Tickets:
Free for Hearth members / £20 for non-members
About This Event
Join us for Writers' Connect: StoryGarden Edition, a dynamic day of author networking, creative inspiration, and expert insights in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This event is designed to bring together authors, editors, illustrators, screenwriters, literary agents, bookstagrammers, book Reviewers, and book lovers for a unique, enriching experience.
Whether you're an established author or a budding writer, there’s something for everyone. Here's what you can look forward to:
Event Highlights:
StoryGarden: Showcasing Books by Diverse Authors
Discover and explore an eclectic collection of works by diverse authors, celebrating unique voices and stories from various genres.Review your submissions with Literary Agent from The Good Literary Agency
Receive valuable feedback on first page of your manuscript from literary agent Arden Jones from The Good Literary Agency helping you refine and polish your manuscripts for your submissions. You can submit your work beforehand and book a 15 minutes 1-2-1 consultation to gain expert feedback. There are only 10 slots available.Here’s what you need to submit :
1️⃣ A one-page cover letter
2️⃣ A one-page synopsis
3️⃣ The first 5000 words of your completed or work-in-progress draft
4️⃣ Make sure your whole submission is in one Word doc! It can be fiction, non-fiction, adult, or children’s story – but no poetry or scripts, please.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 8th October, 2024
StoryGarden Book Showcase
Showcase your book with fellow book lovers, influencers and reviewers who help promote authors and their works across social media platforms. Build meaningful connections that can support your book marketing efforts.Happy Tree Book Club- Book Exchange
Bring a book, take a book! Exchange reads with fellow attendees and leave with something new for your bookshelf.
Who Should Attend:
Aspiring and established authors
Screenwriters and storytellers
Illustrators and graphic novelists
Literary agents and editors
Bookstagrammers and book reviewers
Book lovers and avid readers
Those looking for critique sessions send first page of your manuscript, and for showcasing the books in StoryGarden, please share book synopsis at events@authorinme.com before 6th of October.
Author In Me
The AIM Literary Festival is organised by Author In Me, an award-winning, independent publishing house committed to empowering diverse voices and bringing genuine and unheard stories to the global market. Along with helping emerging authors increase their representation, AIM also invests in discovering new talent and providing accessible opportunities for aspiring writers. In 2023 Author In Me was chosen as the regional finalist for the Small Press of the Year by the British Book Awards. The organisation was awarded Best in Creative Industries in 2019 by the British Indian Awards. AIM was also shortlisted for SME of the Year by Thames Valley Business Awards in 2020.
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Hearth Members enjoy events like this for free. From £30 / month for a Social Membership, the cost of 2 in real life events, you can access our programme of events, be a part of our nurturing community and find the space to focus on yourself. We’d love to meet you.