The Writers’ and Indie Publishers’ Forum takes place at Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton, over the weekend of 8 – 10 July. The object of the Forum is to enable writers to share their work with other writers and the public while expanding their skills, learning from each other and discovering what specialist publishing and distribution services are available.

The programme is as follows:

Friday 8 July, 6.30 – 8.30 pm: Registration and a chance for writers to display their books on the sales tables and meet other writers. Entertainment and a light supper will be provided.

Saturday 9 July, 9 am – 5 pm: Writers will be allocated a time to present their work to the audience, and will have the opportunity to sell and sign copies of their work and talk to publishers. There will be an optional Forum dinner at 6 pm – numbers required by 1 July. Pay on the night (about $30).

Sunday 10 July, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm: Guest speakers will provide a panel discussion on the production, sale and distribution of books, as well as changes that are taking place in the industry.

A $10 registration fee is required from people wishing to make a presentation on Saturday. Numbers of presenters are limited to the first 15, and registrations close 1 July. For more information and to register, contact Peter or Irene Thomas on 027 249 3146 or 03-573 5501, goodhope@clear.net.nz.

Entry is free to interested parties, potential authors, the general public and partners of participants.