BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-// - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230501T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T080000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230503T154334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T104056Z
UID:566-1682928000-1746086400@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rediscover Your Creativity and Find Your Voice
DESCRIPTION:Alison says: ‘When I moved from writing for pleasure to writing as my career I was incredibly excited. It was something I had dreamed of for years so achieving that was genuinely brilliant. \nBut… over time I realised that something had changed. Writing was starting to feel like a chore. I was facing writers’ block\, which I’d never experienced before\, and I was struggling to  remember who I wanted to be as an author. Somewhere along the road I’d fallen out of love with writing.’ \nThis course is for anyone who finds that story even a little bit familiar. Whether you’re published or unpublished\, whether you’ve been writing for 1 year or 20\, we can all have moments when we lose our sense of joy. This course is designed to help you get that back. \nThis course is designed to be studied at your own pace. There is no direct tutor support – everything you need is within the course for you to work on whenever suits you. You will have access to the video tutorials and downloads for 1 year from the date of registration. This course was previously offered in 2022 as part of the Romance Writers of Australia online learning programme. \nBook Here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/rediscover-your-creativity-and-find-your-voice/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/creativity-course-feature-image-e1683898340529.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230927T100815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T101051Z
UID:885-1696406400-1701968400@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canva for Authors - part of The Writing Gals online conference
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know how to use Canva to make marketing images for your book? You can make nice looking flat lays and nifty animations – all using Canva Free. \nCome along to my talk at The Writing Gals conference* and find out how. \nAbout the conference: \nLearn from The Writing Gals how to write and sell romance! We will have live panels\, writing sprints\, and recorded classes.\nTeachable classes will be available through Feb. 8\, 2024! \n*Affiliate link – it won’t cost you anything extra.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/canva-for-authors-part-of-the-writing-gals-online-conference/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Canva-for-authors.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230817T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T173940Z
UID:830-1697565600-1697578200@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online Workshops: Setting & World-building and Finding Your Voice
DESCRIPTION:Setting & World-Building will explore ways of communicating the world of your novel to your reader and will look at how setting influences plot and character throughout a story. Finding Your Voice is all about focusing on who you are as a writer. What are your strengths and how can you make the most of them? And how can you recognise your weaknesses without losing your confidence? \nThese are standalone workshops which you can book individually – you don’t even  have to do both the sessions in one evening – or you can pick and mix from the full set of 14 workshops running over 7 weeks to build your own bespoke novel writing course\, or you can book all 14 and claim a discount. All the workshops are led by Alison. \n \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/online-workshops-setting-world-building-and-finding-your-voice/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3-e1692292522587.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230817T174455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T174455Z
UID:832-1698170400-1698183000@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online workshops: Writing with Emotion and Show Don't Tell
DESCRIPTION:Writing with Emotion is all about how to put emotion on the page in a way that grabs your reader’s attention and makes them laugh\, cry and fall in love with your story. Show\, Don’t Tell is the writing advice that just won’t die! This workshop is all about what it actually means and how to put the idea into practice in your novel \nThese are standalone workshops which you can book individually – you don’t even  have to do both the sessions in one evening – or you can pick and mix from the full set of 14 workshops running over 7 weeks to build your own bespoke novel writing course\, or you can book all 14 and claim a discount. All the workshops are led by Alison. \n \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/online-workshops-writing-with-emotion-and-show-dont-tell/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/4-e1692292670138.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230817T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T174932Z
UID:834-1698775200-1698787800@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online Workshops: Theme and The Dreaded Synopsis
DESCRIPTION:Theme will look at how to get to the heart of what you’re writing about and identify your themes\, and then we’ll discuss how to use that knowledge to deepen and improve your story. The Dreaded Synopsis will take the terror away from writing a synopsis. Well some of the terror anyway. Alison actually quite likes writing a synopsis and she has the tools and the determination to try to convert you. \nThese are standalone workshops which you can book individually – you don’t even  have to do both the sessions in one evening – or you can pick and mix from the full set of 14 workshops running over 7 weeks to build your own bespoke novel writing course\, or you can book all 14 and claim a discount. All the workshops are led by Alison. \n \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/online-workshops-theme-and-the-dreaded-synopsis/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5-e1692292764235.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230925T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T142944Z
