# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: So you have written a book - now what? A discussion on ‘Querying’ and how to get a literary agent.About this EventSo you’re written a book. Now what?Everyone’s heard the anecdotes about authors like Stephen King facing thirty rejections for Carrie, his fourth novel. That was 40 years ago. The publishing industry has changed dramatically since and is more competitive than ever, with only 1% of books making it to the shelves.Join local authors Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler as they discuss the querying and publishing industry in today’s climate, talking about their own different querying experiences, from getting an agent to finding a home for their books with an editor before finally making it onto the shelves.Charlie BinghamCharlie Bingham had her first book, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds, published in April 2025 and it has just been released in paperback (May 2026).In The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds, writer and conservationist Charlie Bingham opens your eyes to the fascinating and diverse world of birds and nature. Have you ever heard an unfamiliar birdsong and asked yourself where it came from? Or felt inspired by the stoicism of trees in difficult times? If so, then this is the book for you. Join Charlie on this essential journey of discovery and learn how nature can offer a way to engage with your surroundings for anyone who wants to experience it.In this beautiful, captivating book, you’ll discover an alternative way to appreciate nature. Through twelve insightful lessons, you’ll see the power that nature has to help us through turbulent times. If you’ve ever struggled to find motivation to get through the daily grind, this book reveals how birds—and the simple act of noticing nature—can guide us through even the most challenging moments.Charlie Bingham is a UK based nature writer and author of The Life Affirming Magic of Birds. After completing a degree in archaeology at the University ofYork, Charlie began to reconnect with nature in her mid 20’s. She found that birds especially seemed to have the ability to help her through difficult times and made it her life’s mission to share her love and passion with a wide audience. Charlie’s passion for the natural world shines across her social media platforms and in her work as a digital communications specialist and event manager for nature-based charities. Charlie has written for various platforms and publications including Conker Magazine, Bird Table, The Guardian and Bald Hiker.Ann LittlerAnn Littler is a qualified teacher and writer of twisty and slightly murdery YA books. She lives in the East Midlands with her husband and two children.When not thinking up what trouble her characters will find themselves caught up in, she enjoys travel, cinema trips, cooking, kickboxing, and board and video games.Her YA dystopian thriller, about a world where everyone has to hide after the sun sets, has recently been signed with an agent. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3b1ed180-6141-11f1-af60-057f3fab9e06-rimg-w462-h740-dc00ace9-gmir.jpg 7th May 2026 | £10.99 | Paperback, Ebook & Audiobook |Aurum | ISBN: 9781836002260‘This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.’– CAROLINE QUENTIN: ACTOR, AUTHOR & PRESENTER‘It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of.’– NICK BAKER: NATURALIST & TV PRESENTERFor further information, review copies and publicity requests please contact:Lewis Laney, Campaigns Manager E. lewis.laney@quarto.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grantham/an-honest-side-of-getting-published-charlie-bingham-and-ann-littler/100001989231537076 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-14T09:45:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Reading Room - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Grantham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Reading Room - **lat**: 52.9125223 - **long**: -0.6425919999999999 - **full address**: The Reading Room, The Reading Room, Grantham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c4bdaccd140af9a3e69bb03ccb1c1ffba55f4691192fbd24ae2b7ad7e346c2fb-rimg-w1200-h776-dc47612e-gmir.png?v=1779958784 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler being held? - **A:** An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Reading Room, The Reading Room, Grantham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler? - **A:** An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler is organized by Grantham Book Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Honest Side of Getting Published - Charlie Bingham and Ann Littler is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grantham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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