A number of Scotland’s top publishers and literary figures descended on Dundee to help budding writers see their work in print.
The Write Stuff event, held at Dundee University, gave participants an insight into the business side of writing, as well as advice on how to take their writing to a world stage.
Guests included Scotland’s leading agent Jenny Brown, BBC Scotland’s inaugural 
poet-in-residence Rachel 
McCrum, former Man Booker Prize judge Stuart Kelly, editor at Canongate Books Jo Dingley, and Bob McDevitt, director of the Aye Write! book festival.
The speakers offered advice on topics such as how to get an agent, how to get published, what literary festivals are looking for, how to apply for residencies and funding and how to network.
Literary agent Jenny Brown said: “The process can be daunting for new writers, so we tried to give as much information as we could about how to negotiate their way from finishing a manuscript to getting it published and promoting it.
“It’s not just about being published, but about getting the book into the readers’ hands, whether that’s through reviews, festivals or other events.
“There is a lot of creative talent and energy in Dundee, what with the creative writing course at the university, the literary festival and the Dundee International Book Prize.”
The Write Stuff was a free event  organised by Literary Dundee, a university-led initiative that connects readers, writers, books and bright ideas.
Peggy Hughes, manager of Literary Dundee, said: “The ‘business’ side of things is very important for writers.
“It’s all about getting your writing out to the world, reaching your readers and connecting with them.
“That’s the ideal outcome for any writer. The event was a 360 degree view of what is possible when it comes to getting writers’ work out there.”
