Our vision
Our vision is simple - Connecting Writers in Europe.
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We know from the levels of interest already displayed in our events that there is appetite and unmet need for this connection.
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Whereas other established events focus on showcasing existing authors, we aim to support and encourage writers at all stages of their careers, enabling them to make connections across Europe that will inform and deepen their work.
Our principles
We are a not-for-profit organisation that adheres to the following principles:
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Community at the heart
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By writers, for writers
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Welcoming, inclusive and fun
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For all writers, not genre specific
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‘In conversation’ with our host city
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Everyone can contribute
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Any profits used to fund literary projects that support our goals
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Strive to be affordable for all
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Paying contributors and organisers where possible
Partner with us
At the moment we are entirely self-funded. We will soon be able to bring in income from ticket sales but we welcome opportunities to access funding to support and enable start-up and to ensure that volunteers and founders are not out of pocket.
We want to create an event that is sustainable.
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We are open to funding and also to discussing opportunities for sponsorship or partnership with organisations who share our values.
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We are looking for established authors who would like to speak or teach at our event.
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We will offer opportunities for third parties to sell books, journals and relevant merchandise and are interested in hearing from third parties who may wish to host ‘fringe’ events during the weekend.
Our events
Our main salon will be held in Brussels 12-14 September 2025. We will host 150 people (we will cap our first event to ensure success) during the weekend. As well as this we host online events and smaller events around Europe.
How to contact us
Please email contact@saloneurope.org or call Deborah on (+44) 0785 530 6545.