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8-14 August 2020
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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

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.
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:

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At-a-glance Timetable

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​
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
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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.
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
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Writing for Well Being - Leonie Martin
Fairy Tales, Myth & Legend - Elizabeth Hopkinson​
One-hour Workshops
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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​
One-hour Workshops
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
 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
14:15-16:30 - Page to Stage

Wednesday 14 August

Evening speaker     Magical Storytelling - Dr Fabio Tartarini
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

Thursday 15 August

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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