Finding Your Voice in Writing

Cost : £395 / 570€

Dates : Sat 9th – Sat 16th August 2008

Language : English

A workshop for anyone - pure beginner or more experienced writer - who wants to explore their creativity and develop a personal voice in writing. During group sessions we’ll look at all aspects of style and narrative, including using memories, creating characters, describing settings and using dialogue. The emphasis is on enjoyment and fun, and ideas are adaptable to any genre from poetry to novels.

During the morning session from 10am – 1pm, we will do exercises on different aspects of writing, which are usually shared for discussion immediately afterwards. These are all short with a focus on enjoyment, and reading is not compulsory though most participants find it really helpful.

Afternoons are personal time for private work, relaxation, and one-to-one sessions with Crysse, who offers all participants an hour of private discussion during the week - either about work they bring or just to chat about their writing on the course.

Then a twilight session - of about an hour - just before supper as a group, but more relaxed, probably reading and talking rather than writing.

There is also the possibility of occasional after-dinner events, if the groups wants them - for example, 'Desert Island Reads' with people talking about their all-time favorite books, or 'Poetry Please' if anyone wants to read a poem they've brought or written. 

Biography

Tutor Crysse Morrison is a full-time free-lance writer.  Her two novels, 'Frozen Summer' and 'Sleeping in the Sand', were published by Hodder & Stoughton. She also writes short fiction and poetry, and has a regular column in Writing Magazine. Crysse is an experienced and popular creative writing tutor who has led courses throughout the world.

Price includes all course tuition, accommodation and meals. Single rooms may be available, depending on numbers, for a supplement of 100€.

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