Holiday Facilitators: Amanda Smyth
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Amanda Smyth is Irish-Trinidadian. Born in Ireland, she is the author of Black Rock, A Kind of Eden and Fortune. Black Rock won the Prix du Premier Roman prize, was shortlisted for the McKitterick Prize and was selected as an Oprah Winfrey Summer Read. Fortune was published in 2021by Peepal Tree Press and short listed for the Walter Scott prize 2022. Amanda teaches creative writing at Arvon, Skyros in Greece, and at Coventry University. She lives in Leamington Spa with her family.
What people say about Amanda and his courses:
One of the best courses I have ever done.
Amanda is a fantastic teacher. I’ve learned so much and feel ready to continue my writing.
Fantastically useful and thrilling course. Totally inspiring and couldn’t be beat.
AMAZING. Amanda was the best teacher I could’ve hoped for, was very helpful and gave good feedback. I felt much more confident in my abilities by the end of the week.
Very structured and inclusive course and teaching.
My son took Amanda’s course. He produced excellent writing under her supervision. He left with an increased confidence, pride in his writing and tools to take with him.
