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22 December 2020
Booking details, including prices, for our next School in August 2021 are published on the Book a Place page.
The majority of delegates who booked for 2020 have opted to carry their bookings forward to 2021, so
NEW PLACES ARE LIMITED
As always, early booking will be available for Friends of Swanwick. See the Booking page for more details.
The majority of delegates who booked for 2020 have opted to carry their bookings forward to 2021, so
NEW PLACES ARE LIMITED
As always, early booking will be available for Friends of Swanwick. See the Booking page for more details.
Welcome to Swanwick Writers' Summer School: 7-13 August 2021
Booking for the 2021 School opens on 1st February 2021.
Join the Friends of Swanwick for priority booking from 1st January 2021.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Prices are inclusive of all meals, break-time refreshments, lectures, courses,
workshops, groups and entertainment – there are no hidden extras.
Join the Friends of Swanwick for priority booking from 1st January 2021.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Prices are inclusive of all meals, break-time refreshments, lectures, courses,
workshops, groups and entertainment – there are no hidden extras.
"Swanwick was both welcoming and inclusive ... It was like finding my tribe!"
The Writers' Summer School - known simply as 'Swanwick' to writers the world over - is legendary for the warmth of its welcome. 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.
Join us next year from Saturday 7th to Friday 13th August. Bookings will open in February for:
An extensive choice of Courses, Talks, and Workshops
Join us next year from Saturday 7th to Friday 13th August. Bookings will open in February 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!
Coming for the first time? See our Frequently Asked Questions for more details about the week.
Newsflashes13 January 2021
Yet another chance to Win a place at Swanwick 2021 courtesy of Writing Magazine 12 August 2020
Winners of Win Your Way to Swanwick 2020 announced |