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Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival

Date: October 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Hare Hill House, Rochdale

Creative Writing Day School – The Art of Landscape

with Anna Chilvers and Sally Baker

Join us for a creative writing day school with options to attend poetry and prose workshops.We will look at ways in which landscape has been represented in art and literature, and consider how the themes interact. There will be a variety of practical writing exercises, as well as a chance to share your work and chat to other writers. Anna Chilvers and Sally Baker are both experienced teachers and published writers. 

Drinks available. Bring your own lunch. Cafe nearby.

Write a Novel in a Year

Date: September 21, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Central Library, Halifax

A ten month WEA course – one Saturday per month

Have you always wanted to write a novel? You might have an idea, a rough draft, some notes or just enthusiasm. On this course we will cover all aspects of novel writing, including plot and structure, point of view, characterisation and much more. Each monthly meeting will include two workshops, as well as feedback sessions. There will be opportunity for you to submit work to the rest of the group for detailed feedback if you want it. People who have done the course before have gone on to complete drafts of their novels. The support and encouragement of the group will help you to start writing and keep writing.

This course is FREE to those on qualifying benefits.

WEA Writing Group

Start date: September 19, 2019
End date: December 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Hebden Bridge Town Hall

An eleven week course

This is a group for writers who are working on projects and would like support and feedback from other writers, and for those that would like to establish a regular writing practice. We will do some writing exercises together, but most of the sessions will be spent sharing our work and giving and receiving feedback.

This course is FREE to those on qualifying benefits.

WEA Creative Writing Course

Start date: September 19, 2019
End date: December 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Hebden Bridge Town Hall

An eleven week course

A relaxed exploration of creative writing, including writing practice. We will mostly learn techniques of fiction writing, but may also have a look at other types of writing. We will also look at work by published authors, examining techniques they have used in their writing, and using this to inspire new writing. The class will be about encouragement and sharing, and you will be invited to bring along your own work for feedback.

This course is FREE to those on qualifying benefits.

Writing Voices
Tutored Writing Retreat at Wentworth Castle

Start date: July 1, 2019
End date: July 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Northern College/Wentworth Castle

Following on from the success of this year’s writing retreat, Anna Chilvers and Alison Taft are running another at the magnificent House of Wentworth Castle, the Grade 1 listed home of Northern College.

 

Anna and Alison are both published writers and inspirational creative writing tutors. They have worked together on many retreats and are passionate about enabling writers to find their voice and express themselves through the written word.

 

The course includes morning workshops, one to one tutorials, small group work, feedback and writing time.  Writers will be encouraged to share work and we will be joined by a surprise guest.

 

Check in is available from 12 o’clock on Monday. The course starts with dinner on Monday evening and includes full board and accommodation in single en-suite bedrooms. The course ends with a celebration on the Thursday night before checking out on Friday morning.

 

You are welcome to stay for the day on Friday – there is a beautiful library with stunning views in which to work.

 

Please contact me for more information at annaruthchilvers@gmail.com

Creative Writing Class
Thursday morning WEA class 12 weeks

Start date: January 10, 2019
End date: April 4, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Town Hall, Hebden Bridge

A relaxed exploration of creative writing, including writing practice. We will mostly learn techniques of fiction writing, but may also have a look at other types of writing. We will also look at work by published authors, examining techniques they have used in their writing, and using this to inspire new writing. The class will be about encouragement and sharing, and you will be invited to bring along your own work for feedback.

Writing Group
Thursday evening writers' support group

Start date: January 10, 2019
End date: April 4, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Town Hall, Hebden Bridge

This is a group for writers who are working on projects and would like support and feedback from other writers, and for those that would like to establish a regular writing practice. We will do some writing exercises together, but most of the sessions will be spent sharing our work and giving and receiving feedback.

The Artist’s Way
12 week course in creativity

Start date: September 20, 2018
End date: December 9, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Hope Baptist, Hebden Bridge

This is a twelve week course in creativity. Based on the bestselling book by Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way is a course that helps you identify your creative blocks, and to gently break them down, allowing yourself to become more creative. The course is for anyone who wants more creativity in their lives, be that art, music, writing, pottery, clowning, crafts, dance – or maybe just having a more creative approach in the day to day. Working together in a group, the course will give nurture and encouragement as you start to break down barriers. Previous students have gone on to write, paint, dance and much more.This course will help you to access and express your creativity. It is not a writing course but it will involve writing.

Write a Novel in a Year
Ten monthly day-long workshops

Start date: September 15, 2018
End date: June 8, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Central Library, Halifax

Have you always wanted to write a novel? You might have an idea, a rough draft, some notes or just enthusiasm. On this course we will cover all aspects of novel writing, including plot and structure, point of view, characterisation and much more. Each monthly meeting will include two workshops, as well as feedback sessions. There will be opportunity for you to submit work to the rest of the group for detailed feedback if you want it. People who have done the course before have gone on to complete drafts of their novels. The support and encouragement of the group will help you to start writing and keep writing.

Writing Fearlessly
A Tutored Writing Retreat

Start date: July 23, 2018
End date: July 27, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Northern College/Wentworth Castle

Join Anna Chilvers and Alison Taft at the magnificent House of Wentworth Castle, the Grade 1 listed home of Northern College and give yourself the gift of writing fearlessly.

Anna and Alison are both published writers and inspirational creative writing tutors. They have worked together on many retreats and are passionate about enabling writers to find their voice and express themselves through the written word.

The course includes morning workshops, one to one tutorials, focus groups and writing time.  Writers will be encouraged to share work with each other. There will be guidance on how and where to submit your work and we will be joined by a surprise guest author on one of the evenings.

Starting Monday evening with dinner, the course includes full board and accommodation in single en-suite bedrooms. The course ends with a celebration of the work produced on the Thursday night before checking out on Friday morning.

The cost for the course is £425.

Please contact me for more information at annaruthchilvers@gmail.com