Selected Failures, delivered by Luke Kennard in 2017.Īnd finally the acclaimed short story writer Eley Williams in 2018.Įvery delegate was assigned two appointments with publishing professionals, having made a first, second and third choice preference of genre when they booked their place. The Art of Trespass, delivered by best-selling author Kit de Waal in 2016, where she explores issues of appropriation, class, gender, and race in literature. You can also view the keynote speeches we're had over the years including: Philippa Sitters (David Godwin Associates) Kavita Bhanot ( The Literary Consultancy) Matthew Frost (Manchester University Press) Lucy Morris ( Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency) Naomi Kruger (University of Central Lancs) Kerry Glencorse (Susannah Lea Associates) Philippa Milnes-Smith (LAW Literary Agency) Kate Feld ( Openstories & Manchester Literature Festival)Ĭatherine Cho ( Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency)Įmily Yau ( Ebury Publishing - Penguin Random House) Nicholas Royle ( Nightjar Press & Manchester Writing School) Jemima Forrester ( David Higham Associates) We have uploaded those videos to our Youtube channel and, whether you attended a fair or not, you can learn more about literary agents, booksellers, editors, pitching your manuscript and more by watching the videos, which are collected in a NCWGF playlist on our Youtube channel. Visit the official website for more information.Ĭomma Press have conducted interviews over the years with some of the guest agents and publishing insiders, to help you find out more about their roles, top tips and opinions on prevalent publishing issues. The day will run from 9.30am-5pm on Friday 5th November, and this conference will offer a keynote speech from a prominent author, a panel discussion, 1 x one-to-one session with an agent per attendee, and a choice of two workshops.įeaturing a brilliant line-up of authors and agents, we tailor to every type of writer across levels, forms and genres.įull programme and tickets are now live. Taking place at Manchester Met on the 5th November, this conference is committed to providing participants with a unique introduction to the publishing industry and its professionals. Are you a new writer aspiring to publication? Would you like the opportunity to make connections with the publishing/commissioning world, learn how the industry works from its experts and hone the creative and practical skills needed to enter it?Ĭomma Press invite you to attend their National Creative Writing Industry Day, in partnership with The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University.