Writers - Keep up to Date - by Wendy Jones
It seems to me that the only constant in this world is change. This may seem a strange statement to make, especially since I'm writing this at 6.30 am. However, as a writer, I have come to realise change happens at an ever increasing frequency. How on earth is the poor writer meant to keep up to date with all these changes? As part of my Continuing Professional Development as a writer, I attend a number of conferences and industry information days each year. This year I am privileged to be on the organising committee for the ScotsWrite Conference. Taking place in the Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort, in Cumbernauld, from 22nd-24th September 2017, it promises to be jam packed full with everything a writer needs to support their career. The four strands of the conference can be seen in the image below. Speakers include, Joanne Harris, Joanna Pen, Jane Johnson, Charlie Higson, Caro Ramsey and Denise Mina, amongst many others. Early Bird Booking finishes on 22nd June, ...