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 give writers working within the general category ‘niche non-fiction’ the necessary skills to consider how best to make their work available to their particular readership in a professional manner. The workshop will cover all aspects of self-publishing as with our other workshops, but the focus will be on the advantages conveyed by a niche market and how best to exploit it. There will be plenty of time for private thought in a beautiful rural setting between a series of presentations, with much opportunity for questions and discussion on your particular project. If you have written a book on any niche subject or you are in the process of writing one, you will find this an informative and useful workshop.
Programme
Thursday 2 February
4 pm onwards – check in to accommodation
6 pm – Introduction and welcome session,
followed by dinner hosted at Bank House (cost included.)
Friday 3 February,
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 1: 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Context: a history of publishing and publishing technologies.
10.30 am – tea/ coffee break
Session 2: 11.00 – 11.45
What kind of book? Thinking about the niche.
Session 3: 12.00 – 12.45
Types of editing and costs. A look at Word’s editing function.
1.00 pm to 2.00 pm – light lunch provided
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm – free time
Session 4: 4.30-6.00
Discussion.
Dinner – evening out at the Three Tuns Inn (with the oldest licensed brewery in England) – additional cost for meal/ refreshments.
Saturday 4 February
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 5: 9.30 – 11.00
Design, layout and print-ready files
Tea/ coffee break
Session 6: 11.30 – 12.30
Design, layout and print-ready files.
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 5 February
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 either 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 private facilities
(inc breakfast at Bank House, lunch and two evening meals) £750
Small single room with private 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
1. Self-Publishing, November 28 – December 2, 2022 – programme
2. Walking, Writing and Publishing, January 12 – 16, 2023 – programme
3. Niche Non-Fiction and Self-Publishing, February 2-6, 2023