Full Programme
"The [2018] programme was extensive and full of treasures."
The 2020 Programme will appear here in Spring 2020
Details of the 2019 Programme are retained below to give you an idea of what you might expect
Details of the 2019 Programme are retained below to give you an idea of what you might expect
Swanwick is famous for its eye-catching programme of speakers, courses, workshops, panels, talks and more. Every year the School’s impressive reputation attracts top-level speakers and tutors from a wide range of writing genres. With something different to choose from every day, you can put together your own bespoke programme. You don't need to sign up in advance for courses or workshops - you can choose what inspires you on the day.
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Every Delegate who has booked will receive a printed copy of the Brochure by post in July. Please don't forget to bring it with you in August - a replacement copy will cost you!
If you won't be at home in July or live abroad and would prefer to collect your Brochure on arrival, please email Ingrid on secretary@swanwickwritersschool.org.uk to arrange that. |
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If you want to start planning your week now, you can download a PDF version of the programme
and the 'At-a -lance' timetable by clicking on the buttons below:
and the 'At-a -lance' timetable by clicking on the buttons below:
2019 Programme Summary
Saturday 10 August
Evening speaker On The Road Not Taken - Paul Dodgson
Sunday 11 August
Evening speaker An Evening With Hope Adams
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 How To Write Your First Novel - Della Galton Character Psychology - Steve Hartley Crime Plotting - Bettina Von Cossel Genius Poetry - Alison Chisholm Screen Writing - Bridget Holding SHoP - Succeed Happier on Purpose - John Lamont |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Writing for Radio - Paul Dodgson Acting for Writers Part 1 - Jonathan Higgs Writing Picture Books - Lynne Hallett Promoting Your Work - Val Penny A Taste of Teaching - Simon Hall |
One-hour Workshops
16:00-17:00
Page to Stage Briefing - Cathy Grimmer and Jonathan Higgs
Writing for Competitions - Ingrid Jendrzejewski
16:00-17:00
Page to Stage Briefing - Cathy Grimmer and Jonathan Higgs
Writing for Competitions - Ingrid Jendrzejewski
Monday 12 August
Evening Panel In conversation with Alison Chisholm, Amit Dhand and Sophie Hannah. Chaired by Simon Hall.
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 How To Write Your First Novel - Della Galton Character Psychology - Steve Hartley Crime Plotting - Bettina Von Cossel Genius Poetry - Alison Chisholm Screen Writing - Bridget Holding SHoP - Succeed Happier on Purpose - John Lamont |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Dream Author - Sophie Hannah Crime Fiction - AA Dhand Gender Awareness - Pauline Mason Writing for Well Being - Leonie Martin Fairy Tales, Myth & Legend - Elizabeth Hopkinson |
One-hour Workshops
16:00-17:00
Getting your Readers in a Twist - Colin Ward
Photography for Writers - Simon Hall
16:00-17:00
Getting your Readers in a Twist - Colin Ward
Photography for Writers - Simon Hall
Tuesday 13 August
Evening speaker The Writer's Curse - John Townsend
09:30-10:30
The Four Ps of storytelling: Problem, Plot, People and Place - Steve Hartley
Writing Fillers - Maggie Cobbett
Inspired Writing - Daniela Norris
Self-publishing - Gerald Hornsby and Anita Belli
Social Media for Writers - Jennifer C. Wilson
The Four Ps of storytelling: Problem, Plot, People and Place - Steve Hartley
Writing Fillers - Maggie Cobbett
Inspired Writing - Daniela Norris
Self-publishing - Gerald Hornsby and Anita Belli
Social Media for Writers - Jennifer C. Wilson
11:15-12:15
How to Create an Audio Book - Toni Bunnell
The Natural Storyteller - Bridget Holding
NaNoWriMo - Gerald Hornsby and Vikki Thompson
Making Sense of Independent Publishing - Kate McCormick
The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society - Colette Scourse and De'Anne Jean-Jacques
How to Create an Audio Book - Toni Bunnell
The Natural Storyteller - Bridget Holding
NaNoWriMo - Gerald Hornsby and Vikki Thompson
Making Sense of Independent Publishing - Kate McCormick
The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society - Colette Scourse and De'Anne Jean-Jacques
Wednesday 14 August
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 How To Write Your First Novel - Della Galton Character Psychology - Steve Hartley Crime Plotting - Bettina Von Cossel Genius Poetry - Alison Chisholm Screen Writing - Bridget Holding SHoP - Succeed Happier on Purpose - John Lamont |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 How to Write Haiku - David Bingham Blogging for Authors - William Gallagher Publishing Demystified - Teika Bellamy Time – Friend or Foe? - Christine Williams Writing Sex - Fran Tracey |
One-hour Workshops
16:00-17:00
Prize Winning Readings - Chaired by Ingrid Jendrzejewski
Yoga for Writers - Maria Hennings Hunt
16:00-17:00
Prize Winning Readings - Chaired by Ingrid Jendrzejewski
Yoga for Writers - Maria Hennings Hunt
Thursday 15 August
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 How To Write Your First Novel - Della Galton Character Psychology - Steve Hartley Crime Plotting - Bettina Von Cossel Genius Poetry - Alison Chisholm Screen Writing - Bridget Holding SHoP - Succeed Happier on Purpose - John Lamont |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Setting and Sense of Place - Elizabeth Enfield Songspiration - Maria Hennings Hunt Non-Fiction Books - Tarja Moles Professional Development - Gillian Gustar Short Story Writing - Ingrid Jendrzejewski Acting for Writers Part 2 - Jonathan Higgs |
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