CREATIVE WRITING COURSES
‘WRITING AND SELLING FEATURES’ 23 – 30 MAY
2011
"The results were amazing. I found the writing
process very enjoyable for a change and I was
surprised and impressed with the quality of what
I wrote. So thank you.” –
J M, London
Have you ever wanted to write about travel,
hobbies, people, life experiences, personal or
professional matters and find regular newspaper
and magazine markets for your articles? If
so, this course, led by journalist
Judi Goodwin on the
beautiful Greek Island of Paxos, could be just
the course for you.
There is an ever-expanding need for freelance
articles, and editors pay well for good material
geared to their requirements.
Whether you have some previous experience or are
a complete beginner,
this course will
teach you all the tricks of the journalist’s
trade, including how to find and develop
stories, write and interview like a pro, and successfully pitch
ideas; in fact, all the know-how you need to get
your articles into print.
The course will be based around group tuition sessions on five
mornings a week and there will also be an
opportunity for one-to-one sessions.
During the course you will learn how to
-
get started and structure your feature
-
present a successful synopsis
-
plan your research and interviews
-
find markets for your work
-
identify
what editors are looking for
-
negotiate fees
By the end of the course you should be able to
-
find and develop ideas
-
research
and structure your articles
-
understand the different writing styles of
news and features
-
conduct lively interviews and get great
quotes to enliven your story
Afternoons will be free, leaving plenty of time either to
explore Paxos or simply relax, so come and
join us for a
most enjoyable week and at the same time have a
wonderful holiday in a truly fabulous
location.
Course Cost:
The course costs £545 per person, which
includes tuition as described above, accommodation in a shared
twin/double room in a villa with
private swimming pool near Loggos, one of the
three main villages on Paxos,
any local transport required in connection with the course and a large breakfast hamper. Transfers between Corfu airport and your
accommodation on Paxos can be arranged at
additional cost, as can optional
activities such as Greek cookery, Greek
dancing, boat trips and walks.
For full details of what is included in the cost
of the course and of the accommodation, please
see
‘Writing
Courses Further Information’.
It is also possible for anyone who has their own accommodation or
who wishes to be more independent just to join the
group tuition sessions.
We may also be able to accommodate partners who
do not wish to take part in the course.
Please
contact us
to discuss your requirements.
To Book:
Please read
our
Booking Conditions and
the
Important Information
section of this website and then
complete and submit an
On-Line Booking Form.
'Writing and Selling Features' is open to people of all
ages and abilities aged 18 or over. However,
Paxos is a relatively hilly island and we
therefore do not feel that it is suitable for
anyone with walking difficulties.
Minimum
number of participants:
All our holidays, courses and activities require a minimum
number of participants in order for them to
operate. The minimum number of participants
required for the 'Writing and Selling Features'
course to operate is 6.
Second
Holiday/Course Discount:
We will give
you a discount of £40 if you book any two
holidays or courses in our current programme.
Further
Information:
Do have a look round our website and, if you would like further information about any of our
holidays and courses or about Paxos more
generally, then please do not hesitate to
Contact Us.

|