National Association for Literature Development

The Space Between Us

27-28 March, The Tabernacle, Notting Hill. 

At a time when the literature development landscape is facing significant change, The Space Between Us was a chance to think and talk about the future. A two day conference at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill, brought together literature development professionals to explore the influence of changing economic factors, hybrid art forms, emerging platforms and social technology.

To your right you can some pre-conference thoughts from speakers and others.  The first day's programme included James Bridle, Nathan Jones, Sophie Rochester, Naomi Alderman, Kate Feld Ian Daley, Yvonne Biggins, Bill Thompson, Patrick Keogh and Ola Animashawun.

The day ended with a performance by Laura Dockrill and specially commissioned work by Helen Mort and Kei Miller. 

SOME OF THE PRESENTATIONS AND COMMISSIONS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

Day 2 started with a quick look back and look forward from three NALD members from our Advanced Mentoring Programme, Hants LDO Angela Hicken, Birmingham Book Festival Director Sara Beadle and Writer & Editor Sarah Hymas.  Then facilitator Beccy Owen, led a series of discussions using the Open Space format. 

SOME OF THE PRESENTATIONS AND COMMISSIONS ARE AVAILABLE HERE