BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@events.authorevents.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T123000 DTSTAMP:20260125T101844Z URL:https://events.authorevents.co.uk/events/authors-perspective-20260228/ SUMMARY:An Author’s Perspective - Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Alice G. May: Choosing Your Publishing Path\n\nTraditional\, in dependent\, hybrid — how do you know which publishing path is right for  you?\n\nIn this session of the An Author’s Perspective Workshop Serie s\, author Alice G. May breaks down the realities of today’s publishin g landscape\, helping writers understand their options and make informed\, confident decisions about the future of their work.\n\nDrawing on her own experience\, Alice will explore the pros\, cons\, expectations\, and myt hs surrounding different publishing routes\, offering honest insight into what each path really involves — creatively\, financially\, and emotion ally.\n\nThis practical and discussion-led workshop is designed to help wr iters step out of confusion and comparison\, and into clarity about what s uccess looks like for them.\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n The key diffe rences between traditional\, independent\, and hybrid publishing\n What e ach route realistically requires in terms of time\, money\, and control\n How to align your publishing choice with your personal goals and prioriti es\n Common misconceptions about “success” in publishing\n Questions every writer should ask before choosing a path\n\nThis session isn’t ab out telling you which route is “best” — it’s about helping you cho ose the one that fits your ambitions\, circumstances\, and creative valu es.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nHeld on the second S aturday of each month (10:30am–12:30pm)\, these relaxed\, welcoming work shops feature guest speakers from across the publishing world — includin g authors\, editors\, and industry professionals — sharing honest insigh ts into their craft and careers.\n\n Tea or coffee on arrival ☕\n Time to chat and connect with fellow writers\n The workshop begins at 11:00a m\, allowing space to settle in\n A supportive\, discussion-friendly envi ronment — no pressure\, no judgement\n\nWhether you’re working on your first draft or refining a manuscript\, this session is designed to help y ou write with greater emotional confidence and clarity.\n\n\n\nWho It’s For\n\n Fiction writers at any stage\n Writers who feel their character s are “flat” or emotionally distant\n Authors who want readers to con nect more deeply with their stories\n Anyone curious about how emotion\, character\, and story truly intertwine\n\nUpcoming Workshops &\; Guest Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.authorevents.co.uk/wp-content/upl oads/2025/11/Workshop-1.png CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Royal Bath Hotel\, Bath Rd\, Bournemouth \, BH1 2EW\, United K ingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bath Rd\, Bournemouth \, BH 1 2EW\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Royal Bath Hotel:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR