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Creative Writing Weekend
As a writer, it can be difficult to find the time and space to focus on your craft. Between work, family commitments, and other responsibilities, it can feel like there's never enough time to write. That’s why this Autumn Writing Weekend could be just what you need to kickstart your creativity and get your writing flowing. Whether you are a more seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to explore your creativity, connect with others, and take your writing to the next level.
About
Day 1
13.00 – 16.00 The Power of Imagination workshop
17.00 – 18.30 Story Sharing (Residential guests only)
Day 2
10.00 – 12.00 Inspiration in Nature Guided Walk
13.00 – 16.00 Inspiration in Nature workshop
The Power of Imagination workshop: In this workshop, you will be expertly guided through a series of creative exercises (reading, sensory prompts, craft-based tasks) designed to help you unlock your imagination and bring your ideas to life on the page.
Story Sharing: If you have booked the residential package, you will be invited to join this story-sharing session where you will be asked to share a favourite prose extract or poem for the group to discuss.
Inspiration in Nature Guided Walk: Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration. On Sunday morning, you will venture out on a guided walk of the local area. During the walk, you will be encouraged to take notes about your surroundings, for example the sights, sounds and smells you encounter along the way.
Inspiration in Nature workshop: In this session, you will be using the notes and observations you made during your walk to develop your writing from the previous day or start a fresh piece of poetry, descriptive writing or a story. You will be guided along the way and taught how to bring your words to life on the page.
About
Day 1
13.00 – 16.00 The Power of Imagination workshop
17.00 – 18.30 Story Sharing (Residential guests only)
Day 2
10.00 – 12.00 Inspiration in Nature Guided Walk
13.00 – 16.00 Inspiration in Nature workshop
The Power of Imagination workshop: In this workshop, you will be expertly guided through a series of creative exercises (reading, sensory prompts, craft-based tasks) designed to help you unlock your imagination and bring your ideas to life on the page.
Story Sharing: If you have booked the residential package, you will be invited to join this story-sharing session where you will be asked to share a favourite prose extract or poem for the group to discuss.
Inspiration in Nature Guided Walk: Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration. On Sunday morning, you will venture out on a guided walk of the local area. During the walk, you will be encouraged to take notes about your surroundings, for example the sights, sounds and smells you encounter along the way.
Inspiration in Nature workshop: In this session, you will be using the notes and observations you made during your walk to develop your writing from the previous day or start a fresh piece of poetry, descriptive writing or a story. You will be guided along the way and taught how to bring your words to life on the page.
From £185 pp
A Little Place, Fairlawn House, Salisbury, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DL
Sat 21 September and Sun 22 September