Swanwick Writers' Summer School
11-17 August 2018
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Welcome to Swanwick Writers' Summer School

The Writers' Summer School - known simply as 'Swanwick' to writers the world over - is legendary for the warmth of its welcome. ​2018 is the 70th anniversary year for the summer school and sure to be special. Booking is now open and places are filling fast.

If you love writing then Swanwick offers you the opportunity to learn new skills, hone existing ones, explore your creativity, make new friends, perform your poetry, sing, act, dance, laugh, or even write.

Take a look around our website and join us to experience the magic of Swanwick from Saturday 11 to Friday 17 August. Booking is open for:

  • An extensive choice of Courses, Talks, and Workshops
  • Inspirational Guest Speakers
  • Optional one-to-one sessions with tutors
  • Scriptwriting and performance opportunities with Page to Stage
  • Selling your books through our Book Room 
  • Superb evening entertainment including buskers night and poetry open mic
  • Win one of three free places in our short story and poetry competition 
  • Assisted places available through grants and TopWrite.
All of the above including excellent food and accommodation for a great value price!

Newsflashes

27 March 2018
The first Writers' Summer School happened 70 years ago - see the first programme here.
8 March 2018
What does it take to win your way to Swanwick? 
Take a look here.
13 January 2018
Get the view from the BBC Writersroom - Tuesday speaker announced here.
3 January 2018
Get feedback on your work from one of our 2018 one-to-one specialists.
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 Subsidised places for young writers
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2018 Programme 
Competition winners
Write your way to Swanwick 2018
Writers
​First time at Swanwick?
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Why Swanwick?

"If anyone doubts that the long and arduous journey to becoming a published writer can also be fun they should definitely visit Swanwick"  ​Anuradha Gupta
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The Hayes Conference Centre
Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
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