Northern Writers' Award Roadshow: December 2014 and January 2015

GemArts has teamed up with New Writing North for the Northern Writers Awards free roadshows, taking place across 4 venues in December and January.

To launch this year’s application season for the Northern Writers’ Awards, New Writing North is coming to four northern cities to meet writers who are thinking of entering the awards, or who just want more information about them.You may have written a script, novel, or collection of poems, or have a story idea that you just don't know what to do with – this is the event for you.

The Northern Writers’ Awards are open to both new and experienced writers, and this year includes a special new award – the Channel 4/Northumbria University Award – for writers interested in working on TV dramas.The events are free but booking is required.

For full information and to book, click here.

ROADSHOW EVENTS
Newcastle: Thursday 4 December, 4pm-6pm
The Beacon Centre, Westgate Road. In association with GemArts 
Speakers: New Writing North acting chief executive Anna Disley, Lee Mason (commissioning editor, Channel 4) and Northern Writers’ Awards winners Zaffar Kunial and Stacey Sampson.
Book your place for Newcastle here

Wakefield: Monday 8 December, 4pm-6pm
The Orangery, Wakefield. In association with Beam 
Speakers: New Writing North chief executive Claire Malcolm, Caroline Hollick (head of development, RED Production Company) and Northern Writers’ Awards winners Mari Hannah and Zaffar Kunial.
Book your place for Wakefield here

Manchester: Wednesday 10 December, 4pm-6pm
Contact Theatre, Manchester 
Speakers: New Writing North chief executive Claire Malcolm, Kam Odedra (script editor, RED Production Company), Rebecca Swift, director of The Literary Consultancy, and Northern Writers’ Awards winners Zaffar Kunial and Stacey Sampson.
Book your place for Manchester here

Liverpool: Thursday 8 January, 6pm-8pm:
The Bluecoat. In association with Writing on the Wall 
Speakers: New Writing North acting chief executive Anna Disley, Di Burrows (Lime Pictures, producer, Hollyoaks), literary agent Oli Munson (AM Heath), and former Northern Writers’ Awards winners Mari Hannah and Zaffar Kunial.
Book your place for Liverpool here