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Nottingham Writer’s Studio member offered worldwide publishing deal from Piatkus following Writing Industries Conference Nottingham Writer’s Studio member Joanna Danks has been offered a worldwide publishing deal from Piatkus for her book, “In The Blender”. Her work was selected for an agent interview at the Writing Industries... [Read more of this article]

July 30 – August 1 2010 will see New Walk Museum transformed into ‘Lyric Lounge Leicester’ – an enchanting performance space celebrating the power of live literature. Events are part of a region-wide series of mini-festivals taking place throughout 2010, following on from the massive success of last year’s ‘Lyric Lounge Leicester’. Alongside... [Read more of this article]

Spires and Minarets A new pamphlet of Paul Sutherland’s poetry Spires and Minarets has been published by Sunk Island Publishing. Information about Spires and Minarets can be found at http://www.scribd.com/doc/29317530/Spires-and-Minarets . Retail cost, £3.50 + 50p (post and parcel) Cheque to N.P.Sutherland please and sent to Jasmine Cottage,... [Read more of this article]

HUMOUR, glamour and an all-round feel-good factor – Keith Large’s Laughs from Leicestershire opened their summer tour in style in front of a sell-out audience at Buxton’s Poole Cavern. Laughs from Leicestershire from Carrot Napper on Vimeo. The Loughborough College technician and playwright hosted three of his latest playlets cocking a lighthearted... [Read more of this article]

Agents are the bridge between writers and publishers, and are among the most influential people in the publishing industry. The role of the agent can include much more than simply selling a book, and agents are increasingly responsible for finding and nurturing talented new writers. Choosing the right agent can affect every step of a writer’s career,... [Read more of this article]

Books & Things – July 2010 – The Lyric Lounge News, events and opportunities for readers and writers http://literaturenetwork.org Hello! This month in Books & Things we think about reading – Everybody’s Reading. The new festival of reading in Leicester takes place between 2nd-10th October 2010, and we want YOU to help get... [Read more of this article]