UID:846-1698949800-1698957000@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas with Hera Books
DESCRIPTION:Kiley Dunbar and Ally Sinclair (aka Alison May) talk to Keshini Naidoo about their latest books The Gingerbread Christmas Village and The Christmas Season. \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/christmas-with-hera-books/
LOCATION:Blackwells\, Manchester\, 146 Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9GP\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/christmas-with-hera-books.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230817T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T175412Z
UID:836-1699380000-1699392600@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online Workshops: Editing Your Novel and Common First Draft Problems
DESCRIPTION:Editing Your Novel will help you work out your process for what comes next after you’ve finished your first draft. Everyone agrees that editing is vital – this workshop will actually tell you how to do it. Common First Draft Problems is all about the issues that come up time and time again in first drafts – saggy middles\, confusing openings\, rushed endings and all points in between – along with lots of suggestions for how to tackle those challenges. \nThese are standalone workshops which you can book individually – you don’t even  have to do both the sessions in one evening – or you can pick and mix from the full set of 14 workshops running over 7 weeks to build your own bespoke novel writing course\, or you can book all 14 and claim a discount. All the workshops are led by Alison. \n \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/online-workshops-editing-your-novel-and-common-first-draft-problems/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/6-e1692292958417.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230817T175834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T175834Z
UID:838-1699984800-1699997400@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online workshops: The Business of Publishing and Agent-Hunting
DESCRIPTION:The Business of Publishing is a whistle-stop tour of the basics of the publishing industry. We’ll look at pros and cons of self-publishing vs the traditional route. We’ll talk about what a publisher is actually buying when they acquire a book and we’ll talk about when not to sign on the dotted line. Agent-Hunting is for anyone considering the traditional path and hoping for agent representation. We’ll look at how to decide which agents to submit to and how to put together the strongest possible submission pack. \nThese are standalone workshops which you can book individually – you don’t even  have to do both the sessions in one evening – or you can pick and mix from the full set of 14 workshops running over 7 weeks to build your own bespoke novel writing course\, or you can book all 14 and claim a discount. All the workshops are led by Alison. \n \nBook here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/online-workshops-the-business-of-publishing-and-agent-hunting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7-e1692293068867.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20230925T143639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T143738Z
UID:850-1700388900-1700409600@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dark Side Light Side Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ally/Alison will be appearing at the Dark Side Light Side Festival in Alcester to discuss romcoms. The festival runs from 10.15am to 4pm. The romcom panel will be at 2pm. Tickets free but you can reserve a place in advance here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/dark-side-light-side-festival/
LOCATION:Alcester War Memorial Town Hall\, Henley Street\, Alcester\, B49 5QX
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-side-light-side-feature.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240417T090946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T090946Z
UID:995-1713340800-1713373200@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Afternoon tea with Anna Ganley - Jeev will be hosting the Q&A with the SoA's new chief executive
DESCRIPTION:Grab a cuppa and get to know the incoming Chief Executive of the Society of Authors\, Anna Ganley. Anna will be in conversation with Jeevani Charika\, SoA member and Chair of the SoA’s Authors North group. \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Jeevani Charika (2 mins)\nIntroduction to Anna Ganley and a glimpse into her routine (15-25 mins)\nQ&A with audience (10-15 mins)\nSummary and closing comments (3 mins)\n\n  \nThis event is free\, but you need to register here. \n 
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/afternoon-tea-with-anna-ganley-jeev-will-be-hosting-the-qa-with-the-soas-new-chief-executive/
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Afternoon-Tea-with-Anna-Ganley.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240417T092110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T092110Z
UID:1005-1719705600-1719791999@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jericho Writers London Festival of Writing - Jeevani Charika - Canva for Authors
DESCRIPTION:Jeev will be speaking at the Jericho Writers conference in London.  You can find out more about the London Festival of Writing from their website here.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/jericho-writers-london-festival-of-writing-jeevani-charika-canva-for-authors/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240417T091746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T091746Z
UID:1001-1720519200-1720522800@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:SoA At Home - Professional Development - Canva Tips for Authors
