Department of English

Join us on Saturday 7 June for a day filled with creativity and inspiration.

The day starts with registration at 9:30am for a 10am start, and will end by 4:15pm.

This event will take place on our Clifton campus at 7 Woodland Road, where writers from all backgrounds can come together. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, it's an opportunity to enjoy a day devoted to your craft and to celebrate the power of prose and poetry.

You'll hear from best-selling and emerging authors, take part in workshops to increase your skill and stimulate your imagination, hear speakers talk about the latest issues and ideas in writing, and listen to those in the know discuss what they think about the future for publishing new work. The day will conclude with a celebratory reception.

The day will include:

• Headline talks from industry stars: poet and memoirist Vanessa Kisuule (Neverland) and bestselling author of the Sweetpea series C.J. Skuse
• Workshops from our award-winning writers on staff, including Joanna Nadin, Jess Moor, Mimi Thebo and Ash Bond
• A Q&A with agents to answer all your questions about breaking into the industry
• Our PhD researchers on creative writing within academia
• Celebratory drinks reception to conclude the day.

For further details and information about the day please visit www.bristol.ac.uk/english/study/part-time/short-courses/writers-day/.

You will be emailed a full schedule for the day nearer the time of the event. In the meantime, if you have any questions please email us at uob-creativewriting@bristol.ac.uk.

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