Very open evening: Staple Magaine & TLC

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In Lecture Theatre:

Part 1:

6pm - 7.15pm: Panel discussion: ''Get a grip: thinking about getting published?' The Literary Consultancy is the UK's leading editorial service. Founded in 1996, it has helped many writers to achieve publication, as well as enabled many more to get a handle on how their work stands in relation to the publishing industry. A panel of experienced professional writers and industry experts including Simon Trewin of United Agents, Richard Skinner of Goldsmiths and the Faber Academy, Staple editor Wayne Burrows and TLC founding director Rebecca Swift answer questions on how writers can make the industry work for them.

Part two:

7.30 - 8.30pm: Readings from The Publishing Issue of Staple Magazine. A vibrant range of readings from a selection of the contributors, including Terry Darlington, whose witty and captivating Narrow Dog to Carcassone became a best-seller with Transworld; Tim Clare, whose recent publication We Can't All be Astronauts discusses the perils of publication; and Richard Skinner whose ingenious works include The Red Dancer and The Velvet Gentleman (an extract from which is set to appear in Staple 72, Winter 2009). The Publishing Issue of Staple examines the writing industry from multiple view-points and features, among others, writers TLC has helped get published, as well as excellent writers whose work yet eludes the industry.

Entry: Free

Time: 6:00pm