Courses
Our 2013 course programme is now open for booking. Join us to write fiction, poetry, short stories and plays, or try one of our specialist courses, like food writing or writing for radio. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, there is a course for you.
An Arvon course is so much more than a programme of learning - it's a potentially transformative experience.
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Poetry
Lumb Bank
24 - 29 June 2013
Tutors: Mimi Khalvati, Tim Liardet
You will be invited to choose as excitingly risky a subject as possible, one...
Writing for Radio
Moniack Mhor
24 - 29 June 2013
Tutors: Iain Finlay MacLeod, Sarah Wooley
Wanted: Writers for Radio Radio is a popular, often under-exploited, market for...
Fiction
Moniack Mhor
1 - 6 July 2013
Tutors: Rachel Seiffert, Stephen May
Writing is hard work, but it shouldn’t be a slog. During this week we will...
Tutored Retreat: Fiction
Moniack Mhor
8 - 13 July 2013
Tutors: Suchen Christine Lim, Kevin MacNeil
Think of this week as a residential visit to the doctor’s surgery. Tell us...
Fiction and Experience
Totleigh Barton
8 - 13 July 2013
Tutors: Ben Faccini, Jean McNeil
In this course we will explore how to develop narratives based on our personal...
Poetry and Bookart
Lumb Bank
15 - 20 July 2013
Tutors: Jen Hadfield, Rachel Hazell
Many writers and artists find a walk takes their work to unexpected places....
Songwriting
Moniack Mhor
15 - 20 July 2013
Christine Collister, Steve Tilston
We will bring priceless wisdom to the craft of songwriting, based on our...
Crime Fiction
Moniack Mhor
22 - 27 July 2013
Tutors: Val McDermid, Andrew Taylor
The purpose of this week is to accelerate your development as a crime writer and...
Retreat
Moniack Mhor
29 July - 3 August 2013
Yes, the time has come. Finally. Say cheerio to everyone and everything, and...
Fiction: Work in Progress
Totleigh Barton
29 July - 3 August 2013
Tutors: James Friel, Sarah Savitt
Deep into your work, but looking for new approaches to reinvigorate your...
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Accommodation/Food FAQ
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Courses FAQ
How do I work out which course is right for me? This section will help you to make a decision about what course you want to do.
