The Festival of Writing, happening April 2010, is aiming to be the biggest and best writers' conference in the UK. There'll be some big name authors (including WW's own Emma Darwin), some heavy-hitting agents and some of the most influential publishers in the business. The festival offers a host of talks, workshops, courses, pitch sessions, and much more. It should be a brilliant way to make contacts, improve your skills ... and have loads of fun too. http://www.festivalofwriting.com
Don't forget to mention WriteWords if you book!

Hi Anna, I'll be running a workshop there too!

Ooh fab, Roger can I add you to the news piece then? didn't realise!

Please do!