Part 1: How to get ahead in publishing

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00 – 14:30 GMT

About this event

• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Free

12pm, Publishing and Pitching, at Helensburgh Community Hub, free with a break for tea and cake between the two sessions.

12-1: Judge a book by its publisher? Our panel of experts including Unbound crowdfunded author Alan Gillespie, publisher Ian Spring of Rymour Books, and successful ebook author Daniel Sellers will share their experiences of both non-traditional and traditional publishing. So whether you are an aspiring writer or a book lover join us for a fascinating discussion about different routes to publishing.

1.30-2.30: Fancy getting your writing out there?

A (friendly!) Dragon’s Den style pitching session so you can get some constructive feedback from a panel of experts including published authors, publisher Ian Spring and arts charity Cove Park who regularly select authors for their residency programmes. For more information about pitching your work on the day contact

**Booking a ticket gives you a seat in the audience, if you are interested in pitching there will be more details abot how to do that soon!