ScheduleCreative Writing
AUTHORS
Kate North view bio here
Jane Monson view bio here
Jan Fortune-Wood view bio here
WORKSHOPS
- About the workshops view here
RETREATS AND HOLIDAYS
- About the retreats and holidays view here
- Accommodation view here
- Airport transfer view here
AUTHOR: Kate North
Kate North has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing from Cardiff University. She has previously taught at Cardiff University, York St John University and The University of York. She is currently lecturer in Creative Writing at The University of Gloucestershire. Her poetry is widely anthologised and can be read in Pterodactyl's Wing published by Parthian (2003). Her debut novel, Eva Shell, was published by Cinnamon Press (2008). She was poetry editor for Aesthetica International Arts magazine throughout 2006/7 and is currently on the editorial board of Iota poetry journal. She writes reviews, articles and interviews for a variety of magazines and journals.
London workshop – "Creating a character". Sunday 11th July 2010. View here
Granada retreat – "Bringing your writing to life – Prose and Poetry". Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th June 2010. View here
Barcelona writers' holiday – "Writing in the city". Friday 16th to Monday 19th July 2010. View here
AUTHOR: Jane Monson
Dr Jane Monson works as a freelance writer and teacher. She teaches Creative Writing courses in Cambridge, where she is based, and in Harlow and London. She is also a researcher and writer of web-based biographies of Civil Engineers for Engineering Timelines. Jane was short-listed for an Eric Gregory award and commended by Poetry London and the New Writing Partnership. She has reviewed poetry collections for Magma, and the British Journal of Canadian Studies. Her poetry is widely anthologised and published in the following magazines: Aesthetica, Magma, The Liberal, Poetry London, and online at Double Room. Her debut collection of prose poems, Speaking Without Tongues is forthcoming (Cinnamon Press, 2010).
Istanbul writers' holiday – "Istanbul through the senses". Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th June 2010 View here
AUTHOR: Jan Fortune-Wood
Jan Fortune-Wood is commissioning editor at Cinnamon Press and has wide experience of assisting authors with their manuscripts and editing across a range of genres. She is the author of several non-fiction titles as well as three novels (A Good Life; Dear Ceridwen and The Standing Ground) and two poetry collections (the most recent a novelised sequence of prose poetry drawing in life writing – Stale Bread & Miracles). She has taught creative writing for the Writers House collective, the Open College of the Arts and the Arvon Foundation and has acted as mentor to several writers developing their work in fiction and poetry. Jan originally studied theology at Cambridge University and has a PhD in feminist theology and an MA in Creative Writing.
Granada retreat – "Breathing life into your writing". Sunday 5th to Friday 10th September 2010. View here
WORKSHOPS
About the workshops
We organise local workshops through our WOT-local platform. The aim is to make it possible for those unable or unwilling to travel to attend creative activities in their local area and of course those that wish to travel to join us are more than welcome! The workshops are put together with the same principles of professional tuition and warm rapport that characterise our holidays and retreats. They are open to all levels of expertise and focus on the development and expression of the individual's creativity and style. The workshops provide specific and practical tools that will help your writing come to life.
NEXT LONDON WORKSHOP WITH KATE NORTH : SUNDAY 11TH JULY 2010 - 11:45 to 16:15
- Creating a Character
In this workshop we will be exploring the skills and techniques writers employ when creating convincing characters. Using textual examples, writing exercises and with opportunities for discussion I will guide you through a number of approaches to building and developing character. This workshop is suitable for beginners and the more experienced.
The venue
We use different venues in London. They are all easy to get to by public transport and are chosen based on optimum comfortability standards. We always recommend early booking for workshops as these are small-group activities. You'll receive a complete info sheet when booking with all details, including travel information on how to get to the venue.
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RETREATS AND HOLIDAYS
Our creative writing retreats are usually run in rural countryside accommodation ( see accommodation below ) and we stay in the same setting for the duration of the activity. The retreats include daily workshops and one-to-one tutorials.
Our Creative Writing holidays are run in different cities and offer a more complex experience. Exploration of the surroundings is complemented by daily tutorials, the focus is on sensory input, they involve guided walks and writing workshops with a view to inspiring those writers that need or are looking for a rich sensory input for a work in progress, the development of characters, setting, for a travel writing piece, or simply those that are looking for a combination of discovery and inspiration.
GRANADA
Granada retreat – "Bringing your writing to life – Prose and Poetry" with author Kate North. All levels. Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th June 2010
Please, write to us to request a detailed schedule.
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Granada retreat – "Breathing life into your writing" with author Jan Fortune-Wood. All levels. Sunday 5th to Friday 10th September 2010
Please, write to us to request a detailed schedule.
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- HOLIDAYS:
BARCELONA
"Writing in the city – Barcelona" with author Kate North. Writers' holiday. Friday 16th to Monday 19th July 2010
Please, write to us to request a detailed schedule.
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ISTANBUL
"Istanbul through the senses" with author Jane Monson. Writers' holiday. Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th June 2010
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BARCELONA
When staying in Barcelona we use quality apartments. Upon booking you will receive information on contact and accommodation details including an apartment location map. All apartments are located centrally.
Please, visit our Gallery to view the accommodation
GRANADA
We will be staying in an Andalucian farm in the border of the Granada and Jaen provinces where we'll enjoy the use of authentic Cortijo (typical Andalucian farmhouse) cottages. Each Cortijo has a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, fireplace, a minimum of five double-rooms , a large dining/sitting room and an outside barbecue. The views are truly inspiring, reaching as far as the eye can see into the Granada high planes via a undulating foreground of Mediterranean olive groves. Closer to the Cortijos there is a swimming-pool that can be enjoyed when the weather is hot. The immediate surrounding countryside is perfect for an easy walk or a picnic, centenary oaks provide shelter from the sun and typical Mediterranean plants and herbs abound.
We'll share the house with the other participants. Each participant will have the sole use of a double-bedroom unless otherwise requested.
Please, visit our Gallery to view the accommodation and surrounding area.
ISTANBUL
We use centrally located Hotels. Further details upon booking.
BARCELONA
We will meet you in central Barcelona at the Aerobus airport shuttle bus stop.The Aerobus is the easiest and cheapest way to get to central Barcelona, buses run every 15 minutes approximately. You will receive all relevant information including map and contact details when booking.
GRANADA/MALAGA
We are providing a transfer service from and to Malaga airport. The driving time is approximately 3 hours, depending on traffic. The service on the day of arrival is at 17:00. Please ensure that you book a flight that will land at Malaga airport with plenty of spare time for you to collect your bagagge and make it on time to the transfer vehicle. The airport transfer service leaves the retreat on the final day at 9:00 a.m.
Upon confirmation of your booking we will send you a detailed schedule regarding transfer information including details of your Women On Tour contact at the airport so you can proceed to make your flight arrangements accordingly.
If you prefer to book a car and make your own transfer arrangements, please let us know and we will send you a detailed route map.
Please note that Granada airport is closer (1,5 hours drive) but it is only serviced from the UK by one airline, therefore there's no choice on flying times or fares.
ISTANBUL
We provide an airport pick-up service from Ataturk airport only. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your Women On Tour support woman. You will get detailed information about her contact details on your Istanbul Through the Senses info sheet once you've booked. You will be accompanied to the hotel ( details on info sheet ) where you'll have the chance to relax after your flight and meet the other women in the group.
