greater Manchester. Please get in touch on the above email address for more information or to claim one.

*Please note that while we are holding agent sessions in person this year, occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances agents have to join us virtually (Zoom or MS Teams). In these cases we will set up all the tech and you do not have to make any extra preparations for your virtual session. We are not able to offer refunds if you are offered a virtual agent session.

1. Developing Character with Jessica Moor

2 . Poetry and Freedom with Jenny Mitchell

3 . How to Structure a Novel with Jacob Ross

4 . Writing the Transgressive with Alison Rumfitt

*Workshops are assigned on a first come, first served basis, but we will always endeavor to assign you your first choice

Host or Publisher Comma Press