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 Writers’ Day
at The Dylan Thomas Centre

Thursday 17 June 2010
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
Free Event

The creative writing departments of Swansea University and Trinity University College, Carmarthen, in conjunction with the Dragon Innovation Partnership, invite the public to a day of workshops, discussion and readings at the Dylan Thomas centre. This will be an opportunity for students and the wider community of Swansea and Carmarthen to enjoy a day of discussion about writing and publishing and to meet with key figures in the industry.

There will be representation from Parthian Books (Dominic Williams) Alcemi Press (Gwen Davies) as well as an opportunity to hear top London agent Euan Thorneycroft from AM Heath talk about his role as an agent. The established poet & singer-songwriter Paul Henry will read his poetry and talk about his publishing history, and it will also be a great opportunity to hear the staff of the creative writing departments of both universities – Professor Stevie Davies, Dr. Jeni Williams, Dr. Fflur Dafydd, and Nigel Jenkins - talk about their own experiences, as they engage in conversation with the contributors. There will also be an opportunity to buy books and a chance to chat informally to contributors after each session.

The Timetable:

10.15 am -11.30 am: Session 1 - Gwen Davies from Alcemi Press in conversation with Fflur Dafydd
 

11.30 am - 12.00 noon: Coffee & biscuits, and a chance to buy books

12.00 noon - 1.15 pm: Session 2 - Agent Euan Thorneycroft from AM Heath in conversation with Stevie Davies

1.15 pm - 2.15 pm: Lunch

2.15 pm - 3.30 pm: Session 3 – Dominic Williams from Parthian in conversation with Jeni Williams

3.30 pm - 4.00 pm: Coffee break

4.00 pm - 5.15 pm: Session 4 - Paul Henry in conversation with Nigel Jenkins

5.15 pm: Signing session by Paul Henry, a chance to buy books, end of event.

This is a free event, funded by the Dragon Innovation Partnership,
but in order to secure a place, please ring
the Dylan Thomas Centre on: 01792 463980