Swanwick Writers' Summer School
13-19 August 2022
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Bookings for the 2022 School will open in early 2022

COVID PRECAUTIONS

As at 26 July 2021
Please download and read this document (PDF or MS Word version) for details of the School's COVID precautions
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PRINTED PROGRAMME NEWS
Due to uncertainty surrounding Covid restrictions, programmes will not be printed until nearer Swanwick in case last minute changes need to be made. 
This means that we will not be able to post programmes out to attending delegates as we normally do. 
The printed programmes will be given to delegates on arrival.
Download your printed programme and markable summary here.
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Latest News

1 July 2021
JULY NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED
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27 June 2021
2021 SWANWICK SHORT STORY WINNER ANNOUNCED
The winner of the additional short story competition to win a place at Swanwick has been announced by Writing Magazine.
See the Win Your Way to Swanwick page for the complete results and the names of those who made it onto the shortlist.
1 May 2021
FANCY DRESS THEME ANNOUNCED
The Roaring Twenties has been chosen as the theme of this year’s fancy dress evening. It’s a hundred years since the days of the Charleston, the flapper and Art Deco. None of us will have memories of that glorious decade, but we’ve all seen films and music from that era. Dress up for an evening of fun!
1 February 2021
BOOKING FOR THE 2021 SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN!
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.

Welcome to Swanwick Writers' Summer School: 7-13 August 2021

Booking for the 2021 Summer School is now open!
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 this year from Saturday 7th to Friday 13th August. Bookings are now open for:
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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.

Newsflashes

27 July 2021
Winners of the Win Your Way to Swanwick 2021 Short Story Competition announced
1 February 2021
Bookings are now open!
Book you place here.

13 January 2021
Yet another chance to Win a place at Swanwick 2021 courtesy of Writing Magazine
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Subsidised Places for Young Writers
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Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
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