This is an ideal opportunity to make progress with your own writing or illustrating in the company of like-minded people, offering guidance, inspiration, and good food. Arrive on Friday for a casual dinner and an evening of relaxing with your peers. Share your hopes for the weekend, join in a game or simply enjoy the solitude of your room. Whatever your choice, prepare for an inspiring weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday , have a little lie in or go for a group walk in the beautiful countryside before breakfast is served. Then, after breakfast, use some of that morning energy to work on your individual creative projects. During these days, Debi Gliori, our writer-in-residence, will be sharing tips on how to succeed as she leads three separate discussions about picture books, teen novels, and marketability. Creative exercises will infuse each day and you have the option to have your work critiqued by your peers. All meals are provided and wine is included with dinner every night. Of course, drinks will be available later too!
On Monday , we will hear Imogen Cooper from Chicken House discuss what they are commissioning and publishing, and exactly how they want work submitted to them. Lunch will be served before everyone returns to their own creative abodes!
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