A day of Masterclasses and conversation with memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink and publisher Francesca Main
Do you have a life writing project that needs attention? Perhaps you need some technical help, are nervous about committing life to the page, or curious about navigating the industry in general? Join bestselling writer Cathy Rentzenbrink and publisher Francesca Main for an intensive day-long creative writing course focusing on memoir and writing from life.
Brought to you in partnership between the brilliant Arvon and Quay Words, this day of Masterclasses will get you writing in a supportive and friendly atmosphere and leave you full of knowledge and ideas, with a plan of how to carry on with your book. The day will include two intense and interactive workshops with Cathy and Francesca which will be designed to generate new work as well as to reinvigorate your current project, followed by an ‘in conversation’ with Cathy and Francesca and a Q&A session at the end of the day when you will have the opportunity to ask questions about your own work. Writers of all experience levels are welcome!
We’ll help you to make ‘Arvon at Home’, turning your own place into a writing cocoon, capturing the transformative power of our acclaimed Arvon residential courses: two brilliant author-tutors at your service, a caring and sharing group, the time and space to devote to your writing, invaluable feedback, new writing pals, and the unique creative progress that happens in a dedicated week.
You will be offered the best of a classic Arvon residential week, with a few virtual tweaks. Spot the difference: a carefully balanced combination of tips to help you focus, daily morning workshops, one-to-one tutorials with both tutors, three evening get-togethers to chat about the day’s work, a mid-week guest reading offer, the celebratory Friday-evening collective reading, and lots of time and encouragement for you to write every day.
All gatherings, one-to-one or group, will be delivered via our own Arvon Zoom, so you’ll need to have a reliable internet connection. Your Arvon host will be on call to offer support as you need it, including any help you may need with your computer set-up.
To participate, and to get the most out of the week, you’ll need to turn up online for all planned morning sessions, Monday to Friday. You should also set aside your afternoons for tutorials and independent writing time. Last but not least, we urge you to read your tutors’ published work before the week starts.
Cost: £75 / £37.50 Concessions*
*Concessions apply if you are: in receipt of universal credit, in receipt of pension credit, a full time student, full time carer, disabled or in receipt of Personal Independence Payment.
Accessibility Statement: Events take place in historic rooms on the first floor of the building. There is step-free entry to the ground floor and a lift connects the ground and first floors. If you have particular access requirements please phone or email the Custom House Visitor Centre in advance of your visit.
There are five free disabled parking spaces for registered Blue Badge holders next to the Exeter Antiques Centre immediately in front of the Custom House. Maximum stay is three hours.