BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.12//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250928T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250928T173000 DTSTAMP:20250905T223217Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-ireland-irish-booktok-summit/ SUMMARY:SYP Ireland: Irish BookTok Summit DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for an exclusive online event celebrating the passi on\, creativity\, and community of BookTok\, featuring three incredible li terary creators.\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong reader\, an aspiring creat or\, or simply curious about the world of online book communities\, this i s your chance to go behind the scenes with the people who make BookTok mag ic happen.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n The Creator Panel: Our featured creator s will dive into a lively discussion\, sharing their personal journeys and insights. They’ll talk about what inspired them to start their BookTok accounts\, their deep-rooted love for books\, and their passion for connec ting with fellow readers.\n A Peek into Content Creation: Ever wondered h ow your favourite BookToks come to life? Our panellists will reveal their tips and tricks for creating engaging content\, from finding the perfect s ound to building a strong visual identity.\n Tips for Aspiring Creators: Get invaluable advice on how to start your own BookTok journey. The creato rs will share their secrets for growing your account\, boosting your video s\, and finding your unique niche in the BookTok community.\n BookTok as a Career Catalyst: Discover how BookTok has transformed the literary lands cape. The creators will share how this platform provides new opportunities .\n Live Audience Q&\;A: This is your opportunity to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to! Submit your questions live and get direct answ ers from our creators.\n\nDon't miss out on this unique opportunity to con nect\, learn\, and be inspired. Get your questions ready and join us for a celebration of Irish literature and the global BookTok phenomenon.\n\nMee t the Creators:\n\nJ.F. Murray - @j.f.murray\n\nJ. F. Murray is an author and BookToker from Gaeltacht Baile Ghib in Co. Meath. Having graduated wit h a B.A. in Film and Drama\, as well\nas an MSc in Marketing from Trinity College Dublin\, JF has always been drawn to fields involving creative exp ression. During the Covid lockdown\, JF began making TikToks and writing h is debut novel Fling. He now has over 100k followers and two traditionally published rom coms available globally. He reads any book that hooks him f rom chapter 1 and he hopes to continue his creative expression on BookTok and through writing novel number three.\n\nEmma O'Connell - @emmareads20\n \nEmma O Connell is a booktoker from Cork\, who shares her love for readin g and creating content. She is a lover of most genres\, but you’ll almos t always find her in the middle of a romance. In her 18 months on BookTok\ , she has accumulated over 12k followers and has\nworked with many amazing brands\, publishers and authors. She says the cherry on top of it all was being invited to Hay Festival 2025 with TikTok Ireland. When she’s not reading or creating content\, she’s a full-time drama teacher after stud ying Social Science in college.\n\nLauren Malloy - @PawsandProse\n\nLauren Malloy is a BookToker\, cat lover\, and graduate student currently pursui ng her Master’s in Liberal Arts through Johns Hopkins University. In Jan uary 2025\, Lauren rediscovered her childhood devotion to reading and bega n creating book- and cat-related content for her TikTok\, @PawsandProse. S ince January\, she has read over 200 books and has fostered a particular a ppreciation for 21st-century Irish\nfiction. After completing her Master ’s degree\, she hopes to pursue a PhD in English and specialise in Irish literature. She is presently living in Galway and plans to relocate perma nently to Ireland. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /BookTok-event-3.png CATEGORIES:Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR