The First Word

The First Word is….
The kick off event for the 2009 Emerging Writers Festival. A celebration of writing, writers and the word

The First Word is…
The Call to Arms. The Emerging Writers’ Festivals’ unique key note address, this year to be delivered by comic writer Shane McCarthy (2008 EWF Ambassador)

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Living Library

“Come, and take choice of all my library,
And so beguile thy sorrow”.
– William Shakespeare.

 In 2009 the Emerging Writers’ Festival is launching a new event aimed at giving developing writers the opportunity to participate in a brief, individual session with an expert in their field of writing and publishing.

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I write whatever I want, whenever I want

“I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork.”
- Peter De Vries

Have you ever wondered how your favourite freelancers got to be where they are today? Join our panel of established freelance writers, for a drink and chat in our new informal in the pub sessions, part panel session/ part question and answer.

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The serious business of being funny

"The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with."
  - Marty Feldman.

Think it’s all punch lines and gag fests in the comedy world? Join our comedians to explore the serious business of bringing the funny and find the truth behind the smiles.

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