In Person and Online (all sessions streamed)
April 2nd to 4th, 2027 // Pitchfest March 31st to April 2nd
Regent’s University

What advice would you offer… Maarten Thoelen

22478110_1040232804.jpegWhat advice would you offer a writer?
There are a lot of experts out there and everybody is happy to tell you what is best. But in the end, it’s YOUR story, your voice. So by all means listen to the experts, but remain true to yourself.

What does it profit a man if he gains the world and loses his own soul – Oscar Wilde

What one thing did you learn from the LSF, that you can offer to another writer?
People never remember the words you say to them, but they will remember the energy you had, so don’t be scared about what to say. Just go out there and leave an impression. (Chris Jones)

Maarten Thoelen
Writer

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