Writer's Workshop

Are you a writer with a great book idea with a strong desire to be published? Do you just need the insider scoop on how to perfect and publish your book? Then this is the workshop for you!

This is also your chance to publish a book with Hay House UK and become a bestselling author – one participant will be awarded a publishing contract with Hay House and a £5,000 advance!!!

Join us for a very special two-day workshop with some of Hay House’s finest speakers and authors. The Writer's Workshop will give you the combined wisdom of more than 50 years of writing and publishing experience, including workshops with:

Hay House President/CEO Reid Tracy, who transformed Hay House from a publisher of three books in 1988 to one of the largest independent publishing companies in the world and the leading publisher in the self-help industry.

Michelle Pilley, the Managing Director and Publisher of Hay House UK, will offer key advice as she brings you her 30 years of successful publishing experience and expert knowledge of how to nail a publishing deal.

Julia Cameron, the bestselling author of The Artist’s Way, will lead seminars on her experience of creative writing at its best. Whether you are brand new to her work or have a bookshelf filled with years of ‘Morning Pages’ journals, whether you are working on your first book or your fifth, or simply wishing to experience more creativity, Julia will offer up crucial advice to every attendee.

Robert Holden, renowned psychologist and author who works in the field of positive psychology and well-being, and is considered "Britain's foremost expert on happiness". Robert’s work on psychology and spirituality has been featured on Oprah and in two BBC documentaries. He coaches leaders, entrepreneurs and artists worldwide and is the author of Shift Happens!, Authentic Success, Happiness NOW!, Loveability, Holy Shift! and Life Loves You, co-written with Louise Hay.

You’ll get the inside information about publishing your book that you’ve always wanted to know.

You’ll learn:

How to organize your thoughts into a book
How to rewrite and refine your work
How to manifest the determination to publish your book
How to get a publisher’s attention
How to find an agent
How to write a book proposal
How to handle rejections from publishers
How to contact the press about your book
How to choose between self-publishing and traditional publishing
How to build your platform and social media
How to make a business out of being a writer/author
You’ll also watch exclusive videos of leading Hay House authors as they share their writing process, how they first got published and the secrets that led to their publishing success.

Note: All attendees will receive a special Goody Bag worth £50 on the day!

Saturday
9–10am: Registration
10am–12.30pm: Morning session
12.30–1.30pm: Lunch
1.30-5pm: Afternoon session
5–6pm: Signing Sessions

Sunday
10am–1pm: Morning session
1–2pm: Lunch
2–5pm: Afternoon session
Please note that lunch is not provided. Additional breaks will be scheduled on the day.

CONTEST DETAILS

This could be YOUR chance to publish a book with Hay House UK and become a bestselling author! One participant is guaranteed a £5,000 advance and a publishing contract with Hay House!

Those participants interested in qualifying for the £5,000 advance and publishing contract are required to submit a book proposal.

To be considered for the £5,000 advance and publishing contract, attendees should submit their book proposal via email to writersworkshop@hayhouse.co.uk by 25th March 2018 (Note: email size limit is 10MB).

Please include your cover letter, proposal and all relevant links in one document.
Please be sure to include your name and title of your proposal in the filename of the final document you send. For example, a Word document should be saved as ‘Sally Smith – Manifesting Peace Proposal’.
Participants will learn how to put together a book proposal and will leave the workshop with a manual that details best practices and sample book proposals.
The winner will be announced on Friday 25th May 2018.

ACCESS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

We are committed to making our events accessible to all individuals. Should you require any information or assistance prior to your arrival, please email events@hayhouse.co.uk or call 020 3675 2450.