Taking the Next Step
Making the step from aspiring poet to professional poet may seem daunting but this Development Day session is here to help demystify the process. Join a panel of industry professionals and practitioners as they discuss routes to publishing, establishing your reputation, and the process of pitching for commissions and festival appearances. Guests include Director of Newcastle Poetry Festival Theresa Muñoz, poet Len Pennie and editor Edward Crossan.
Chaired through the ConVERSE Emerging Chairs Programme with Edinburgh University.
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