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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Short Story
Totleigh Barton
4 - 9 November 2013
Tutors: Alison Macleod, Robert Shearman
The short story has been called an ‘explosion of truth’, but how does truth...
Poetry
Lumb Bank
4 - 9 November 2013
Tutors: Alice Oswald, Michael Symmons Roberts
This week, aimed at experienced writers, is led by two poets who have written...
History Writing
Moniack Mhor
4 - 9 November 2013
Tutors: Roger Hutchinson, Emma Wood
We believe that true narratives can be as gripping, as literary and as appealing...
Fiction
Lumb Bank
11 - 16 November 2013
Tutors: Will Eaves, Kate Long
Giving yourself that first ‘push’ as a writer can be hard. Where do you...
Writing for Puppetry
Totleigh Barton
11 - 16 November 2013
Tutors: Nell Leyshon, Mervyn Millar
A week of provocation to develop fearless writing and encourage experimentation....
Poetry in Progress
Totleigh Barton
18 - 23 November 2013
Tutors: Paul Batchelor, Frances Leviston
How does a poet take their work to the next level? Using writing exercises and...
Life Writing
Lumb Bank
18 - 23 November 2013
Tutors: Nick Barlay, Elise Valmorbida
Departures, arrivals, journeys… how do we go about telling personal and family...
Fiction
Totleigh Barton
25 - 30 November 2013
Tutors: Patrick Neate, Cathi Unsworth
For the first time more than half the world’s population live in cities. Do we...
Theatre
Lumb Bank
25 - 30 November 2013
Tutors: Tim Crouch, Rebecca Lenkiewicz
This week we will help you find the heart of the play you want to write. Through...
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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.
