Creative Writing Conference 2025 In brief Date - 9 May 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareOrganiser - Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence)Format - Two spotlight talks, a panel discussion, one-to-one meetings, networking time, author readings, and the launch of the From Arthur's Seat anthology Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThe University of Edinburgh Creative Writing Conference 2025 welcomes a range of industry professionals and creatives to share their insights and wisdom with emerging writers.The conference will highlight publishing opportunities, as well as further awareness of the industry, through two panel discussions, one-to-one meetings, networking, and author readings. Refreshments and snacks will be provided with short intervals post each event.Tickets for each section of the event are available to be reserved separately, with the From Arthur's Seat launch and readings taking place at the InSpace Gallery after the conference.ProgrammeTimeDetails13:30 to 13:40Arrival, featuring opening address from Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence)13:40 to 14:00Spotlight Talk 1 - Edinburgh International Book Festival: working for a book festival with Jenny Niven (Director at Edinburgh International Book Festival)14:00 to 14:20Spotlight Talk 2 - The Creative Freelancer with Laura Jones (Founder and Editor at 404 Ink)14:30 to 15:30Panel: How to Get Published with Publishers and AgentsJenny Brown – Jenny Brown Literary Agency: FounderEdward Crossan – Polygon/Birlinn: Commissioning EditorEmily MacDonald – 42 Agency: Literary AgentLaura Jones – 404 Ink: Founder and Editor15:35 to 16:00One-to-Ones in breakout rooms16:00 to 16:30Mingling and break16:30 to 18:30Launch of From Arthur's Seat anthology, readings from the winners of The University of Edinburgh Writing Prizes plus a guest reader, followed by a drinks receptionHow to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Tickets are available via Eventbrite - please note, however, that the conference and From Arthur's Seat launch must be booked separately. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in English Literature at Edinburgh?We offer a wide range of undergraduate programmes, taught masters, and research degrees, including a Masters by Research and a PhD. As an undergraduate, you will read works of literature written in English from around the world, and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study.Our courses explore the relationship between literary texts and the construction of national, international and imperial cultures. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support postgraduate research which crosses boundaries between languages and disciplines. Find out more about studying English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature May 09 2025 13.30 - 18.30 Creative Writing Conference 2025 A one-day conference featuring industry professionals, panel discussions, networking, and author readings. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Creative Writing Conference 2025 In brief Date - 9 May 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareOrganiser - Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence)Format - Two spotlight talks, a panel discussion, one-to-one meetings, networking time, author readings, and the launch of the From Arthur's Seat anthology Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThe University of Edinburgh Creative Writing Conference 2025 welcomes a range of industry professionals and creatives to share their insights and wisdom with emerging writers.The conference will highlight publishing opportunities, as well as further awareness of the industry, through two panel discussions, one-to-one meetings, networking, and author readings. Refreshments and snacks will be provided with short intervals post each event.Tickets for each section of the event are available to be reserved separately, with the From Arthur's Seat launch and readings taking place at the InSpace Gallery after the conference.ProgrammeTimeDetails13:30 to 13:40Arrival, featuring opening address from Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence)13:40 to 14:00Spotlight Talk 1 - Edinburgh International Book Festival: working for a book festival with Jenny Niven (Director at Edinburgh International Book Festival)14:00 to 14:20Spotlight Talk 2 - The Creative Freelancer with Laura Jones (Founder and Editor at 404 Ink)14:30 to 15:30Panel: How to Get Published with Publishers and AgentsJenny Brown – Jenny Brown Literary Agency: FounderEdward Crossan – Polygon/Birlinn: Commissioning EditorEmily MacDonald – 42 Agency: Literary AgentLaura Jones – 404 Ink: Founder and Editor15:35 to 16:00One-to-Ones in breakout rooms16:00 to 16:30Mingling and break16:30 to 18:30Launch of From Arthur's Seat anthology, readings from the winners of The University of Edinburgh Writing Prizes plus a guest reader, followed by a drinks receptionHow to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Tickets are available via Eventbrite - please note, however, that the conference and From Arthur's Seat launch must be booked separately. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in English Literature at Edinburgh?We offer a wide range of undergraduate programmes, taught masters, and research degrees, including a Masters by Research and a PhD. As an undergraduate, you will read works of literature written in English from around the world, and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study.Our courses explore the relationship between literary texts and the construction of national, international and imperial cultures. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support postgraduate research which crosses boundaries between languages and disciplines. Find out more about studying English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature May 09 2025 13.30 - 18.30 Creative Writing Conference 2025 A one-day conference featuring industry professionals, panel discussions, networking, and author readings. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
May 09 2025 13.30 - 18.30 Creative Writing Conference 2025 A one-day conference featuring industry professionals, panel discussions, networking, and author readings.
