As part of our Young Creatives programme, we are holding a series of free online talks about career opportunities linked to creative writing.
Members of First Story’s Alumni will chat with creative professionals about how they got into their roles and about how they use writing, language, and literacy in their work. There will also be a chance for the audience to ask questions.
Plus… at each event everyone who attends will be entered into a free draw for a £25 Book Token!
Click on the links below to book your spot when First Story chats with…
Museums & Libraries experts
Thursday 19 February
7pm-8pm
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Panel: Gabrielle Hefferman (National Football Museum), Will Rene (National Poetry Library), Amie Kirby (Museum Ethnographers Group), Anna Bunney (Manchester Museum).
Publishing experts
Thursday 19 March
7pm-8pm
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Panel: Amy Acre (Bad Betty Press), Will Mackie (New Writing North), James Rennoldson (Bloomsbury), Jess Haycox (Harper North).
Advertising & Marketing experts
Saturday 11 April
2pm-3pm
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Panel: Lola Kent (Writing East Midlands), Tom Lynham (Writer and Designer), Hannah Trevarthen (Nottingham City of Literature).
Media experts
Thursday 21 May
7-8pm
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Panel: Tobi Kyeremateng (Film and TV Producer), Jane Dodge (Former Journalist for BBC and Channel 4 News), Testament (Poet and TV Writer), Em Malden (Producer and Director for Angel Sharp Media), Amanda Whittington (Radio and TV Writer).
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