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The Guild does not help writers find agents or publishers and does not act as an agent, publisher or production company. Information about getting an agent or publisher can be found in The Writers’ And Artists’ Yearbook.

21 May, London

The latest Off the Shelf at Black's event - a collaboration between the Writers' Guild and Fiction Uncovered. Novelist Chioma Okereke will read from her work and discuss her writing.

The event runs from 11am-4pm at Black's Club in London for a maximum of 23 attendees, who will have a chance to read some of their own work after lunch. Cost is £25,including 2-course lunch.

Open to all, including non-members of the Guild.

Full details on our Facebook page

Smith-Nobbs

25 June - On comic writing

An Off the Shelf at Black's event - a collaboration between the Writers' Guild and Fiction Uncovered. Helen Smith and David Nobbs will read from their work and discuss comic writing.

The event runs from 11am-4pm at Black's Club in London for a maximum of 23 attendees, who will have a chance to read some of their own work after lunch. Cost is £25,including 2-course lunch.

Open to all, including non-members of the Guild.

Full details on our Facebook page.

Jeremy Howe, the Commissioning Editor for Radio 4 drama, will be describing his work and answering the audience’s questions with Amanda Whittington, followed by drinks and light refreshments.

Derby Theatre, 13 July 2012

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