Writers' career conference

A half day conference focusing on career development for writers has been organised for September in Central London.

Organised by the London and South East branch of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain, the topics will include: market opportunities for writers; how to produce your play for the fringe; fund raising; writing treatments for TV; completing your tax returns and protecting your copyright.

The Career Developments for Writers conference will take place 1300-1700 on 12 September at the Linnaen Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. The cost will be £5 for Writers' Guild members, £7 for non-members.

To register and further information contact Laurance Oxenbury at the Writers' Guild on 0171 723 8074 extension 204 or Lisa Fortescue on 0171 723 8074 extension 209.

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) is a member of the Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) along with BECTU, NUJ, Equity and Musicians Union.