If you're an aspiring author, you won't want to miss the next panel discussion event organised by Tauranga Writers on Sunday.

‘Spreading the Word' brings together a publisher, a book seller, a successful self-published author and a library buyer to share their knowledge with local writers. It is the second of three Creative Conversations, organised by Tauranga Writers with funding assistance from Creative BOP.

'Writing a book is just the start for a writer,” says Tauranga Writers' secretary and author Carol Garden.

'Many writers have no idea how publishing and book selling works. We wanted to bring together the people who can share their wisdom on why some books are chosen and others aren't.”

The panel comprises Scholastic NZ publishing manager Lynette Evans, Books A Plenty owner Sheree Brown, successful self-published author Rachel Weston and the Tauranga Libraries content team's Michelle Sims.

'It's a tough market for New Zealand authors, and the more we know, the more likely we are to get our work in front of readers,” says Carol. 'There are so many factors to consider. Creative Conversations like this are a great opportunity for writers to gain some insight.”

Sharing Stories - Spreading the Word will be held at The Village Cinema, 17^th Ave, from 2-4pm on Sunday July 24..

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