A week-long Summer School: Tues 23rd - Sat 27th August
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Writing Intensive - or Retreat
Tuesday to Friday, Online
23rd - 26th Aug
10.30am - 12.30pm
£145
10% earlybird rebate until 7th July


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A supportive environment for those working on a novel, memoir, collection of short stories or poetry. Those starting out with an idea are also welcome.

Tuition and discussion will cover:

• character development and relationships
• place and the sensory world
• emotion, mood and suspense
• plotting and structure 
• language and writer's craft

There will be plenty of time to write, share your work and receive feedback. You will be joining an enthusiastic community of writers.
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The End of the Summer Sun
Workshop @ Ashton Court
Saturday, 27th Aug
2 - 4.30pm
£23

We will use the landscape, plants and trees of Ashton Court as a starting point for a short series of exercises.
There will be:

• Prompts to stimulate your powers of observation and encourage your imagination
• Tips to add to your toolbox of writer's craft
• Time to share your work and writing experiences
• Cake! Enjoy the opportunity to get together with other writers and celebrate over tea (BYO or purchase at the cafe) and cake (provided)​

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"Thank you So much for these stimulating days of teaching. I've enjoyed them hugely and written some pieces I can include in my memoir." Em, Summer School 2020

"I have attended several of Samantha's writing groups over the past two years and can honestly state that I have profited from every one of them tremendously." Patricia, 2020
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"Work in Progress was a great course which helped me to progress with my novel.  I felt part of a little writing community.  And all from the comfort of our own homes via Zoom!" Angela, 2020