
Writing West Midlands hosts the National Writers’ Conference 2017 at the University of Birmingham, with industry experts and best-selling authors, plus opportunities to meet and mingle with other writers of all genres and disciplines. TLC’s Director Aki Schilz will be delivering the afternoon keynote at this essential event for writers, hosted by one of our literature development partners supporting writers of all skill levels to develop their craft. Join in the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #NationalWriters17.
9.15am: Registration & Refreshments
10am: Introduction by Abigail Campbell, Programmer, Writing West Midlands
Welcome by Professor Andrzej Gasiorek, Department of English Literature, University of Birmingham.
10.10 – 10.30am: Keynote Address from award-winning Poet, Andrew McMillan:
A Political Act: why writing is more important now than ever
10.35 – 11.35am: Breakout sessions (to be selected at registration on the day):
Choose one from the following three sessions:
11.35 – 11.45am: Break
11.45am – 12.45pm: Breakout sessions (to be selected at registration on the day):
Choose one from the following three sessions:
12.45 – 1.30pm: Light Lunch & Networking (included in the ticket cost)
1.30 – 1.45pm: Performance by Nyanda Foday, Birmingham Young Poet Laureate & Matt Windle, Birmingham Poet Laureate
1.45 – 2.45pm: Breakout sessions (to be selected at registration on the day):
Choose one from the following three sessions:
2.45pm-3.15pm: tea and coffee break (provided)
3.15pm-3.45pm: Keynote address from Aki Schilz, Director, The Literary Consultancy
Literary Values: A Legacy, and a Commitment to Supporting the Writers of the Future
3.45pm – 4pm: closing remarks from Abigail Campbell, Writing West Midlands
Tickets £60/£54 concessions (plus booking fee) via Eventbrite here