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Finding Your Voice in Writing with Crysse Morrison

Cost : £510*

Dates : Sat 1 - Sat 8 August 2009

Language: English

This course is for anyone - pure beginner or more experienced writer - who wants to explore their creativity and develop a personal voice in writing. During group sessions, tutor Crysse Morrison will lead you to look at all aspects of style and narrative, including using memories, creating characters, describing settings and using dialogue. The emphasis is on enjoyment and fun, and ideas are adaptable to any genre from poetry to novels. Includes one-to-one sessions to discuss and advise on personal work.

Tutor: Crysse Morrison is a full-time freelance writer. Her two novels ‘Frozen Summer’ and ‘Sleeping in Sand’ are published by Hodder and Stoughton. She also writes short fiction and poetry and has a regular column in Writing Magazine. She runs writing workshops and courses worldwide. For more information visit Crysse's own website: http://www.cryssemorrison.co.uk

Comments from some of last year's participants:

"Despite manoeuvring words all week, I have inadequate superlatives to describe the course, Gardoussel and the warmth of the welcome" - Glenise Lee

"Transformational!" - Jill Stevenson

"Wonderful surroundings, wonderful tuition, wonderful company, wonderful writing!" - Barbara Jennings

" A fantastically interesting blend of people with a fine teacher, beautiful surroundings and lovely food" - Donald MacEwan

"A wonderful experience in all respects; I shall treasure my memories of Gardoussel for the rest of my days" - Stuart McLeod

For an example of last year's work, click here.

* Price includes all course tuition, accommodation and meals. Single rooms may be available, depending on numbers, for a supplement of 150 €.

For details and to reserve your place on this event, please contact Sharon (see email address below).

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Gardoussel, 30940 St Andre de Valborgne, France

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