Event start date: 10/05/2025
Location: Arnos Vale Cemetery
Passionate about crafting stories that spark young imaginations? Ready to embark on a journey into the fabulous world of children’s literature?
Join us for Storytale Futures: Writers’ Day – Writing Middle Grade Fiction, a full-day Adult only (18+) event for tailored for budding and emerging adult writers crafting novels for 9-12 year olds.
In the picturesque and inspiring surroundings of Arnos Vale, our writers’ day offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor workshops led by acclaimed children’s authors Sophie Kirtley, Rachel Delahaye, Emma Read and Ash Bond. Dive into sessions that will explore ideas, characters, setting and editing in a creative and interactive way with the aim of elevating your storytelling skills.
Engage with fellow writers and seize the opportunity to network with local authors. With ample time for creative reflection and informal chats, plus a lively panel discussion with a publisher, our Storytale Futures: Writers’ Day promises to ignite your imagination and fuel your journey towards publication.
The Writers’ Day will end on a high with a fascinating and informative publishing panel discussion with Penny Thomas (co-founder and publisher at Firefly Press), Jo Nadin (author, editor and academic) and Gill Mclay (children’s book agent). Plus there will be time for you to ask the panel your publishing and writing related questions.
Don’t miss this immersive and inspiring experience designed to propel your middle-grade fiction writing to new heights.
This day is aimed at ADULTS writing for children, rather than creative kids. We welcome young people but cannot take responsibility for anyone under 18.
Ticket info
Adults (18+) only: £50.50pp. Book here.
*Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket fee.
End date: 5:00pm on Saturday May 10th, 2025