this workshop is for you.
About this Event
If you are an unpublished writer and want to know about the world of publishing, then
This workshop is for you.
As a writer who has had three novels published, and has self-published a poetry
anthology, Abda will give an insight into the world of publishing, covering the following
topics:
- An overview of the publishing industry
- Abda’s own journey to publication
- The difference between traditional publishing, self-publishing and hybrid
- Submitting your work to agents or small publishers
- Top tips: things you need to know before you make your decision
- Diversification: what else can publishing lead to
There will be a Q&A session a the end
Please arrive 15minutes before the workshop and ensure you have also booked to the festival.
The Session is held in the Carnegie room, in the library upstairs
You need to book and have a visible booking ticket, as the session has a reserved capacity
Abda Khan
Abda Khan is a lawyer turned writer. She is the author of the novels ‘Stained’ and
‘Razia’ and her poetry collection ‘Losing Battles Winning Wars’. Her third novel, ‘That
Which May Destroy You’, published on 8 March 2025, is a gripping courtroom thriller
exploring the issue of ‘gaslighting’. She writes commissioned pieces for various
publications, organisations and projects. She teaches creative writing, and produces
and directs her own creative community projects, which have included ‘Sidelines to
Centre Stage’ (sharing the stories of marginalised women), ‘Tappay Tales’ (creating
new work by taking inspiration from old Punjabi folk songs), and an oral history
project called ‘Aurat Kahani’ (featuring women’s stories of South Asian migration).
She is a Desi Blitz Arts Ambassador, a Lloyds Bank Women of the Future
Ambassador, and she won British Muslim Woman of the Year in 2019.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City Library Bradford, 9 Aldermanbury Centenary Square, Bradford, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
