New Voices in Finnish Literature: Foreign language authors and the role of publishing houses

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) is organising a special event at the Turku Book Fair on 4 October 2024 at which foreign and minority language writers living in Finland can meet representatives of publishing houses. The aim of the event is to help foreign and minority language writers and Finnish publishers to collaborate and increase diversity in Finnish literature. 

In connection with the meeting, a panel discussion open to all visitors to the Turku Book Fair is being organised.

Programme

The theme of the programme is "New Voices in Finnish Literature: Foreign-language Authors and the Role of publishing houses"

• 17:00–17:30: A panel discussion on how foreign and minority language writers can find a publisher in Finland. The panel will include representatives from publishing houses who will share their views and advice. The panel discussion is open to all book fair visitors.
• 17:30–18:00: Face-to-face meetings with Finnish publishers: Speed Dating, where authors can meet publishers face-to-face and make important contacts. 

Call for applications to the Publishers' Meeting

Writers were able to apply for the Publishers' Meeting by 15 September latest. The meetings are private.