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If you are in the Leicester area on 22nd March, it would be lovely to see you at States of Independence, our free book festival for Indie publishers and authors. Working with our industry-partner @DahliaBooks @farhanashaikh, we've put together a day of treats.
Huge thanks to everyone who made States of Indie such a joyous day: @farhanashaikh, indie publishers & authors, DMU student volunteers, presenters, Security, Estates, cafe workers ... Here's Carol Leeming, who hosted a brilliant "in conversation" with our keynote Anthony Joseph.
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The night before an event is always nerve-wracking, but lucky to have support from top colleagues & friends. Big shout-out to @farhanashaikh, Matt Kirton, Simon Perril, Zee Oliver, @RodDuncan, Louise P, Rosie G, Sally D.
Join us tomorrow @dmuleicester: leicestercentreforcreativewr… – at West Bridgford, England
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It's nearly time to launch these beauties into the world and celebrate the class of 2025. In the Middle features new writing from the Midlands by writers of colour.
Thanks #ACESupported for making the #MiddleWayMentoring project possible!
Excited to take delivery of these fab colouring pencils for our children's activity and book-themed Victorian puzzle pockets. Hoping to see readers and writers of all ages at States of Independence this year. 🤞
Register here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/states-of…
⭐️ 20+ bookstalls
⭐️keynote with award-winning poet, novelist, musican Anthony Joseph
⭐️ free talks, workshops & poetry open mic
⭐️ book cover trail & colouring activity for younger readers
⭐️ make a book-themed Victorian puzzle pocket (for any age 😉)
⭐️ cafe open 10-3pm
States of Independence 2025
Date: 22 mar • 10:00
Location: The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY
eventbrite.co.uk/e/states-of…
Spotted by @farhanabshaikh outside the Hugh Aston building @dmuleicester. Come and join us on 22nd March for a wonderful free book festival in a day.
Register here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/states-of…
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Registrations are now open for this year's States of Independence festival which takes place on Saturday 22nd March at @dmuleicester. Join us!
Grab your free ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/states-of…?
#Leicester #bookfestival
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Bookings for this year's States of Independence are now open! Come and join our book fair:
- Independent publishers and presses
- Independent authors
- Zine makers
- Artist collectives & Writing clubs
- Literature organisations
Link to stall booking form
leicestercentreforcreativewr… – at West Bridgford, England
Hello writers,
we still have some places available on our MA Creative Writing at De Montfort University; if you’d like to chat about applying, then do email Programme Leader Simon Perril: [email protected]
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Come along to this year’s amazing States of Independence Book Festival - there’ll be so many brilliant events, wonderful speakers, and, of course, lots of beautiful books! @StatesofIndie @dmuleicester @farhanashaikh #Creativity #WritingCommunity #Books 📚
Join us in Leicester on Saturday for our wonderful free book festival. Keynote: Louise Doughty, audience w. lit. agent Phillippa Sitters, free workshops (incl. @meganjstaylor), indie publishers, Ivy Ngeow & our fab students selling their books. tickettailor.com/events/stat…
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