Forthcoming events

Just to whet your appetite. Summer and autumn events will be focused around the London Design Festival, with an exhibition of posters and the book launch of From Here To Here (see above). But we thought we’d give you a taster of the kinds of things we had up our sleeves for the coming months...

The events team have been busy. We’ve already secured the services of Martin Firrell, an artist who produces words-based pieces in public spaces. Like till receipts and public toilets. Robbed of their usual context, Firell’s often provocative words take on totally different emphasis and meaning. We’ll let you know more as soon as we can.

We’re also in the throes of arranging talks on inspiration (as in where do you get it from?); how to get your manuscript published; ‘Wordsworth’ or what to pay for writing; the triumphant return of Paul Burke on writing for radio (after his previous technical glitches); scriptwriting; and more poetry readings…

A more social 26 gathering has been mooted too, though we’re still mulling over where, when and the most engaging format to lure you all away from the shackles of Microsoft Word.

As usual, we’re open to all your ideas, suggestions and opinions. And if you’d like to take the initiative and set a 26 event up yourself, please let us know and we’ll do everything we can to support you. Just get in touch at talktous@26.org.uk.

posted by David @ 9:43 AM