At TLC Literary Adventures we want you to enjoy a writing and arts experience like no other.
Our holiday at Casa Ana in May 2010 was sold out and went beautifully. As a result we are now programming two weeks, back-to-back to run between March 26th and April 2nd 2011. You can book for one or either of the weeks, or both. If you wish to stay with us for the full two weeks, do book early to avoid disappointment.
March 26th – April 1st
The first of our two weeks at Casa Ana will be led by Rebecca Abrams who joined us last year, and was a resounding success. A focussed, impressive teacher and first-class writer, Rebecca is looking forward to working in Spain again. Visiting speakers in the first week will be Chris Stewart, best-selling author of Driving over Lemons and his Granada radio co-host, travel writer and Andalucian expert Michael Jacobs. Both writers live in Spain. The Literary Consultancy’s Director, Rebecca Swift, will be present throughout.
For full biogs see Meet the Team.
The programme is designed for a maximum of twelve people, and aimed to satisfy all writers working with prose in the genres of fiction, memoir and general non-fiction. Published writers, those with a medium amount of experience, and committed beginners are all welcome. We are used to working with people at every level. We hope all attendees will find writing within our supportive environment stimulating and inspiring.
The morning workshops will offer a range of exercises in order to generate ideas, or to help focus the mind. Specific areas of the writing craft (such as dialogue, narrative voice, sense of place) will be addressed. The holiday is structured to offer attendees time and space to write alone, though writers will also have plenty of opportunity to discuss their projects with tutors on an individual basis.
Afternoon sessions will offer an informal chance to bring up questions that might have come up during the day, or simply to share creative insights. Readings by visiting guest writers are aimed to inspire.
Participants can share their work by reading aloud if they wish. Do also feel free to bring with you cherished work by other writers which you may want to share. We will also screen a film drawing on the local culture and literary tradition.
Although this is a week dedicated to prose, the tutors also love poetry and enjoy an open discussion of creative ideas. We hope to create an atmosphere of celebration and sharing of creative work.
See Location for information about Casa Ana and the setting for your holiday.
For information about fees see Pricing, and for booking please refer to Booking or email info@literaryadventures.co.uk / 020 7324 2563 for further information.
You may wish to travel on under your own steam to other parts of Spain and take in a visit for example to the stunning Alhambra palace in Granada. See Travel for further information.
If you are staying for two weeks, you will have the evening of April 1st to do as you please.
Saturday March 26th
> Arrive Malaga airport for transfer (see Travel for details).
> Arrive Casa Ana.
> Drinks on the terrace.
> Brief introductory session.
> Welcome dinner.
Sunday March 27th
> Breakfast.
> Workshops: introduce yourselves and your projects to each other , Rebecca Abrams and Rebecca Swift. Together we will set inspirational goals for the week and get going with writing exercises.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Orientation: Anne Hunt, Casa Ana host, will introduce you to the picturesque local village, as well as the inspirational threshing circle ('Magic Circle'), a ten minute walk away.
> Break.
> Readings by local best-selling writer Chris Stewart and presentation by Andalucian expert Michael Jacobs.
> Restaurant for dinner.
Monday March 28th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Rebecca Abrams.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time.
> Informal session led by Rebecca Swift in which you can discuss issues that have emerged during the day, and gently talk about the publishing industry.
> Reading by Rebecca Abrams.
> Short walk to dinner at local vegetarian restaurant run by top international chef.
Tuesday March 29th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Rebecca Abrams.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time or optional walk from the house in to the glorious mountain range led by Anne Hunt.
> Film screening and drinks.
> Dinner at local Spanish or vegetarian restaurant.
Wednesday March 30th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Rebecca Abrams.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time or optional excursion travelling by private bus to stunning local village Pampaneira for shopping, cafes, and spectacular views (the private hire bus fare will incur a small extra cost).
> Early supper in Pampaneira or dinner at Spanish or vegetarian restaurant for those not on excursion.
> Return to Casa Ana.
> Optional readings by participants in the salon.
Thursday March 31st
> Breakfast.
> Scheduled one-to-ones with Rebecca Abrams or Rebecca Swift.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Scheduled one-to-ones.
> Goodbye dinner at Casa Ana.
> Optional readings by participants in the salon.
FridayApril 1st
> Breakfast and final goodbyes.
> Transfer back to Malaga (see Travel for details).
You may wish to travel on under your own steam to other parts of Spain and take in a visit for example to the stunning Alhambra palace in Granada. See Travel for further information.
The second of our two weeks will be run by highly gifted teacher, writer, Jacob Ross whose latest work was shortlisted for the 2009 Commonwealth Regional Literature Prize. Jacob has worked extensively as a professional writing tutor and mentor. In the second week, the guest speaker will be ‘writer-on-vacation’, author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, and editor of The Oxford Companion to English Literature, Dame Margaret Drabble. The Literary Consultancy’s Director, Rebecca Swift, will be present throughout.
For full biogs see Meet the Team.
Saturday April 2nd
> Arrive Malaga airport for transfer (see Travel for details).
> Arrive Casa Ana.
> Drinks on the terrace.
> Brief introductory session.
> Welcome dinner.
Sunday April 3rd
> Breakfast.
> Workshops: introduce yourselves and your projects to each other, Jacob Ross and Rebecca Swift. Together we will set inspirational goals for the week and get going with writing exercises.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Orientation: Anne Hunt, Casa Ana host, will introduce you to the picturesque local village, as well as the inspirational threshing circle ('Magic Circle'), a ten minute walk away.
> Break.
> Informal session led by Rebecca Swift in which you can discuss issues that have emerged during the day, and talk about the publishing industry.
> Reading by Jacob Ross.
> Short walk to local Spanish restaurant for dinner.
Monday April 4th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Jacob Ross.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time.
> Presentation by Margaret Drabble.
> Short walk to dinner at local vegetarian restaurant run by top international chef.
Tuesday April 5th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Jacob Ross.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time or optional walk from the house in to the glorious mountain range led by Anne Hunt.
> Film screening and drinks.
> Dinner at local Spanish or vegetarian restaurant.
Wednesday April 6th
> Breakfast.
> Writing session led by Jacob Ross.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Free writing time or optional excursion travelling by private bus to stunning local village Pampaneira for shopping, cafes, and spectacular views (the private hire bus fare will incur a small extra cost).
> Early supper in Pampaneira or dinner at Spanish or vegetarian restaurant for those not on excursion.
> Return to Casa Ana.
Thursday April 7th
> Breakfast.
> Scheduled one-to-ones with Jacob Ross or Rebecca Swift.
> Lunch at Casa Ana.
> Scheduled one-to-ones.
> Goodbye dinner at Casa Ana.
> Optional readings by participants in the salon.
Friday April 8th
> Breakfast and final goodbyes.
> Transfer back to Malaga (see Travel for details).
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