DESCRIPTION:Authors are often expected to make their own marketing graphics (especially once the launch buzz is over). Canva is a graphic design program aimed at complete beginners. It is very powerful\, but can be overwhelming. \nJoin SoA Member Jeevani Charika as she leads this talk aiming to show you how to make scroll-stopping animations and graphics so that you can advertise your book on social media. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Sophia A Jackson – Head of Events\, SoA (3 mins)\nPresentation by Jeevani Charika (60 mins)\nComfort break (5 mins)\nQ&A with audience – moderated by Sophia A Jackson\, SoA (20 mins)\nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\n\n  \nWho is this session for?\nThe session is for authors who have used Canva before for static posts and want to know how to take their use of the app to the next level. \n  \nWhat will this session cover?\nThis session will cover: \n\nAn introduction to the things you can make in Canva – from social media posts to bookmarks and other merch\nA step-by-step tutorial on how to make a short\, animated ad\nA step-by-step tutorial on how to make an animated carousel showing off all your books\nQ&A so that you can ask all your Canva related questions\n\n  \nSend us your questions in advance\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email Sophia A Jackson on SJackson@societyofauthors.org with ‘Canva tips for authors’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \nThis event is free\, but you have to register here. (scroll to the bottom of the page for registration link)
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/soa-at-home-professional-development-canva-tips-for-authors/
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Canva-tips-for-authors.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240216T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T152946Z
UID:954-1726444800-1726876799@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Break Through Your Novel Block
DESCRIPTION:If writing your novel sometimes feels like you’ve hit a wall\, then this retreat is for you. Maybe you feel stuck\, but you’re determined to carry on. Maybe you’re so overwhelmed that you’re wondering if you want to carry on at all. Maybe you want some strategies for working through the block the next time you hit a sticky patch with your writing. If any of those sound familiar\, then this retreat\, which is completely tailored to the needs to of the writers attending\, is for you. \nArrive Monday\, leave Friday. Workshops and tutorials throughout the week. Writing time galore! Own cosy room\, with lovely bedding\, towels\, tea and coffee making facilities\, and writing desk in every room. All food and hot drinks\, snacks\, cake (!)\, and wine at supper\, provided. Gorgeous 1600s thatched house in quaint North Devon village with mini home gym\, great broadband and fabulous beds. No chores! Just reams of me-time\, countryside walks and spending time in like-minded company. \nTutor – Alison May \nCost –  £719 per person (supplements for ensuite bedrooms\, please ask)\, includes a one-to-one and follow up \nMore info & booking
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/break-through-your-novel-block/
LOCATION:Retreats For You\, The Court\, The Square\, Sheepwash\, Beaworthy\, Devon\, EX21 5NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Starting-Your-Novel-with-Alison-May.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240109T150117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T150117Z
UID:946-1726912800-1726918200@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Starting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Join Alison for this 90 minute workshop at South Warwickshire Literary Festival \nTickets are £18 for this workshop plus access to the day long festival\, including Alison’s talk on Submitting to an Agent or Editor. \nTickets here: https://www.southwarwickshireliteraryfestival.com/
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/starting-your-novel/
LOCATION:Victoria House\, Willes Road\, Royal Leamington Spa\, CV32 5PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="South Warwickshire LitFest":MAILTO:southwarwickshirelitfest@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T145000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T152500
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20240109T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T150922Z
UID:952-1726930200-1726932300@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to submit work to agents and editors
DESCRIPTION:Join Alison at South Warwickshire Literary Festival for this talk on submission and getting published. £10 or £18 to attend this session as part of the festival and also come along to Alison’s Starting Your Novel workshop.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/how-to-submit-work-to-agents-and-editors/
LOCATION:Victoria House\, Willes Road\, Royal Leamington Spa\, CV32 5PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="South Warwickshire LitFest":MAILTO:southwarwickshirelitfest@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20231219T134435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T103504Z
UID:913-1727395200-1727654399@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Novel Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Starting a new book\, editing a finished one or stuck somewhere in the middle? Take your writing to a new level with a weekend dedicated entirely to writing\, under the guidance of two highly regarded tutors – both multi-published award-winning authors. \nArrive on Friday to meet the tutors and your fellow authors. There’s time to ask questions and share experiences in a welcoming and friendly environment. Saturday and Sunday feature workshops and tutorials on important writing topics\, with plenty of time to spend on your own writing. Each attendee will be invited to submit a sample of work for a detailed analysis and one-one-one discussion with our tutors to help you find your unique voice.  \nFull price : £410. There is an early booking discount for bookings received before 1st April 2024 – the early booking price is £389.50.   \nPlease note this weekend is now SOLD OUT. Click here to register for the waiting list for cancellation spaces. \nFor more information:  info@fictiontutors.co.uk 
