1. Self-Publishing, November 28 – December 2, 2022
2. Walking, Writing and Publishing, January 12 – 16, 2023 –
3. Niche Non-Fiction and Self-Publishing, February 2-6, 2023
1. Self-Publishing
28 November – 2 December, 2022
A practical, hands-on course for writers in an idyllic setting.
In combination with YouCaxton Publications, one of Britain’s foremost self-publishing companies.
Your chance to learn about all aspects of self-publishing in pleasant and relaxing surroundings, half-holiday, half- serious study.
At the end of the course you will have a good understanding of what’s involved in self-publishing and publishing in general. You will be able to make informed decisions – given the nature of your particular book or books – about which aspects of the process you want to undertake yourself and which it would be best to commission from professionals.
Framed by its peaceful location in the South-Shropshire hills, the experience is designed to be enjoyable and relaxing as well as informative. You will be able to share ideas with fellow writers and develop your understanding of writing itself, of types of editing and design, of production processes, and of marketing and the targeting of potential readers.
The course is structured around a series of presentations with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion and with time to look at your own project in detail.
Programme
Monday 28 November
4 pm onwards – check in to accommodation
6 pm – Introduction and welcome session,
followed by dinner hosted at Bank House (cost included.)
Tuesday 29 November,
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
Types of editing and costs. And 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 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.
Wednesday 30 November
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 4: 9.30 – 11.00
Design, layout and print-ready files.
Tea/ coffee break
Session 5: 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 6: 4.30 -6.00
Distribution through Amazon, online sales, and bookshops
7.00 pm – dinner hosted at Bank House – cost included
Thursday 1 December
Breakfast at Bank House from 8.00 am to 9.00 am
Session 7: 9.30 – 10.30
eBooks.
Tea/ coffee break
Session 8: 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 9: 4.30-6.00
Discussion – what next?
Dinner – evening out at the The Castle Hotel – additional cost for meal/ refreshments.
Friday 2 December
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 private facilities
£750 (inc breakfast at Bank House, lunch and two evening meals)
Small single room with private facilities
£610 (inc breakfast at Bank House, lunch and two evening meals)
Bank House B&B
Super king room (ensuite)
£750 (single occupancy, inc breakfast, lunch and two evening meals)
£610 Super king or twin room (ensuite)
(shared occupancy, inc breakfast, lunch and two evening meals)
For booking, please email caroline@writerslodge.co.uk or phone/text 07804272514
2. Walking, writing and publishing
12-16 January, 2023
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 (above) 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.
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3. Niche non-fiction and self-publishing
2-6 February, 2023
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.
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