Worried about engaging with the literary community? “What is there to lose?!” - Cara Thompson
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On with the next panel discussion on ‘Building your Literary Community’ with Emma Claire Sweeney from Ruppin Agency, and writers Cara Thompson and Alex Noble ✨📚✍️
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Here for the inspiring authors and poets, in depth panel discussions, literary workshops, and 1-1 pitching sessions ❌
Here for the free tote bag ✅
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@curtisbrownltd.bsky.social founder Anna Davis on advice for pitching to an agent: Be concise with information about it, what it meant to you when writing, the genre, comparison titles. Don’t read it. The shorter the pitch, the more space there is for questions. Make it a conversation.’
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And for Anna Davis, the ✨perfect client✨ is someone who recognises that ‘It’s a collaborative process and relationship. Remember that everyone concerned is a human being.’
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The ✨perfect client✨for an agent…
It’s incredibly important that you’re someone with an ‘understanding of your market and your reader. In my experience some of them are writing for themselves and what’s important to them. But think about who your reader is.’ - Natalie Jerome
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Author Tom Benn on finding an agent:
“This is going to be a nightmare to sell, I love it, carry on”
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What do agents expect from writers?
Anna Davis @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social creative writing school:
- Edit it, edit it, edit it
- Doing the research - look into what agents are looking for!!
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What do agents expect from writers?
Natalie Jerome @originateliterary.bsky.social:
- Distinctiveness and clarity of voice
- Personal connection and personal stories that inform your work
- Strength within the competitive industry
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Tuning in to the panel discussion on ‘Working with an Agent: From Submission to Publication’ with Anna Davis, founder and director of @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social creative writing school, Natalie Jerome from @originateliterary.bsky.social, and author Tom Benn ✍️📚
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‘If it’s meant to be out in the world it will find its way, even if it’s another project’ No work is ever truly abandoned, they’re saved for their moment ❤️ #NCWID25 #aspiringauthor

‘The difference between published writers and unpublished writers, is the published ones didn’t give up. They had the grit. They knew how to be a pain in their own arse.’ Claire Daverley, Keynote #NCWID25

‘Don’t force yourself to write through dejection. If you’re a writer at heart, the urge to write will come back and tug on your sleeve.’ Claire Daverley on dealing with rejection. #NCWID25