6 days to go ...
If you are in the Leicester area on 22nd March, it would be lovely to see you at States of Independence, our free book festival for Indie publishers and authors. Working with our industry-partner @DahliaBooks@farhanashaikh, we've put together a day of treats.
Huge thanks to everyone who made States of Indie such a joyous day: @farhanashaikh, indie publishers & authors, DMU student volunteers, presenters, Security, Estates, cafe workers ... Here's Carol Leeming, who hosted a brilliant "in conversation" with our keynote Anthony Joseph.
The night before an event is always nerve-wracking, but lucky to have support from top colleagues & friends. Big shout-out to @farhanashaikh, Matt Kirton, Simon Perril, Zee Oliver, @RodDuncan, Louise P, Rosie G, Sally D.
Join us tomorrow @dmuleicester: https://t.co/o7kSC5xbAH
It's nearly time to launch these beauties into the world and celebrate the class of 2025. In the Middle features new writing from the Midlands by writers of colour.
Thanks #ACESupported for making the #MiddleWayMentoring project possible!
Excited to take delivery of these fab colouring pencils for our children's activity and book-themed Victorian puzzle pockets. Hoping to see readers and writers of all ages at States of Independence this year. 🤞
Register here:
https://t.co/4SUkbd5iRA
6 days to go ...
If you are in the Leicester area on 22nd March, it would be lovely to see you at States of Independence, our free book festival for Indie publishers and authors. Working with our industry-partner @DahliaBooks@farhanashaikh, we've put together a day of treats.
⭐️ 20+ bookstalls
⭐️keynote with award-winning poet, novelist, musican Anthony Joseph
⭐️ free talks, workshops & poetry open mic
⭐️ book cover trail & colouring activity for younger readers
⭐️ make a book-themed Victorian puzzle pocket (for any age 😉)
⭐️ cafe open 10-3pm
Spotted by @farhanabshaikh outside the Hugh Aston building @dmuleicester. Come and join us on 22nd March for a wonderful free book festival in a day.
Register here:
https://t.co/4SUkbd5QH8
Registrations are now open for this year's States of Independence festival which takes place on Saturday 22nd March at @dmuleicester. Join us!
Grab your free ticket: https://t.co/9x6DBMg8gH?
#Leicester#bookfestival
Bookings for this year's States of Independence are now open! Come and join our book fair:
- Independent publishers and presses
- Independent authors
- Zine makers
- Artist collectives & Writing clubs
- Literature organisations
Link to stall booking form
https://t.co/o7kSC5xbAH
Hello writers,
we still have some places available on our MA Creative Writing at De Montfort University; if you’d like to chat about applying, then do email Programme Leader Simon Perril: [email protected]
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