What genre is my book? How can I fund my writing process? What does an agent do? Can I query a publisher directly? What is a good book deal? Who decides where my book is stocked? How do I get events? How do I deal with elations and failure? Where do I find community?
Every writer has wanted to ask questions like this, and so many more. Now you can.
Writing the Book I Querying I Working with Publishers I Post-Publication I Building Community
Voices from across the literary sector, including writers, agents, publishers, festival programmers, and booksellers, are coming together in this series of free online events to answer those questions that are so essential to the life of your book – but often so hard to ask.
Every day, from Monday 13th to Friday 17th May, there will be a panel discussion to which you can submit questions. These Panel Discussions are open to all.* You can book individual Panel Discussions below, or book for all five sessions by filling out this form.
There is also the chance to chat with a member of that day’s panel in a short 1-2-1 session through our Evening Surgeries. There are ten x 10-minute sessions available each evening, which you can also book below.**
This programme has been developed and funded by Creative Scotland, with support from Hawthornden Foundation with Society of Authors, and facilitated by Moniack Mhor.
Panel Discussions
3.00pm – 4.00pm BST
A panel of professionals and experts discuss a range of questions from different angles
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Life of a Book: Writing the Book
Mon 13th May
In this first session of the week, we look at the beginning state of any writer’s journey: turning your words into a book.
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Life of a Book: Querying
Tue 14th May
You’ve got your book into a good shape: how do you now go about getting it published? How do you work with an agent?
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Life of a Book: Working with Publishers
Wed 15th May
You or your agent are now working with a publisher. In this session the panel will discuss what to expect during this stage of your book’s journey.
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Life of a Book: Post-Publication
Thu 16th May
Publication day is approaching; how do you navigate the highs and lows of the post-publication period?
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Life of a Book: Building Community
Fri 17th May
As you look now towards the next stage of your career, how do you work with other writers and organisations? How do you access and co-create community?
Read more and book your place.
Evening Surgeries
6.00pm – 8.30pm BST
1-2-1 sessions to ask your questions directly to a member of the day’s panel discussions
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Life of a Book: Writing the Book Evening Surgery
Mon 13th May
In these short 1-2-1 sessions you can ask questions specific to your own writing project.
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Life of a Book: Querying Evening Surgery
Tue 14th May
Tailor your questions to your own circumstances for these 1-2-1s on the subject of querying and working with agents.
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Life of a Book: Working with Publishers Evening Surgery
Wed 15th May
In this session you can explore the questions specific to your own publishing journey.
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Life of a Book: Post-Publication Evening Surgery
Thu 16th May
This session focuses on your own writing journey and your expectations around the release of your book into the world and next steps.
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Life of a Book: Building Community Evening Surgery
Fri 17th May
These sessions allow you to ask questions specific to your own community needs, and the ways in which you can align and support.
Read more and book your place.
* Please let us know when booking if you have any access needs.
** We will hold 2 places back for those who may have problems using online bookings forms. Please contact us on info@moniackmhor.org.uk if you would like to request one of these sessions.