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Call My Agent! The Role of the Literary Agent

Part of The Business of Books series, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022.

What does a literary agent’s day look like? Discover the intricacies of the role with Heather Parry, co-founder of Extra Teeth literary magazine and the Society of Authors’ Senior Policy and Liaison Manager for Scotland. Joined by an impressive line-up of literary agents, Parry chairs a discussion that explores current trends in the book industry, what agents look for in submissions and how they work with writers. Featuring Abi Fellows (The Good Literary Agency), Chloe Seager (Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency), Emma Paterson (Aitken Alexander Associates) and Isobel Dixon (Blake Friedmann Literary Agency).

Format: In person

Fee: Pay what you can

Find out more and book your place by visiting the Edinburgh International Book Festival website.

Scottish Spoken Word Showcase

Part of The Business of Books series, this celebratory showcase is hosted by poet and Creative Director of I Am Loud Poets Productions, Kevin Mclean.

Spoken word is an increasingly visible and important part of Scotland’s cultural life. Discover its strength, diversity and creativity in this celebratory showcase, where artists shed light on their inspirations, celebrate the scene’s lineage and traditions, and highlight its extraordinary artists. Hosted by poet and Creative Director of I Am Loud Poets Productions, Kevin Mclean, with Bee Asha, BEMZ, Dave Hook, Gray Crosbie, Jo Gilbert, Mae Diansangu, Kevin P Gilday and Victoria McNulty.

Format: In-person and online

Fee: Pay what you can

This event is supported by Creative Scotland. Find out more and book your place by visiting the Edinburgh International Book Festival website.

The Bookseller Marketing and Publicity Conference

After two years of connecting virtually, Marketing and Publicity Conference will be back in person at County Hall, Waterloo on 27 June 2022, alongside a full livestream if you’d prefer to join online.

The theme of this year’s conference is Connect and Reflect. Publishing today feels like a tale of two industries: on one hand there’s enthusiasm, excitement and a sense of real opportunity; on the other hand there is stress, low morale and burnout, none of which can be ignored.

We’ll be drawing on all we’ve learned over the past couple of years to bring you a fully hybrid event, complete with talks, panels, workshops and surgeries. We cannot wait to be back in the room together again to share ideas and learn from each other.

For details and to book, see The Bookseller Marketing and Publicity Conference website.