Saeida Rouass, Kasim Ali

So You’re Published, Now What?

Description

You’ve been published, you’ve made a splash (or a sprinkle) and your first book is out in the world. Now what? Whether you’re grappling with motivation, facing inspiration hurdles, or doubting your next steps, this event is designed to guide emerging authors through the complex post-publication landscape. 

Join us for an insightful session with Saeida Rouass, acclaimed author of Eighteen Days of Spring in Winter, and Kasim Ali, renowned for his work, Good Intentions. They will share their personal experiences and practical advice on building a sustainable writing career, overcoming common obstacles, and managing author-agent-publisher dynamics effectively. 

This discussion will equip you with the tools to maintain your creative momentum and navigate the intricacies of the literary world. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who have walked the path and transformed challenges into stepping stones for success. 

Please note, this venue has changed from the printed programme.

About the Authors

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Saeida Rouass

Saeida Rouass is a British author of Moroccan heritage. Her novels include Eighteen Days of Spring in Winter and Assembly of the Dead. She has contributed to anthologies including Our Morocco, The Ordinary Chaos of Being Human, and We Wrote in Symbols and written for Newsweek and The Independent. She is currently working on a dark comedy feature script with documentary film maker Masood Khan about polygamy in Muslim communities.

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Kasim Ali

Kasim Ali works as an editor in publishing. He was longlisted for the B4ME Short Story Prize, and Good Intentions was shortlisted for the Mo Siewcherran Prize. He’s also had a short story published in The Good Journal.