If you live within reach of Newcastle/County Durham, or are willing to travel (recommended bed and breakfast lists available at special rates) weekend and short courses are available. I also run intensive one day and evening courses.
All taught courses take place in a small group setting to guarantee maximum tutor/student interaction.
Is there a book in you?
The one day course involves looking at your own body of work. Work in progress must be emailed to Lynn a month before the start of the course. The course entails a critique of your work as well as discussions of how - and where - you can look for markets for your work.
Cost: £99
A home made organic soup lunch is included; special dietary needs catered for. The half hour soup break is a 'working lunch' where discussion will continue.
NB minimum of 6 bookings needed for courses to run
To book:
Email: courses@thebooknook.org.uk
One day course dates for 2012
Sunday January 15th, 11 am - 4pm
Sunday March 18th, 11 am - 4pm
Sunday May 13th, 11 am - 4pm
Sunday July 15th, 11 am - 4pm
Sunday September 16th, 11 am - 4pm
Sunday November 11th, 11 am - 4pm
Evening Courses Spring 2012
Evening courses are arranged in sets of four sessions.
An Introduction to Writing for Children
This four week course will lead you through the process of starting out in writing for children. We shall look at writing picture books, educational writing, novels for older readers, writing for comics, writing for the Internet, and portfolio presentation.
Assignments will be given as a part of this four session course.
Dates for 2012
February - every Thursday - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Time: 7.30 - 10.30
August - every Thursday - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Time: 7.30 - 10.30
Cost: £120 for four sessions and follow up
NB minimum of 6 bookings needed for courses to run
To book:
Email: courses@thebooknook.org.uk
Creative Writing for Beginners
This popular course will next take place in April 2012. It's a great way to ease your way into creative writing and build your confidence. We'll share work and take part in a variety of creative exercises to spark imagination.
Dates for 2012
October -every Thursday - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time: 7.30 - 10.30
Cost: £120
for four sessions and follow up
NB minimum of 6 bookings needed for courses to run
To book:
Email: courses@thebooknook.org.uk
Writing Information and Self-Help Books
This new course will next take place in June 2012. If you have an idea, and need to know how to translate that into a book proposal, this is the course for you! Maybe you are an expert dog breeder, or bake great cakes and want to write a 'how to' guide. You bring the idea; I'll show you how to get it down on paper in a style publishers will love.
Assignments will be given as a part of this course.
Dates for 2012
Cost: £120 for four sessions and follow up
NB minimum of 6 bookings needed for courses to run
To book:
Email: courses@thebooknook.org.uk
Terms for Courses:
A £25 non - refundable booking deposit will secure your place on any course listed. Please ensure you can attend all sessions as there are no refunds available. In case of sickness, course materials and assignments will be emailed to you directly so you do not fall behind. Payment in full required on the day (or first session for evening classes).