On Friday we’re offering a range of professional development opportunities, starting with bookable 1:1 sessions with industry folks: come and ask your questions! 

Some practical points: 

• Each session lasts for 15 minutes. Use the booking box below to book a slot.
• There’s no set up time - be prepared to make the most of your 15 minutes and come prepared with your questions 
• There’s no application process and it’s not possible to submit material in advance
• The Festival doesn’t have devices available for presentations 
• We recommend you arrive 15 minutes ahead of your booked slot! 

Sit down with Elizabeth Haylett Clark from the Society of Authors and ask your questions about the business side of publishing. 

In these sessions, Elizabeth is available to discuss:

• Publishing contracts and issues
• Rights
• Copyright and permissions
• Chasing payments
• Dealing with publishers and agents

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth Haylett Clark is a Senior Contracts Advisor at the Society of Authors and liaison for Society of Authors Northern Ireland. 

She is part of the advisory team answering queries on all kinds of matters relating to the business of publishing and commenting in detail on members’ contracts.

If you’re a member of the Society of Authors, join CEO Anna Ganley for a Drop-In Session with members between 11.00 - 1.00pm on Friday 5 June. Click here for more details.