Masterclass Recording: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Residential Writing Course

Residential Writing Courses take place at our houses in Devon, Shropshire and Yorkshire and span a range of genres. You'll work closely with two tutors, each week consisting of workshops, one-to-one tutorials and evening readings. You’ll have time and space to write, and plenty of support. Long after you leave, your creativity will grow.

May 2-9

The Hurst

Non-Fiction

Residential Arvon Plus: Non-Fiction

Blurring the boundaries

Adam Weymouth

Sophy Roberts

Guest: Joanna Pocock

Last few places left

May 4-9

Totleigh Barton

Fiction

Tutored Retreat: Fiction

Finding your way in fiction

Andrew Miller

Jane Feaver

Guest: Samantha Harvey

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May 4-9

Lumb Bank

Fiction, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write

Residential Writing Course: Starting to Write Fiction and Non Fiction

Begin your writing project with curiosity, confidence and courage

Wyl Menmuir

Daisy Buchanan

Guest: Saba Sams

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May 11-16

Lumb Bank

Fiction

Residential Writing Course: Writing a Novel

The oxygen of fresh ideas

Kim Sherwood

Adam Foulds

Guest: Gurnaik Johal

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May 11-16

Totleigh Barton

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write, Theatre, Screenwriting, Children & YA, Short Story, Publishing, Other

Writers’ Retreat at Totleigh Barton

Time and space to write

May 11-16

The Hurst

Poetry

Residential Writing Course: Poetry

Exciting new directions for your poetry

Clare Pollard

Richard Scott

Guest: Troy Cabida

May 18-23

Lumb Bank

Poetry

Residential Writing Course: Landscape, walking and eco-poetics

Writing the Earth

Sarah Westcott

Will Burns

Guest: Ian Humphreys

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May 18-23

The Hurst

Other

Residential Writing Course: Audio Drama

Bring your audio drama to life

Helen Cross

Jessica Dromgoole

Guest: Ben Lewis

Last few places left

May 18-23

Totleigh Barton

Non-Fiction

Residential Writing Course: Memoir

Bring your story to life

Octavia Bright

Damian Le Bas

Guest: Richard Beard

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May 25-30

The Hurst

Non-Fiction, Other

Residential Writing Course: Nature Writing

Exploring wild language

Tim Dee

Joanna Pocock

Guest: Nancy Campbell

May 25-28

Lumb Bank

Publishing

Short Course: Prepare for Publication

Ready, steady, publish!

James Spackman

Jo Thompson

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May 25-28

Totleigh Barton

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction

Short Course: Write Like a Reader

...and read like a writer

Jo Bell

Sam Jordison

Jun 1-6

Totleigh Barton

Fiction

Residential Writing Course: Finish Your Novel

Reaching the finish line

Michael Donkor

Kate Murray-Browne

Guest: Chris Power

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Jun 15-20

Totleigh Barton

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write

Residential Writing Course: Starting to Write

Introductions to genre, experiments in form

Tice Cin

Ralf Webb

Guest: Ashley Hickson-Lovence

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Jun 15-20

Lumb Bank

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write, Screenwriting, Theatre, Children & YA, Short Story, Publishing, Other

Lumb Bank Writing Retreat with Yoga

Stretch your creative muscles

Elizabeth Jenner

Jun 22-27

The Hurst

Fiction

Residential Writing Course: Fiction

The craft of character-driven fiction

Freya North

Matt Cain

Guest: Clare Pooley

Last few places left

Residential Retreat (Tutored)

Our residential tutored retreats are designed to allow you the time and space to focus on your writing from our houses in Devon, Shropshire and Yorkshire. Tutored retreats allow you plenty of self-guided writing time without workshops. You'll benefit from one-to-one tutorials with your tutors in the afternoons and a guest on Wednesday.

May 4-9

Totleigh Barton

Fiction

Tutored Retreat: Fiction

Finding your way in fiction

Andrew Miller

Jane Feaver

Guest: Samantha Harvey

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Sep 28-Oct 3

Totleigh Barton

Screenwriting

Tutored Retreat: Screenwriting

Deep dive into your script

Philip Shelley

Thara Popoola

Guest: Chris Hurford

Early Bird Booking

Residential Retreat (No Tutors)

May 11-16

Totleigh Barton

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write, Theatre, Screenwriting, Children & YA, Short Story, Publishing, Other

Writers’ Retreat at Totleigh Barton

Time and space to write

Jun 15-20

Lumb Bank

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write, Screenwriting, Theatre, Children & YA, Short Story, Publishing, Other

Lumb Bank Writing Retreat with Yoga

Stretch your creative muscles

Elizabeth Jenner

Dec 7-12

Lumb Bank

Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Starting to Write, Children & YA, Screenwriting, Theatre, Short Story, Other

Writers’ Retreat at Lumb Bank

Time and space to write

Last few places left

Online Writing Week

Capturing the transformative power of a traditional Arvon week, you’ll experience a week of workshops, one-to-ones, social gatherings and readings delivered live by two Arvon tutors online. You’ll connect with a small group of fellow writers and unleash your imagination, all from the comfort of your own home. 

