First Draft Assembly - Edinburgh

A relaxed indie publishing networking evening for bold voices, real conversation, and building something new, together. Come curious.

Welcome for the first instalment of the First Draft Assembly!

Come curious about the indie publishing industry. Come unfinished in your projects. Come exactly where you are in your journey. This space is for the full indie publishing ecosystem and for building something new together.
Exchange ideas, and spark collaboration in an environment built for connection, not pitches.

Coming solo? Perfect. This is the first instalment, and nobody knows each other yet (that’s kind of the point). You don’t need an elevator pitch. Just show up and strike up a conversation!

How the evening flows:
✨ Open networking — arrive, grab a drink, meet people
🎤 Featured speaker + Q&A — honest insights, open discussion
🔥 More networking — because the best conversations come after

Speaker to be announced.