A practical, hands-on course for writers in an idyllic setting.
In combination with YouCaxton Publications, one of Britain’s foremost self-publishing companies.
This workshop will cover much of the same ground as the workshop on self-publishing and is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of self-publishing, but with a particular focus on the intersection between creativity/the writing of drafts and awareness of the potential readership. There will be time for private thought in a beautiful rural setting between a series of presentations, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. If you have written a book or you are in the process of writing one, you will find this an informative and stimulating workshop.
For booking, please email caroline@writerslodge.co.uk or phone/text 07804272514
Programme
Thursday 12 January
4 pm onwards – check in to accommodation
6 pm – Introduction and welcome session,
followed by dinner hosted at Bank House (cost included.)
Friday 13 January,
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 1: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
What kind of book? Thinking about the reader and marketing.
11.00 am – tea/ coffee break
Session 2: 11.30 – 12.30
Approaches to a first draft and to narrative in relation to publishing.
1.00 pm to 2.00 pm – light lunch provided
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm – free time
Session 3: 4.30-6.00
Context: a history of publishing and publishing technologies.
Dinner – evening out at the Three Tuns Inn (with the oldest licensed brewery in England) – additional cost for meal/ refreshments.
Saturday 14 January
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 4: 9.30 – 10.30
Types of editing.
Tea/ coffee break
Session 5: 10.30 – 11.15
Design, layout and print-ready files.
Session 6: 11.30 – 12.30
Printing, publication and ISBNs
1.00 pm to 2.00 pm – light lunch provided
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm – free time
Session 7: 4.30 -6.00
Distribution through Amazon, online sales, and bookshops
7.00 pm – dinner hosted at Bank House – cost included
Sunday 15 January
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 8: 9.30 – 10.30
eBooks.
Tea/ coffee break
Session 9: 11.00 – 12.30
Social media.
1.00 pm to 2 pm – light lunch provided
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm – free time
Session 10: 4.30-6.00
Discussion – what next?
Dinner – evening out at the The Castle Hotel – additional cost for meal/ refreshments.
Monday 16 January
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
10.00 am – Wrap up session and farewells
11.00 am – Check out of accommodation
Cost including accommodation (per person)
Accommodation with Writer’s Lodge or Bank House, a beautiful historic building very close by: https://www.bankhousebnb.co.uk/
Writer’s Lodge cottage
Large double room with shared facilities
(inc breakfast at Bank House, lunch and two evening meals) £750
Small single room with shared facilities
(inc breakfast at Bank House, lunch and two evening meals) £610
Bank House B&B
Super king room (ensuite)
(single occupancy, inc breakfast, lunch and two evening meals) £750
Super king or twin room (ensuite)
(shared occupancy, inc breakfast, lunch and two evening meals) £610
For booking, please email caroline@writerslodge.co.uk or phone/text 07804272514
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