Digi_Create is produced by New Writing North's Digital Literature programme as part of Creative Fuse North East.

Explore the creative ways that writers are using digital technologies and distribution to develop their work and to engage with audiences. We will be showcasing projects and collaborations and exploring how artists and industry professionals have developed, funded and launched new ideas. The event is suitable for professional writers who are looking to expand their business skills or for emerging writers/producers/publishers who wish to gain professional skills, insights and understanding. This event is open to all writers in the North.

Full schedule:

12.30-12.45pm: Arrival and tea and coffee

12.45-1pm: Introduction from Claire Malcolm

(CEO, New Writing North)

1-1.45pm: PORTFOLIO: Emma Hill, Senior Content Producer for BBC Children’s Inhouse Interactive & Joseph Amoah, Assistant Producer. How BBC Children’s is using storytelling across forms to engage with younger audiences.

1.45-2.30pm: CASE STUDY: Kate Pullinger/Ambient Literature, “Breathe”.

2.30-3.15pm: CASE STUDY: Richard Evans, “Aeon”

3.15-3.30pm: Comfort break

3.30-4.15pm: PORTFOLIO: David Varela

Working across forms and commissioners in the digital writing world.

4.15-5pm: PORTFOLIO: Tony White

A portfolio of collaborative work.

5-5.45pm: DEVELOPMENT: Alison Boyle, Relationship Manager for Literature, Arts Council England (North).

Developing your digi-lit project: Ideas, resources and networks.

5.45-6pm: Any Questions