Swanwick Writers' Summer School
13-19 August 2022
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Welcome to Swanwick Writers' Summer School: 8-14 August 2019

Book Now!

"If anyone doubts that the long and arduous journey to becoming a published writer
​can also be fun they should definitely visit Swanwick"  

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.

Booking is will for open for 8-14 August 2020 at the beginning on 1 March 2020.

You can join us 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

14 July 2019
Page to Stage 2019
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Announcement of final selections from Stockport Garrick Theatre.
11 July 2019
​The 2019 Programme is available for download from links on Programme Pages
4 June 2019
Win Your Way to
Swanwick 2019
Winners Announced
15 March 2019
Read the BBC Interview with Short Course presenter AA Dhand.
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Subsidised Places for Young Writers
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Programme 
Competition winners
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