'Writing Your Debut Poetry Collection AND Getting it Published'

Portobello Literary Agency- Caro Clarke is a literary agent with over twelve years' experience in publishing– at Transworld (PRH) and at Canongate Books as a Senior Rights Manager. They were named Rights Professional of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2021.

Elspeth Wilson is a Scottish writer and poet who is interested in exploring the possibilities and limitations of the body. Her work has been shortlisted for the Canongate Nan Shepherd Prize and Penguin’s Write Now editorial programme, and she is currently working on her debut novel and debut nature writing manuscript. She is also co-founder of the Writing Happiness project. Her work has been supported by Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and the Royal Society of Literature.

Amina Makele is a writer and a bookblogger! Follow her on social media @aminasbookshelf

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