Write and thrive in 2025!
Join The Writers Workshop at Channing Hall, Sheffield, on February 8th for Writers Day 2025, supported by New Writing North and Hachette.
Save £20 and book your early bird ticket before Dec 31st 2024! Ticket includes refreshments and lunch.
Suited to emerging and developing writers, the Writers Day will include sessions that explore the writing journey from creation through publication, as well as opportunities to pitch to publishers and meet your new BWFs (best writer friends)!
The full programme will be released along with full-price tickets shortly. In the meantime, here's a preview of some of the planned sessions (subject to alteration):
A Writer's Journey: Novelists Karen Powell and Sarah Brooks share their experiences on a panel, supported by New Writing North.
A Book's Journey: Frankie Edwards, Editorial Director at Headline Publishing Group and Lucy Twist, Commissioning Editor at Hachette Children's Group share insights into the publishing journey.
Find Your Story: What is the unique story that only you can tell? Whether it’s in poetry or prose, explore the ‘what’ of your desire to write.
Find Your Voice: What is voice and how do we recognise and develop our distinctive style?
Find Your Protagonist: Whether you are writing nonfiction in which you’re the protagonist or writing fiction with an invented one, find out what makes a central character compelling.
Find Your Readers: A look at indie publishing options, and book marketing essentials.
Find Your Writing Mojo: Tips from writing coaches to help you sustain a writing practice, even when you’re feeling stuck, dejected or uncertain.
Pitching your project: Take the opportunity to submit your work to a representative of the agenting or publishing industry. Please note, pitching is subject to a supplementary admin charge.
Plenary session with poet, mentor and scriptwriter, Molly Naylor, supported by Juno Books.