How To Run a Writing Event Literature and Books


A day giving practical advice and interactive exercises to give you all the information you need to run your own writing events.

HOW TO RUN A WRITING EVENT
With Alex Davis
QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
Saturday 20th May, 10:00am - 4:00pm

With a huge range of booming literature festivals, book launches, writing workshops, conventions and much more besides, the writing event scene is livelier than ever. But how do you go about putting together a successful event yourself?

This workshop is aimed at aspiring event co-ordinators, with a range of practical tips for leading to a successful activity, including developing your concept, programming speakers, marketing and on the day delivery. QUAD’s Literature Officer Alex Davis has been involved in running writing events for over a decade including Derby Book Festival, Derby Festival of Words, Nottingham’s Poetry In The City, Edge-Lit, Alt.Fiction and more.

Tickets £30 from QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606 or from http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/course/how-to-run-a-writing-event-with-alex-davis.aspx

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Date(s)20 May 2017
VenueQUAD
AddressMarket Place, Derby, Derby, Derbyshire,
DE1 3AS

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Event Details

Date20 May 2017
Time(s)10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost£30
VenueQUAD
Market Place, Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AS
Phone01332 290606
CategoryLiterature and Books


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