Jun 15-19

Online

Fiction

Online Writing Week: Fiction

Tending Your Novel - a gentle bootcamp

Sophie Mackintosh

Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

Jul 13-17

Online

Poetry

Online Writing Week: Nature and Eco-Poetry

Beauty versus Beast: nature and eco-poetry for a real, imperfect world

Hannah Copley

Ian Humphreys

Online Writing Month

Perfect if you want to commit time to your writing but can only manage a couple of hours a week. Our Online Writing Months unpacks our popular 5-day Online Writing Week over a month of evening classes. You’ll have a weekly workshop, one-to-one tutorials, socials and How I Write sessions. You will develop a network of fellow writers and give your writing a transformational boost.

May 7-28

Online

Poetry

Online Writing Month (daytime): Creating a Poetry Collection or Pamphlet

The road you pave with poems

Mark Pajak

Helen Mort

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Jun 1-23

Online

Non-Fiction

Online Writing Month (evening): Memoir

From raw material to crafted narrative

Lily Dunn

Miranda Doyle

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Jul 6-28

Online

Theatre

Online Writing Month (evening): Writing for Performance

Re-thinking the way you write for performance

Chris Thorpe

Rachel Mars

Oct 1-22

Online

Poetry, Non-Fiction

Online Writing Month (daytime): Poetry and Memoir

Shaping lived experiences into writing that connects

Gwyneth Lewis

Romalyn Ante

Online Writing Day

Need a boost while you tackle your latest writing project? These one-day courses are aimed at writers who already have a work in progress, or a current working practice and would like a concentrated bolt of creative inspiration.  Delivered live via Zoom and recorded for you to watch back later.

May 8

Online

Non-Fiction

Online Writing Day: Non-Fiction

Structuring your non-fiction project

Jessica J. Lee

Jun 26

Online

Fiction

Online Writing Day: Fiction

Playing with language, playing with form.

Andrew Miller

Jul 24

Online

Non-Fiction

Online Writing Day: Memoir

Sorting out structure in a day

Richard Beard

Aug 21

Online

Poetry

Online Writing Day: Poetry

Boost your writing for performance

Joelle Taylor

Masterclass

Two-hour online creative writing workshops delivered live by acclaimed writers. With a mix of reading, discussion, and writing exercises, you’ll get new words onto the page, tighten your technique, and become the writer you were meant to be. You can also access an on-demand back catalogue of past Masterclasses.

Online

Poetry

Masterclass Recording: Poetry of Diaspora

Zoom Masterclass with Anthony (Vahni) Capildeo

Intermediate

Anthony (Vahni) Capildeo

Online

Other

Masterclass Recording: Writing with Cultural Sensitivity

Zoom Masterclass with Abda Khan

Beginner

Abda Khan

Online

Non-Fiction

Masterclass Recording: Popular Science

Zoom Masterclass with Michael Brooks

Intermediate

Michael Brooks

Online

Fiction

Masterclass Recording: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Building Worlds

Beginner

Juno Dawson

Online

Poetry

Masterclass Recording: Poetry and Pop Culture

Zoom Masterclass with Chrissy Williams

Beginner

Chrissy Williams

Online

Non-Fiction, Other

Masterclass Recording: Bring Your Non-Fiction To Life

Zoom Masterclass with Alexander Masters

Beginner

Alexander Masters

Online

Children & YA, Other

Masterclass Recording: Teaching Creative Writing to Young People

Zoom Masterclass with Steve Voake

Intermediate

Steve Voake

Online

Non-Fiction

Masterclass Recording: Flavoursome Food

Zoom Masterclass with Felicity Cloake

Intermediate

Felicity Cloake

Online

Poetry

Masterclass Recording: The Poetry of Fatherhood

Zoom Masterclass with Niall Campbell

Intermediate

Niall Campbell

Online

Poetry, Other

Masterclass Recording: How to Teach Poetry

Invent a workshop that is entirely yours

Intermediate

David Morley

Online

Fiction

Masterclass Recording: Lessons from Speculative Fiction

Harnessing the power of 'what if?'

Beginner

Sophie Mackintosh

Online

Non-Fiction

Masterclass Recording: Writing the Wild Way

Zoom Masterclass with Jack Wallington

Beginner

Jack Wallington

Online

Poetry

Masterclass Recording: Poetry

Finding a Path

Beginner

Jen Campbell

Online

Fiction, Children & YA

Masterclass Recording: Writing Fiction for Children

Writing relatable characters

Beginner

Maisie Chan

Online

Fiction, Publishing

Masterclass Recording: Getting Published

Zoom webinar with Federico Andornino

Intermediate

Federico Andornino

Online

Poetry

Masterclass Recording: Poetry Party

You’re invited to Writing: The Party

Beginner

Laurie Bolger