Full Programme
"The programme was extensive and full of treasures."
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.
PRINTED PROGRAMME NEWS
Downloadable versions of the Full Programme and the Timetable will appear here in July 2022
Downloadable versions of the Full Programme and the Timetable will appear here in July 2022
2022 Programme Summary
Saturday 13 August
Evening speaker Erin Kelly
Sunday 14 August
Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 The Craft of Scriptwriting - Neil Zoladkiewicz Creative Non-Fiction - Simon Whaley The Full Monty of Love (Poetry) - Roy McFarlane Short Story Writing - Ingrid Jendrzejewski |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Romantic Fiction - Sue Moorcroft Write your How-to Book in 30 Days! - Bettina Von Cossel Writing Crime Fiction - Kate Bendelow Writers Groups - Joan Harthan |
Monday 15 August
Evening Speaker Roy McFarlane
Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 The Craft of Scriptwriting - Neil Zoladkiewicz Creative Non-Fiction - Simon Whaley The Full Monty of Love (Poetry) - Roy McFarlane Short Story Writing - Ingrid Jendrzejewski |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Bringing your Narrator to Life - Calvin Niles SF/Fantasy & Speculative Fiction - Andrew Bannister Writing YA Fiction - Lynne Hallett Promoting your Work - Val Penny |
Tuesday 16 August
Wednesday 17 August
Evening speaker Rob Gee
Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 The Craft of Scriptwriting - Neil Zoladkiewicz Creative Non-Fiction - Simon Whaley The Full Monty of Love (Poetry) - Roy McFarlane Short Story Writing - Ingrid Jendrzejewski |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Overcoming Novel Problems - Esther Chilton Historical Fiction - Jennifer Wilson Writing Believable LGBTQ+ Characters - Spencer Meakin Self Publishing - Gerald Hornsby & Anita Belli |
Thursday 18 August
Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 The Craft of Scriptwriting - Neil Zoladkiewicz Creative Non-Fiction - Simon Whaley The Full Monty of Love (Poetry) - Roy McFarlane Short Story Writing - Ingrid Jendrzejewski |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Turning the Pages - Sarah Ward Reader Centric Poetry - Alison Chisholm Writing Competitions - Vivien Brown Writing Comedy - Rob Gee |
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