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.
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.
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.
2020 Programme Summary
Saturday 8 August
Evening speaker Tony Faber - Faber & Faber: The Untold Story
Sunday 9 August
Evening speaker Julian Unthank - The Dumbest Guy in the Room
- how a dyslexic who never read a book until he was twenty-one made a career as a screenwriter
- how a dyslexic who never read a book until he was twenty-one made a career as a screenwriter
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 Historical Fiction - Michael Jecks The Complete Article Writer - Simon Whaley How to Write Brilliant Flash Fiction - Della Galton Writing Compelling Crime - Kate Bendelow Poetry - Roy McFarlane |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Romantic Fiction - Sue Moorcroft SHOW-Stopping Story Writing - Bettina von Cossel Writing the Margins - Leonie Martin Full Time Writing in the Gig Economy - Gerald Hornsby and Anita Belli Social Media for Writers - Jennifer Wilson |
Monday 10 August
Evening Speaker Helen Mort - The Singing Glacier
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 Historical Fiction - Michael Jecks The Complete Article Writer - Simon Whaley How to Write Brilliant Flash Fiction - Della Galton Writing Compelling Crime - Kate Bendelow Poetry - Roy McFarlane |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Scriptwriting for TV - Julian Unthank Writing Place, Placing Writing: Poetry, Landscapes and Environment - Helen Mort Research Using Journalistic Skills - William Gallagher Writing for Children aged 5-7 and 8-12 - Lynne Hallett Science Fiction and Fantasy - Andrew Bannister |
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One-hour Workshops
16:00-17:00 Prize Winning Readings - Ingrid Jendrzejewski Yoga for Writers - Katherine Bolton |
Tuesday 11 August
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One-hour Workshops
09:30-10:30 Build a World – Andrew Bannister Crowd Funding a Book – Elizabeth Hopkinson Magic of Characterisation – Della Galton Poetry from Dreams – Joan Harthan Producing a Book Trailer – Toni Bunell Creating Suspense in Crime & Horror Fiction – Charlotte Baker 11:15-12:15 Book Covers – Fiona Samuels Character Motivations – Andrew Roberts Comic Poetry – Mike Greenhough Five Minute Plays – Pearl Andrews Horrigan Honing Your Historical Fiction – Jennifer Wilson |
Wednesday 12 August
Evening speaker Sarah Ward - From Crime to the Supernatural and Why We Love a Ghost Story
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 Historical Fiction - Michael Jecks The Complete Article Writer - Simon Whaley How to Write Brilliant Flash Fiction - Della Galton Writing Compelling Crime - Kate Bendelow Poetry - Roy McFarlane |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 Creating a Series - Diana Kimpton How to Write Life-Changing Memoir - Samantha Houghton Writing the Rainbow - SE Fleenor Songspiration! - Maria Hennings Hunt The Craft of Scriptwriting - Neil Zoladkiewicz |
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One-hour Workshops
16:00-17:00 Location! Location! Location! – Esther Chilton Finding Paying Markets – Cheryl Holland |
Thursday 13 August
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Specialist courses
09:30-10:30 Historical Fiction - Michael Jecks The Complete Article Writer - Simon Whaley How to Write Brilliant Flash Fiction - Della Galton Writing Compelling Crime - Kate Bendelow Poetry - Roy McFarlane |
Short courses
11:15-12:15 and 14:15-15:15 The Character Clarifier - Simon Hall Unlock the Narrator Within - Calvin Niles Writing Comedy - Rob Gee How to Conquer Synopsis - Alexandra McDermott Writing Sex and Erotic Fiction - Fran Tracey |
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