Swanwick Writers' Summer School

Swanwick Writers' Summer School is a week-long programme for writers of all ages, abilities and genres. Featuring courses, workshops, guest speakers, panels and optional one-to-one sessions, it offers you the opportunity to learn new skills, explore your creativity, perform your poetry, sing, act, dance, laugh, or even write. Prices start from £465 and the cost includes full board and evening entertainment. For aspiring writers between 18-30 there is the opportunity to apply for a place on the Top Write scheme at the heavily subsidised price of £100.

Full details at: swanwickwritersschool.org.uk/topwrite-places

When? 12-18 August 2017

Where? Swanwick Writers' Summer School The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU

Who? In 2017 - Sophie Hannah, ​Cathy Cassidy, ​Imogen Cooper. While Simon Hall, crime writer and BBC reporter will be in conversation with authors Sue Moorcroft, Jon Mayhew and Steve Hartley, extracting anecdotes, information and inspiration.

Website? Swanwick Writers' Summer School

Twitter? @swanwickwriters

Facebook? Sandwick Writers

Festival Director? Cathy Grimmer

Who has appeared at past festivals? Iain Banks Ben Crystal P D James James Runcie Peter James Curtis Jobling Helen Lederer Mario Reading Deborah Moggach Bel Mooney Della Galton James Moran Gervase Phinn Terry Pratchett Michael Jecks Ruth Rendell David Nobbs Simon Brett Brendan Nolan