Saturday 14 April 2012 in Cambridge
Essential Elements of Writing
Practical insight to improve your writing and get you published.
Programme
10.00 to 10.15 Welcome drinks and introduction - Ali Hull
10.15 to 11.15 Session 1 - Language and words - Jude Simpson
11.15 to 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 to 12.30 Session 2 - Finding your voice and writing from the heart - Jude Simpson
12.30 to 1.30 Lunch break. There are a number of local cafes and sandwich shops, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch. We will be holding an optional workshop on eBooks from 12.45 to 1.15. Guests can also sign up for a ten minute one to one with a commissioning editor over the lunchtime period.
1.30 to 2.15 Session 3 - What the editor wants: 10 tips to get past the slush pile - Ali Hull
2.15 to 3.00 Session 4 - 10 tips for telling a good story and bringing your characters to life - Andrew Chamberlain
3.00 to 3.15 Afternoon break
3.15 to 4.00 Session 5 - PR, publicity and self publication - Ali Hull and Andrew Chamberlain
4.00 to 4.30 Session 6 - Questions and Answers
Tutors
Jude Simpson: Jude's writing is lighthearted and upbeat, though with a linguistic craftsmanship which has had her compared to writers as diverse as Eminem and Joyce Grenfell. Jude has appeared on BBC Radio 4′s “Saturday Live” and other BBC programmes.
Ali Hull : Commissioning editor for Lion Hudson, journalist, author and tutor on creative writing
Andrew Chamberlain: ghostwriter, fiction writer and tutor on eBooks, language and character.
Venue
Eden Baptist Church
1 Fitzroy Street
Cambridge
CB1 1ER
Eden Chapel is located on the corner of Fitzroy Street and Fair Street, near the Grafton Centre car park, and a 3 minute walk from the city centre across Christ's Pieces.
Booking and Cost
The cost of the course is just £35. To book a place please send a cheque for £35, made out to Lakes Writers, together with your name and email address to
Lakes Writers
Walton's Place
Stainton
Penrith
CA11 0EP