Do you have a story to tell? This course is for anybody interested in memoir, travel writing, biography or any other form of life writing. It is a chance to explore techniques that will allow you to capture your experiences on the page and transform them into compelling narrative. You will also learn to nurture your unique writing voice, convey a powerful sense of place, create vivid characters and seek out the universal appeal of your personal story.

The Setting:

The course will be held at Boldshaves, a lovely, rambling house set in a beautiful garden on the edge of the Weald of Kent. It is surrounded by ancient woodland and set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Friday
Arrive late afternoon or early evening and take your time to settle in at Boldshaves before a delicious home-cooked dinner and an introduction to the weekend ahead.

Saturday and Sunday
Writing workshops of Saturday and Sunday mornings will be practical, interactive and dynamic. There will be plenty of time to explore new techniques, and share your writing with others if you feel like it. After the workshops we will meet for a wholesome lunch in the beautiful, 18th-c  barn. Saturday afternoon will be a time to focus on your own writing and attend a personal tutorial with Helena. You might also take the opportunity to read in the Wealden library, go for a walk or explore the lovely garden. We will converge again for a delicious home cooked dinner.  Afterwards Helena and our visiting author will share readings from their own work. On Sunday afternoon we will share a farewell tea and a final celebration of your writing.

Level of experience:

This course is suitable for writers of all levels, from complete beginners to those already immersed in a non-fiction project.

BOOKING

https://wealdenliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/writing-weekend-2023/