From wretched openings to getting the bloody thing published, join journalistic wonder John Sweeney on his novel writing weekend of crocodillic eye-pokery proportions.
John Sweeney is a renowned reporter, podcaster, and author of 12 books. This May he’s joining the Writer’s Lab experts, Skyros, at their UK base on the Isle of Wight for an in-depth weekend retreat. If his best selling novel, Elephant Moon, or critically acclaimed podcast, Hunting Ghislaine, isn’t enough to tempt you on board, perhaps his straight forward, easy-to-digest course structure will sway you?
His weekend staycation is split into three edible chunks: Saturday: The Wretched Opening. Sunday: Dead Prose Doesn’t Sell Books. Monday: Getting The Bloody Thing Published.
Sweeney’s Novel Writing Course runs from Fri 28 until Mon 31 May, 2021.
The price, £475 includes:
Eight hours of coaching per week
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Afternoon drop-in classes for three afternoons
Additional ad-hoc morning and evening activities
Community structures unique to Skyros that bring everyone together in a fun and authentic way
Twin shared 4-star guest accommodation at The Grange by The Sea (single upgrades available).
Local walks and opportunities for excursions
What better way to stir a little novel writing passion than joining a man who thrives on poking crocodiles in the eyes ––he’s known for flummoxing even Trump and Putin.
Better yet, it’s a suitably social and yet safe staycation with Covid measures in-place, The Grange has a Good To Go accreditation: https://www.thegrangebythesea.com/good-to-go/ Plus it’s great for solo travellers too. Many come alone and leave with new friends (single upgrades are available).
Book online at www.skyros.com, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66, or email holidays@skyros.com for further information.