Hear from crime writer Kia Abdullah at Home By 10

Could you write a best-selling book?

If you dream of becoming the next big name in literature, these online South Asian literature festivals could be your ticket to success

It’s September, which means it’s back-to-school season and time to get your career and personal goals in check. If you have ‘bookish’ tendencies and are missing being in education or have spent lockdown daydreaming about writing your first book, then this month sees three major South Asian literature festivals go virtual. All of them will satisfy your literary, reading, and writing needs. Whether you’re an up and coming author keen to get tips from the pros on how to write a best-selling novel, or are seeking recommendations for your next read, get these events into your diary.

You don’t even need to leave home to enjoy them.

Farhana Shaikh’s publishing company Dahlia Books celebrates its 10th anniversary this month

Home by 10 – a festival of new writing

4^th September-10^th October 2020
Run by Farhana Shaikh who set up The Asian Writer, ‘Home by 10’ is a festival that celebrates the 10^th anniversary of her publishing company Dahlia Books. The programme features a plethora of South Asian writing talent who will be sharing tips and advice for new writers. Workshops include how to write short stories, how to make your writing come to life, and even a ‘Writer’s Spa Day’ where you can have coaching calls with Literary Expert Farhana Shaikh herself. There’s also a session with former Asiana Magazine writer Kia Abdullah whose new novel Truth Be Told is out this week.

The full schedule can be found at www.theasianwriter.co.uk/festival