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Waterstone's 'Writer's Year'

21.01.08 Graeme Neill

A promotional campaign selected by an author, a bursary for a budding writer and a celebration of local titles are among the events Waterstone's will be holding in its "Writer's Year" this year. The campaign was unveiled at the chain's supplier conference at Bafta in London on Friday 18th January. "None of us would have a job without the efforts of the people who write the books we read, publish and sell," said m.d. Gerry Johnson. The retailer will run a different event every month over the next year.

The "Writer's Year" kicks off in January with the Waterstone's Guide to Getting Published launched on its website. It will launch within the next week and provide hints for aspiring writers.

In May an author will select 40 titles for the Writer's Table promotion. Waterstone's said the campaign would be "the perfect opportunity for a writer to go public about the books and authors that shaped their writing and share these titles with their readers".

In April Waterstone's staff will have the chance to win a week at a writing course run by writing foundation Arvon. The two winners will be selected by a panel of Waterstone's staff and industry experts.

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