I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle for her imaginative and efficient organisation of people and events
EVENTS
Author events, creative writing courses, networking events and business masterclasses: Key Words has it all covered. To be added to our mailing list for future events and updates, please email: michelle@key-words.co.uk
EVENT SCHEDULE 2012
JUNE
Monday 11 June, 9.00am-12 noon
Coffee & Cake Business Network ‘Writing for Business’ Seminar
How to Write a Press Release
Learn how to craft a press release that will get noticed by the media. Find out how to write a catchy header, learn the structure of a good press release and pick up some tips on approaching the media. This seminar includes a workshop element.
£49, including coffee/tea & mid-morning cake
Café Society, 15 Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DR
Thursday 14 June, 5.30-7pm – Peter James ‘In Conversation’
The number one bestselling thriller/murder mystery novelist and film producer Peter James visits Huddersfield to discuss his writing career, including his fictional detective Roy Grace and latest stand-alone novel, Perfect People.
Waterstones, New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2BQ. £3 including Cheese & Wine
To book this event, phone Waterstones 01484 431 051 or book online here PETER JAMES IN CONVERSATION
Tuesday 19 June, 9.00am-12 noon
Coffee & Cake Business Network ‘Writing for Business’ Seminar
Blogging for Business
Want to blog but not sure how to get started? An introduction to writing a blog, including structure, key words, headings and making sure you present your blog in a way that engages the reader.
£49, including coffee/tea & mid-morning cake
Café Society, 15 Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DR
Thursday 24 June, 4.30-6pm – Coffee & Cake Business Network
The Coffee & Cake Business Network meets every third Thursday of the month. The aim of the event is 1. Network, 2. Get expert advice, 3. Eat cake. In Experts’ Corner this month is Judith Wright of Wright Angle Marketing (WAM) who is an expert on marketing strategy and campaigns, PR, design, and marketing and social media training.
£5 (plus Eventbrite fee) including coffee & cake at Café Society, 15 Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DR
To book this event please click on Coffee & Cake June
JULY
Tuesday 3rd July, 9.00am-12 noon
Coffee & Cake Business Network ‘Writing for Business’ Seminar
How to Write an E-Marketing Campaign
Understand the principles of writing an email campaign to market your business. Learn about the importance of the subject header line, writing memorable copy and the call to action.
£49, including coffee/tea & mid-morning cake
Café Society, 15 Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DR
Sunday 8 July, 10am-3pm – Key Words Creative Writing Day
Struggling to get started with your writing – or to finish a project? Learn how to find your writing voice, shape your ideas and choose your route into getting your work published.
10.00 – 10-15am Arrive, coffee/tea, introduction
10.15 – 11.15am Getting Started & Finding Your Voice With book doctor Andrew Wille
11.15 – 11.30am Break with coffee/tea
11.30 – 12.30pm Shaping Your Ideas Bold Beginnings, Memorable Middles & Unforgettable Endings. With book doctor Andrew Wille
12.30 – 1.00pm Lunch (sandwiches provided)
1.00 – 2.00pm Author Talk With Michael Stewart, author of King Crow
2.00 – 3.00pm Self Publishing and E-books With Helen Stothard, HLS Publishing Solutions
and/or
2.00 – 3.00pm One-to-One with the Book Doctor*
Your chance to have a 15-minute personal session with Andrew Wille to discuss your work in more depth (£25)
3pm END
*One-to-One Sessions: There are 4 slots available (2.00-2.15pm, 2.15-2.30pm, 2.30-2.45pm & 2.45-3pm) and the fee is £25 (payable to Andrew in advance, more details on booking). You will need to provide a 2,000-3,000-word piece of writing (can be an outline plus writing sample) by the end of Sunday 24 June, which Andrew will discuss with you during your personal session.
Please email michelle@key-words.co.uk or call 07771 530 450 to book your One-to-One Session.
The Speakers:
Andrew Wille – editor, creative writing tutor, book doctor (www.wille.org).
Michael Stewart – author of King Crow (winner of The Guardian’s ‘Not the Booker’ Award) and organiser of the Huddersfield Literary Festival (www.michael-stewart.org.uk)
Helen Stothard – head of HLS Publishing Solutions and E-book publishing expert (www.hlspublishing.com).
Michelle Hodgson (organiser) – runs Key Words Events and spent 12 years as a book PR, promoting authors and celebrities from Iain Banks to Whoopi Goldberg (www.key-words.co.uk).
At Café Society, 15 Byram St, Huddersfield HD1 1DR
£75 including refreshments and light lunch
To book this event, please email Michelle@key-words.co.uk or call 07771 530 450
For further information or to join the mailing list for events, please keep checking back on these pages or email michelle@key-words.co.uk
PAST EVENTS
Dinner & Conversation With Iain Banks, 27 April 2012 at The Keys, Huddersfield
Rock Performance Techniques for Business, 2 March 2012, Ricky’s School of Rock, Huddersfield
Dinner & Conversation With Sophie Hannah, 24 February 2012 at The Keys, Huddersfield
How to Write & Sell Your Novel, 20 November 2011 at The Keys, Huddersfield
Dinner & Conversation With Joanne Harris, 18 November 2011 at The Keys, Huddersfield
Read about these events here: http://www.examiner.co.uk
Testimonials for Rock Performance Techniques for Business
“The event was great fun, lively and full of information about how to present your business better. Highly recommended big thanks to Ricky and Michelle for making it happen.” Glenn Fox, Foxcom, easiweb, easivideo
“Rick’s presentation skills evening was a great opportunity to learn new skills and ways to create a more interesting and fun presentation. Something happens when you are on a stage with lights, smoke machine and a guitar!” Janet Jones, Success Images
Take a look at our Rock Performance Techniques for Business videos and see what a great job our delegates did when they took to the stage.
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