The first annual Surrey New Writers Festival attracted great audiences; the performances and panel discussions resulted in many engaging conversations about writing and publishing. Here are a few photos from the two-day Festival!
Day 1, University of Surrey Campus
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Chris Stevens talks about digital publishing and app design
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Garrett Turner performs his poetry
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Surrey students and Garrett at the Launch Party
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David Ashford reads his poetry
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Paul Vlitos reads from his latest work
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The Unicorn Lazers play at the Festival Launch Party
Day 2, Abbot’s Hospital
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Liam Bell discusses his novel
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Poetry and Publishing panel
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Humour and Writing panel
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Editing and Being Edited panel
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Literary agent Alex Christofi and publicist Catherine Alport