Writing into the Dark

In the run-up to Halloween, we’ll be providing a series of playful and practical creative writing workshops exploring character, setting and things that go bump in the night. Whether you want to heighten the suspense in your psychological thriller or confront your ghosts, this supportive tutored retreat will offer you the skills and tools to make your readers shiver.

We are extremely excited to be joined by the brilliant Megan Taylor for this course. Megan has a fantastic reputation both as an author of gothic horror and as a superb teacher.

The retreat is fully catered (from afternoon tea & supper on Monday till breakfast on Saturday – and lots of cake in between) with a vegetarian menu (although other dietary needs can be met).

The group will be taught – by Megan and Anstey Harris from 10am till 12:30/1pm every day with the afternoons free for walks, group activities, or writing. There will be a programme of evening entertainment including a ‘night walk’ looking at the sights and sounds of the night-time outdoors, and readings. There will also be the opportunity to submit a sample of your work to either Megan or Anstey for one-to-one feedback.

Please bring a ‘haunted object’ of your choice…

The cost of the course is £750 and places can be secured with a £250 deposit (email info@writesouthwestscotland.com for more details). There is also a shared room at £575 per person.

All courses are Covid-dependent and, in the case of it being imprudent to run the course, full refunds will be given.