Some of Wales’
brightest writing talents, alongside key members of the publishing
industry, will be gathering at Swansea’s Dylan Thomas Centre on Thursday
17th May for the third annual Writers’ Day - an opportunity for all those
interested in the literary scene to share tips, thoughts and opinions
about the writing life and its pleasures and challenges.
This free event, organised annually by the creative writing
departments of Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity St
David, Carmarthen, will feature a range of exciting authors, editors,
and agents who all have invaluable experience to share. The event kicks
off with an appearance from author and broadcaster, Jon Gower, who will
be launching his brand new short story collection, Too Cold for Snow
(Parthian, 2012), followed by agent Euan Thorneycroft, from literary
agency AM Heath, talking about what’s in, who’s out and what’s going to
happen to publishing in the digital age, Editors Gwen Davies (New Welsh
Review) and Fiona Sampson (formerly of Poetry Review) will be sharing
advice about getting your work published in magazines, while winner of
the T.S. Eliot prize, Philip Gross will be reading from his latest
collection.
Event organiser, Dr. Fflur Dafydd of Swansea University said: “This
is the third time we have held this event, and we are extremely proud of
how the event has flourished, and how it brings together aspiring and
established writers in a convivial environment where there is plenty of
opportunity to chat, glean advice and share experience. This year is set
to be the best yet and people are advised to book early to avoid
disappointment.”
Two new creative writing anthologies will also be launched during
the day, Tongues, the work of creative writing students from Trinity
Saint David, and the online magazine, Swansea Review, which features
brand new work from students and staff at Swansea University, as well as
established writers.
Following the Writers’ Day, Fluellen Theatre Co will present
extracts from drama by Swansea University MA students, in the second of
two ‘Rough Diamonds’ evenings.
To reserve your free ticket, click here or contact the Dylan Thomas Centre: 01792 463980.
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