Panelling at Alt.Fiction, Derby, April 26th

Posted on December 13th, 2007 at 11:43

I'm delighted to say that Alex Davis, organiser of Alt.Fiction - Derby's annual, day-long gathering of genre writers, publishers and readers - has asked me to appear on a panel event on the day.

The panel is tentatively titled 'Writers and the Internet' and although the precise theme and discussion points will be decided on much nearer the time, I'd imagine topics will include setting up a website, making the best use of social networking opportunities, enhancing sales potential through online promotional activities, and so forth.

I happen to know that long-time blogging author Charles Stross is one of the author guests on the day, so I'm hoping that Alex will be able to get him onto the panel as well; as one of the early adopter-pioneers of online profile-boosting, Charles' input would be invaluable, I'm sure.

Generally speaking, the last two Alt.Fiction days have been excellent; condensed conventions that offer a great chance for readers and fans to hear from a range of top-name UK genre authors and for writers to pick up plenty of tips, on the art of writing and seeking publication, from editors and agents as well. Definitely worth attending if you're at all interested in the genre scene in the UK. Tickets should go on sale in the new year.

December 13, 2007 | Filed Under Out and About 

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2 Responses to “Panelling at Alt.Fiction, Derby, April 26th”

  1. Lee Harris on January 17th, 2008

    I'll see you there - I'm on the same panel! :-)

  2. Darren on January 17th, 2008

    Excellent! Maybe we can swap some notes at the BFS Open Night :)

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