Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings as we host Spotlight Indie Live.

Spotlight Indie Live is a free to attend one-day celebration of indie fantasy, science fiction, horror and speculative fiction, art and storytelling, created for aspiring writers, fiction fans and independent creatives.

Attendees can expect a full day of panels and discussions exploring story craft and writing techniques designed to help bring fictional worlds to life. Writers will have the opportunity to gain practical advice on writing and publishing from our speakers, which include award-winning authors, publishers, editors, audio producers and bloggers.

For book lovers, Spotlight Indie Live offers the chance to discover and meet indie creators directly. The traders’ market will feature signed books, merchandise and original artwork, while facilitated Q&A sessions give audiences the opportunity to ask our speakers about their work. Plus, Spellbound Immersive Productions will bring works of fiction to life with live performances throughout the day.

Hosted by the incomparable Joel, aka the Shropshire DM, Spotlight Indie Live is the place to discover the joy of independent creativity - and your next favourite read.

Find our more about Spotlight Indie Live 

Event highlights include:

• Panels and talks for writers of fantasy, science fiction, horror and speculative fiction
• Practical advice on writing, indie publishing and the creative process
• Insights from award-winning authors and industry professionals
• Live performances by Spellbound Immersive Productions
• Traders’ market featuring signed books, merchandise and artwork
• Facilitated Q&A sessions with authors and creators
• A friendly, inclusive space for writers, readers and indie creatives