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I love Swanwick for the chance to talk about writing non-stop, to meet old and new friends and, simply, to write ...

R.S. Durham

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Additional programme features

DETAILS FOR 2012 COMING SOON!

Swanwick isn't all about attending courses and listening to speakers. During the week there are a number of other things happening to keep you busy. Here's what to went on in 2011:


For regular periods throughout each day, the Book Room is open to sell delegates' books. Do come along to buy something from the Swanwick family.

Tuesday sees a repeat of last year's hugely successful Q&A Publishing Panel. This year the focus is on fiction genres, as well as getting published and finding an agent. There are also prebookable 1:1 Sessions available with this year's specialist course leaders.

On Tuesday afternoon you can join our organised excursion to Calke Abbey or go for a walk, do some writing, or simply relax. Alternatively, you can take part in Write, Camera, Action! as a writer, director or actor to help showcase Swanwick's scriptwriters.

Most mornings, there is a non-denominational Lift Up Your Hearts service of praise in the Chapel, led by Swanwick delegates. There is also a service in the Chapel, or a Roman Catholic service, before lunch on Sunday.

If you are an early morning writer, why not try Lift Up Your Pens to get your creative juices flowing before breakfast?

When the day's courses and workshops are over, you can Read/Write/Relax, enjoying read around sessions, themed workshops or Unwind Your Mind with Zana Lamont to re-energise yourself before dinner and the Evening Events.


Programme Extras from swanwick summer school
  • Additional programme features

    It's not all writing!

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  • The Book Room

    Sell...Browse... Buy

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  • Tuesday Panel Event

    Q&A fiction panel for your writing questions

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  • 1:1 Specialist Sessions

    Book time with your chosen specialist

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  • Tuesday Visit - Calke Abbey

    Enjoy an afternoon in an un-stately home

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  • Write, Camera, Action!

    Tuesday afternoon scriptwriting workshop

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  • Lift Up Your Hearts

    Daily non-denominational praise

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  • Lift Up Your Pens

    Pre-breakfast writing sessions

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  • Read/Write/Relax

    Take time out at the end of the day

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  • Evening Events

    Quizzes, songs and dancing

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