Do you know a budding Gillian Philip or a junior David Almond? An event celebrating the potential of young writers is to give participants from across Scotland the chance to learn from the masters of their craft.
The Young Writers Conference, run by the Scottish Book Trust, will introduce 14 to 17-year-old would-be poets, playwrights and novelists to celebrated authors including David Almond, the author of best-seller Skellig, and Gillian Philip, who wrote the teen hit Rebel Angels series.
Guests will also include playwright Douglas Maxwell, poet Elspeth Murray and literary agent Lindsey Fraser.
The Edinburgh event combines workshops and talks and gives the young people an opportunity to receive expert feedback on their work -- and find out how to make a mark in the publishing world.
Caitrin Armstrong, Writer Development Manager at the trust, said: “We know from the volume of applications we receive each year for the Young Writers Awards, that there is a huge appetite for creative writing amongst young people in Scotland. This conference is a fantastic opportunity for them to meet like-minded writers and to discover how to get their work noticed by the people who matter.”
The Young Writers Conference is at the Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House, Edinburgh on November 12. Attendance costs £6 and should be booked in advance. www.scottishbooktrust.com/youngwritersconference.
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