HI~Arts is very pleased to announce the first details of its Summer/Autumn 2006 programme of Writer Surgeries, taking place across the Highlands and Islands area.
The surgeries provide hour-long, one-to-one sessions for writers wanting to discuss and develop their work and practice, whether they are seeking advice on any aspect of their own writing or on accessing funding or training opportunities, local and national contacts, assistance in progressing projects etc.
HI~Arts writing development programme provides writers in the region with independent, anonymous critical reading, mentoring, advice on developing and publishing their work, tips from agents and publishers etc, help obtaining finance. The surgeries are a vital part of this work enabling writers to discuss development opportunities in the context of their own work.
For some, the surgeries are a matter of seeking basic advice and assistance on the practicalities of being a writer and getting published, for others it is a more personal journey, seeking direction and support in their work.
The sessions are with HI~Arts' Writing Development Coordinator Peter Urpeth, and are open to writers at any stage in their work and development, and writing in any medium.
Summer / Autumn Writer Surgery Programme: Elgin, Moray - Saturday 5th August 2006, 11am-4pm at Elgin Community Centre.
Brodick, Isle of Arran - Saturday 2nd September 2006, Venue TBC
Lerwick, Shetland - Saturday 9th September 2006, 11am-4pm. Part of WordPlay 2006, Shetland Book Festival.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull - Saturday 23rd September 2006, 11am-4pm at An Tobar Arts Centre. The surgeries are free. To book a place, please call Fiona Fisher at HI~Arts - 01463 720885, or email
fiona@hi-arts.co.uk Full details of the Surgeries and HI~Arts Writing Development Services are at:
www.hi-arts.co.uk Writers wishing to be informed of our writing development services and events can join our e-mail list at the website.
HI~Arts Writing Development Programme is financially supported by Scottish Arts Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Ends.
