What is LitCamp?

LitCamp is a space for writers to meet, talk, and share ideas and experience. On the day you’ll meet publishers, agents and other writers in an informal setting. Sessions will be full of information and advice to help you move your writing forward.

Who will be speaking?

Granta, Portobello Books, Legend Press, Vanessa Gebbie, Sarah Law, Jane Wenham-Jones, Paul Ewen, Willesden Writers, Liars League, Peter Carty, Sunny Singh, and more to follow

Details of the key sessions will be posted in the next few days. Anyone who pre-registers for info about the day will receive a notification email when reduced price tickets go on sale - target date for this is Mon 28 July.

Where and where is it happening?

London Metropolitan University, on Friday 12 September 2008 from 11am to 8pm. Full venue details to be provided post-registration.

Can I lead a session?

If you have an idea for a session you'd like to lead, please let us know as your ideas are at the heart of LitCamp. Some slots will be kept open so that ideas can be dropped in last minute. Informal discussion spaces and a writing room will be open for use between programmed sessions.

What will it cost?

£36. This includes entry to all the sessions on Sept 12, plus morning and afternoon coffee, a buffet lunch, and an early evening drink. But if you pre-register now, you'll get 25% off the ticket price when registration officially opens on Friday 25 July (offer subject to availability and strictly first come first served).

How can I help?

First of all, pre-register and tell us what you'd like to do at LitCamp. You may have an idea for a session you'd like LitCamp to offer, a writer or publisher you'd like to deliver a session, or it may be one you want to deliver as writer, teacher, panelist etc. Whatever you’d like to see as part of this, please say. Your ideas are what will make LitCamp tick.

I’m a student, can I get reduced price entry?

If you can’t afford the reduced price entry, there are a few volunteer places for stewards. Pre-register as normal, indicating your interest in volunteering. You will need to arrive early and help out during the day.

Thanks

to everyone who sent in suggestions for sessions or agreed to lead them. Your ideas and involvement are helping shape LitCamp, do continue to stay in touch.

Finally, if your organisation can help with sponsorship or other support, please get in touch.