"Very stimulating. A pleasure to talk to people with a common interest but very diverse backgrounds."

"Excellent and inspirational as always. My thanks to all concerned for the amount of thought and hard work you've put into the week. Much appreciated."



"Thanks Marion and everyone on the committee, I had a smashing time."

"Congratulations to the Committee. The publicity has been very effective and the downloadable Swanwick poster was particularly useful in publicising the School. Website also excellent."


"The School is a magic place full of fun, inspiration, laughter and friends. Life would not be the same without Swanwick."


"Absolutely brilliant. Keep up the good work - see you all next year!"
"A wonderful week as always."

A Swanwick Day
taken from the 2007 programme

Morning Programme

8.00am Lift up your Hearts

8.30am Breakfast

9.30-10.30am

Workshops Part 1 of 2 a choice of:

(1) The magazine short story ---- Della Galton

(2) Radio comedy -- Roy York

(3) Collective marketing--- Benjamin Scott

(4) Research for historical fiction ---Tarja Moles

10.40-11am Bookroom open

10.40-11.10am Coffee or tea

11.30-12.30pm Courses : Part One of Four

A. Writing for children --- Lee Weatherley
B. Non-fiction --- Brendan Nolan
C. Science fiction, fantasy & horror --- Val Williamson
D. Literary Fiction --- Xanthe Wells

Afternoon Programme

12.15-1pm Bar open

12.20-12.50am Bookroom open

1pm Lunch

2.15 -3.15pm Courses : Part Two

A. Writing for children --- Lee Weatherley
B. Non-fiction --- Brendan Nolan
C. Science fiction, fantasy & horror --- Val Williamson
D. Literary Fiction --- Xanthe Wells

3.15pm Tea or coffee
3.15pm Bookroom open

3.45.-4.45pm
In Your Own Write: Freestyle themed workshop led by Alison Chisholm

4.45pm-5.55pm Talks and Discussion Groups

Storytelling in schools --- Marion Hough
Faith in your writing --- Felicity McFadzean
Historical fiction --- Roz Southey
Tackling Technophobia --- Roy Devereux
Poetry Readaround --- Chris Robinson

5.55 - 6.25pm Bookroom open

Evening Programme

6-7pm Bar open

7pm Dinner

8.30-9.30pm Guest speaker--- Jamie Rix Lying for a living

9.15pm-11pm Bar open

10-11pm Room 101 the Swanwick version with Diana Wimbs

a day in the life

booking form
here

booking notes
here

accommodation notes here

printable flyer
here

"As always, a masterpiece of organisation and a source of inspiration, energy and enthusiasm. The buzz is always there from start to finish."

"A very big thank you to the residential staff, especially catering, who provided an efficient, friendly and quality service."

"This was my second visit to the summer school and I enjoyed it as much as the first time. I really loved the fact that you included more for theatre/tv this time. You have offered a far more 'rounded' School this year."

Jamie Rix

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