Programme 2010

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Our courses are open to anyone over the age of 16 with a desire to write. We cater for all levels, from the complete beginner to the more experienced writer - the course descriptions will tell you which will suit you best. If you are in any doubt please contact us for advice.

The exact format of each course depends very much on the tutor, but all involve a variety of activities:

kick-start exercises to get you writing
one to one sessions with the tutor
group projects
private writing time

Each student has a minimum of 12 contact hours overall with the tutor. Our aim is to provide you with an opportunity to obtain a professional critique of your work and some pointers for the way ahead, and to share your writing with other like minded students.

You are advised to book early as places are limited to a maximum of 12.

All weekends start on Friday evening with dinner at 7.30 and finish at around 4 pm on Sunday. We provide excellent home-cooked food, all locally produced and organic where possible.

The course director is on hand throughout the weekend to help with any queries.

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the tutor's work before attending the course.

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Ted Deppe
Starting to Write
17 - 19 September

Matthew Sweeney
Poetry
17 - 19 September

Michael Harding
Fiction
8-10 October

Kevin Crossley-Holland
Children's Fiction
8-10 October