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A Novel in a Day

is a workshop which will focus on the ways to begin writing a novel, how to keep the writing flowing and, once the novel is complete, how to submit it to agents and publishers.
   

WHERE?

 

Flax Bourton Village Hall, Rosemount Road, Flax Bourton, BRISTOL.

 

WHEN?

 

Saturday 17 May. 10-4.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

£25 for the day long workshop.

 

CONTACT

 

Carolyn Lewis, 3, Head Croft, Flax Bourton, BRISTOL, BS48 1US.

 

PHONE

  01275 464145
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 


Collaldra School of Writing

offers classes for practising writers to beginners that examine ways of turning life experiences into works of fiction for theatre, television, radio and film – and also novels and short stories. Classes run for two weeks but participants may book for one week only.
   

WHERE?

 

Collaldra, Italy.

 

WHEN?

 

14-28 June; 5-19 July; 19-26 July; 6-20 September; 20-27 September.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

£700 for one week, £1,200 for two weeks.

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

 
 

EMAIL

 
 

WEBSITE

 

www.collaldraschoolofwriting.com

Finding Your Voice in Writing

is a residential workshop for anyone who wants to develop a personal voice in fiction or poetry writing. With Crysse Morrison, published author and experienced tutor.
   

WHERE?

 

South of France.

 

WHEN?

 

9-16 August.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

  0033 466 601 678.
 

EMAIL

 
 

WEBSITE

 

www.gardoussel.com

In The Write Light

is a new creative writing course offering beginner and intermediate level writers the chance to spend a fantastic long weekend on the Costa de la Luz. Challenge your creative writing skills in an informal workshop environment whilst also enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Spain's last unspoilt coastline.
   

WHERE?

 

Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Spain

 

WHEN?

 

21-25 May, 18-22 June, 3-7 September.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

Prices start from €550.

 

CONTACT

 

Contact Natasha Smith for more information.

 

PHONE

  00353 87 785 1642.
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 

www.inthewritelight.com

INKwell Workshops

are structured with today’s busy lifestyles in mind and include: Writing for Children (8 Feb), Mills and Boon Romance (8 Mar), getting Published (5 Apr) and Mums the Word (3 May).
   

WHERE?

 

Sean O’Casey Suite, Fitzparick’s Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

 

WHEN?

 

9am-4.30pm.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

 

CONTACT

 

See website for further details.

 

PHONE

 
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 

www.inkwellwriters.ie

International Performers Village

is open to professional actors, dancers, musicians, directors, choreographers, playwrights, scriptwriters and artists from different countries, creative genres, techniques and styles. As a result of practical training, discussions and rehearsals, the created work-in-progress will become the basis of developing the international production.
   

WHERE?

 

Malpils, Latvia.

 

WHEN?

 

1-28 August.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

€960, covers accommodation, participation and three meals a day.

 

CONTACT

 

See website for further details.

 

PHONE

 
 

EMAIL

 
 

WEBSITE

 

www.iugte.com

Playwriting Courses

with Fishamble where course members are immersed in a range of ideas and exercises designed to develop useful skills in writing for live performance. These include: Openings, The Palywright’s Imagination, Plotting, Alternative Structures, Characterisation, the Rhythms of Language and Dialogue.
   

WHERE?

 

Fishamble Theatre, Dublin 2.

 

WHEN?

 

3 May.

 

PRICE/FEE

 

€200.

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

  +353 1 670 4019.
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 

www.fishamble.com

Quiet sunny cottage in central rural France

adjacent to English woman owner’s place. Woodburner. Ideal solo holiday or writing retreat for 1 or 2 women sharing.
   

WHERE?

 

Nearest airport Limoges.

 

WHEN?

 

 

PRICE/FEE

 

£120/£140 pw. Discounts for monthly lets.

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

 
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 


StrictlyScript

offers a script reading service for screen and stage. In depth, critical response. 4 weeks maximum turnaround.
   

WHERE?

 

 

WHEN?

 

 

PRICE/FEE

 

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

 
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 


The Climate of the Poem

This course is aimed at gaining greater understanding and control of the needs and nature of the poems you're writing.
   

WHERE?

 

Château Ventenac, Southern France

 

WHEN?

 

Sunday 14-Saturday 20 September

 

PRICE/FEE

 

£550 including meals and accommodation.

 

CONTACT

 

 

PHONE

  +44 (0) 7773 206344 .
 

EMAIL

  Click here to send email
 

WEBSITE

 

www.chateauventenac.com

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