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/autumn-novel-writing-retreat/
LOCATION:Kings Court Hotel\, nr Stratford-Upon-Avon\, Kings Court\, Coughton\, Alcester\, B49 5QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kings-Court-retreat.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison May":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20231220T105501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T133853Z
UID:933-1731974400-1732406399@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Commercial Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just starting out\, or already have stories out in the world\, this retreat will help you lift your writing to the next level with an in-depth look at what readers and publishers want in a commercial novel\, and how to give them exactly that. There will be workshops every morning\, and afternoon and writing time galore. Each person also gets to discuss submitted work one-to-one with Janet. \nInspiring setting in a 1600s thatched house in quaint North Devon village . Long plot walks for the taking. A cosy room with roaring fire for writerly discussions. All food\, snacks (and cake) included\, and a writing desk in every bedroom. \nLet Janet help you write the book you want to write – and help that book find the audience you both deserve. \nFind more information and make your booking –  HERE. \n 
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/write-a-book-that-sells/
LOCATION:Retreats For You\, The Court\, The Square\, Sheepwash\, Beaworthy\, Devon\, EX21 5NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to face
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Janet-RFY-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Gover":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20250604T133707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T140428Z
UID:1076-1758326400-1758412799@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:South Warwickshire Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Both Janet and Alison will be appearing at this Festival. \nTogether\, they’ll be talking about writing in collaboration\, and whether writing half a book is easier or harder than writing a whole book by yourself. \nAlison will also be presenting a romance writing workshop – looking at classic romance plot beats\, creating characters your readers will fall in love with and how to put deep emotion onto the page
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/south-warwickshire-literary-festival/
LOCATION:The Fold\, Spencer St\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV31 3N
ORGANIZER;CN="South Warwickshire LitFest":MAILTO:southwarwickshirelitfest@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20250604T135604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T135917Z
UID:1082-1760745600-1760831999@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Romance Writing Festival\, Bournemouth.
DESCRIPTION:All three of us will be appearing at the Romance Writing Festival in Bournemouth. A must-do for all romance writers\, with talks\, walks\, panels\, workshops and networking events by the sea in Bournemouth. \nJeev will be speaking on a panel discussing the differences and overlaps between different genres of novel\, and discuss how authors cross genres. \nJanet will be hosting the Slay The Slushpile event – when attendees will have the chance to get live feedback on their work  from a panel of editors and industry experts. \nAs one of the event organisers\, Alison will be in attendance all weekend.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/romance-writing-festival-bournemouth/
LOCATION:Royal Bath Hotel\,\, Bath Rd\, Bournemouth\, BH1 2EW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20250604T130319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T130319Z
UID:1071-1761523200-1761955199@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Write a Book That Sells
DESCRIPTION:Janet will be leading a new retreat –  ‘Write a Book That Sells’ in October – from the 27th to the 31st at the lovely Retreats For You in the beautiful Devon countryside.\nThis course will help you lift your writing to the next level with an in-depth look at what readers and publishers want in a commercial novel\, and how to give them exactly that. Arrive on Monday and leave on Friday. There will be workshops every morning\, and afternoon\, writing time galore and most importantly lots of time to talk about the joys and hardship of being a writer with the only people who really understand – other writers. \nBookings are already being taken.. you can find more info or book here… \n\nhttps://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Janet-Gover-on-Writing-a-book-that-sells.mp4
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/write-a-book-that-sells-2/
LOCATION:Retreats For You\, The Court\, The Square\, Sheepwash\, Beaworthy\, Devon\, EX21 5NE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Gover":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20251023T145203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145203Z
UID:1124-1771354800-1774386000@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Romantic Fiction
