Is There A Novelist In The House? October 17, 2009

Commonword and Manchester Literature Festival have been seeking out the most exciting new fiction voices in the North West and now six unpublished hopefuls will be pitching their novel to a panel of movers and shakers in the publishing world, including Dan Franklin (Canongate), Rebecca Swift (The Literary Consultancy) and novelist Sherry Ashworth. The panel's favourite will win £250 and the opportunity for more extensive feedback on their work. If you think you have a novel in you and want to know how to get it published, come along for some top tips from those in the know. For more information contact: [email protected]

Free but booking a place is advised.

Official Website: http://manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/09-programme/october-17/is-there-a-novelist-in-the-house