Publisher Surgeries
Sign up for a ten-minute 1:1 with any of the following fantastic publishers: John McAuliffe from Carcanet, Edward Crossan from Birlinn, Ghazal Mosadeq of Pamenar Press, Lorna Callery-Sithole of Art Riot Press and Duncan Lockerbie of both Tapsalteerie and Stewed Rhubarb.
To book a slot, complete this form before 3 November selecting your top three publishers to book a 1:1 with. We’ll be in touch to confirm the times of your 1:1s by 6 November at the latest.
Edward Crossan will be accepting pitches during his surgeries.
Lorna Callery-Sithole invites you to come and ask the questions you’d be too embarrassed to ask a publisher! Poets can either bring one burning question/publishing dilemma or select from the
following topics:
1. Rejected! Now What? (Understanding rejection.)
2. What makes a publisher say yes? (Insider knowledge.)
3. The Manuscript MOT (Is my manuscript ready?)
4. Show me the money! (Publishing finances are mysterious!)
5. Do I need an audience? (Modern publishing anxiety.)
The other editors will be happy to offer individualised advice and guidance on whatever part of the submission and publishing process you’re most keen to discuss.
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