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week online course taught by award-winning author Alison May\, over 5 live and interactive sessions. \nThis course will run on Tuesdays from 17th February – 24th March 2026 from 19:00-21:00 GMT (please note there is no session on the 10th March) \n  \nCourse Overview: \nRomance is an eternally popular genre and right now it’s making waves with a new generation of readers. \nLearning to incorporate love and romance into your stories is beneficial to every writer\, whether you aspire to being the next Jilly Cooper\, Sarah J Maas or Emily Henry\, or whether you simply want to add emotional depth to your fiction. \nAlison May is an established romance author\, and experienced writing mentor\, and freelance editor. Across five zoom sessions she will share the skills and knowledge to create romance on the page and incorporate emotion and love stories in your fiction. \n  \nThis course will focus on: \n• Creating characters who are destined to fall in love (and who your readers will fall in love with) \n• Understanding the structure of the perfect romance plot – from meetcute\, to darkest moment to happy ever after \n• Learning about the genre\, the sub-genres\, the place of tropes and how best to meet\, and subvert\, your readers’ expectations \n• Creating conflict within\, and between\, your characters \n• Putting emotion on the page in your story – from passion\, to the initial sparks or romance to the despair of lost love – we’ll look at how to make that impactful and believable for your reader \n• Providing a chance to write\, hone and get feedback on the pitch for your romantic story \n  \nParticipants will benefit from: \n• Live Zoom Sessions: Enjoy five interactive live Zoom sessions where you’ll receive expert guidance from an established author and editor. Engage in real-time discussions\, Q&A sessions\, and personalised feedback to enhance your writing skills. \n• Sessions tailored to the needs of the group to give you skills you can use during the course and long afterwards \n• Writing Community: Connect with a community of like-minded writers during each live session. Share your progress\, exchange ideas\, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive online environment.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/writing-romantic-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WWM-wordpress-FEATURE-IMAGE.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20251204T114246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T171820Z
UID:1132-1778284800-1778371199@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Slush Pile Day
DESCRIPTION:Skip the slush pile. Polish your submission then put it in front of a panel of industry experts at our Slush Pile Day \nSaturday May 9th 2026 10.00 am – 6 pm \nBloomsbury\, London. \nEver wondered how editors and agents actually respond to submissions? Want to understand the thought process behind the Yes or the No? Want to see how your individual submission is read? Get a personal\, instant (anonymised!) feedback your submission from a panel of industry professionals. \nIn this one day workshop\, you will polish your pitch\, synopsis\, agent letter and those all important first 500 words under the guidance of tutors Alison May and Janet Gover. \nThen\, skip the slush pile and have those 500 words put directly to a panel of industry professionals for instant feedback. The submission will be anonymous – to keep those nerves at bay. The panel will include Charlotte Ledger from Harper Collins\, Publisher of the One More Chapter imprint and Jennie Ayres\, publisher at Hera Fiction and  Sian Ellis-Martin  from the Blake Friedmann Agency. \nThis day is suitable for anyone who has a book ready (or almost ready) for submission\, whether they are currently unpublished\, or are a published author seeking to lift their career to a new level. \nPrice – £89.50 (Attendees can purchase their lunch from the pub\, or several nearby coffeeshops and cafes.) \nLocation : Upstairs at the Marquis Cornwallis\, Bloomsbury. The Marquis Cornwallis Pub & Restaurant in London\, Greater London (note: access via stairs only) \nPlaces are limited\, so book your place now.  \n 
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/slush-pile-day/
LOCATION:The Marquis Cornwallis\, 31 Marchmont Street\, London\, WC1N 1AP\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Gover":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260727T232006
CREATED:20251204T115130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T115358Z
UID:1137-1783382400-1783814399@fictiontutors.co.uk
SUMMARY:Residential Writing Retreat with Janet Gover
DESCRIPTION:The End is just the beginning: finishing your novel and finding your readers. \nRetreats for You – Tuesday July 9th – Sat July 11\, Retreats for You \, Devon. \nThis course is aimed at new writers who have finished (or almost finished) a book and want to get it out into the world and at published writers who wish to give their writing career a lift\, or take it in a new direction. \nSubmit work for appraisal and each attendee will have one to one time with Janet\, to help you find the heart of your story and prepare it for readers. \nPlus there’ll be plenty of writing time\, and a chance to talk about books and writing with the only other people who truly understand – other writers. \nTuesday: Arrive 2 pm\, in time for afternoon tea. After meeting everyone\, there’s time to settle in before the welcome dinner  and a getting to know each other chat  around the fire. \nWednesday: Morning Session: 9:30-11:00:  Finding the best words – that final polish. Using themes and imagery. \nAfternoon Session: 2:00-3:30:  The first 100 words sell this book. The last 100 words sell the next book. These are the last words you’ll write – then STOP. \nOutside the sessions\, work on your novel or spend one to one time with Janet. \nEvening discussion of all things writerly – let Janet know if you have specific topics you want to talk about. \nThursday:  Morning Session: 9.30-11:00:  Working with an editor – the dreaded revision letter and publisher edits. When to change the book and when to say no. \nAfternoon Session: 2:00-3:30:  Working with agents and publishers. What to expect from them and what they will expect from you. \nEvening discussion of all things writerly. \nFriday: Morning Session: 9:30-11:00:  Finding readers – publicity\, social media and personal appearances. \nAfternoon Session: 9:30-11:00:  Staring the difficult 2nd (or 3rd or 10th ) novel. Handling rejection\, success and deadlines. Writing as a job rather than just for enjoyment. \nEvening discussion of all things writerly. \nSaturday:  Depart late morning\, and follow-up with Janet as appropriate.
URL:https://fictiontutors.co.uk/event/residential-writing-retreat-with-janet-gover/
LOCATION:Retreats For You\, The Court\, The Square\, Sheepwash\, Beaworthy\, Devon\, EX21 5NE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Gover":MAILTO:info@fictiontutors.co.uk
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR