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WORKSHOP VENUE
Pansion Radulj, Mljet, Croatia
Date: Saturday, 21 June - Sunday, 29 June 2008
Length of course: 8 days
Cost: £725 (double room)/£905 (single room). Prices inclusive of tuition & full board

This residential creative writing workshop is the second to be held on the beautiful island of Mljet. This exciting fact or fiction course in the heart of the Mediterranean will help you develop your creative skills and explore your unique powers of expression. The course incorporates exercises that enable you to access the conscious and unconscious mind to free the imagination and develop the voice that is uniquely your own. This 8-day course will include:

• 2.5 hour morning workshops
• one-to-one afternoon tutorials to help students begin, shape and edit their material
• techniques to start writing or develop work-in-progress
• a chance to initiate pieces that lead to more extended works of prose or poetry
• the opportunity to have writing done in the workshop read and discussed
• Open Mic sessions before dinner for those who wish to share work (voluntary)

Workshops will be conducted in a friendly, constructive atmosphere and are open to anyone with a desire to write, from beginners to experienced writers. The serene, inspirational surroundings offer time for writing, relaxation and recreation.

LOCATION
The course will take place on the island of Mljet (pronounced mil-yet), one of the most southerly islands on the Dalmatian coast.

ACCOMMODATION
The course takes place at the Pansion Radulj which has its own organic farm with goats, vegetables and pomegranate, kiwi and fig trees. Meals include a variety of fresh fish, seafood, meat and vegetarian options. Each room has a TV, refrigerator and en suite shower. Many rooms have a stunning sea view. Double room: £725 per person (2 beds, 2 sharing). Single room: £905. Single rooms are limited and early booking is advised.

HOW TO GET THERE
Currently British Airways offer the best deal and fly directly from London to Dubrovnik. Croatia is a popular tourist destination; to ensure your place on the course, early booking is strongly advised. British Airways has a flight from London to Dubrovnik, departing 21 June @ 11.55, arriving Dubrovnik 15.45. Book online at www.britishairways.com or telephone 0870 850 9850.

BUDGET FLIGHTS
If you want a cheaper option and/or spend more time in Croatia, you can fly to Split with the budget airlines easyJet or Wizz Air. Split is approximately 150 km north of Dubrovnikt on the Adriatic coast. You can travel to Dubrovnik by coach or ship. Either means of transport arrive in Dubrovnik close to the ferry for Mljet. Click here for the easyJet link. www.easyjet.com/en/book/step1.asp Click here for the WizzAir link. http://wizzair.com/timetable/?from=SPU

TRANSPORT FROM DUBROVNIK
A minibus will collect you from the airport at approximately 16.30 on 21 June. You will need to make travel arrangements to coincide with this transport as there will only be one pickup provided.

WHAT IS INCLUDED • 8 nights' full board at the Pansion Radulj
• Course fee for workshops and tutorials
• An evening's entertainment with Dalmatian musicians
• Return transport Dubrovnik to the Pansion Radulj, including ferry (21 and 29 June only)

METHODS OF PAYMENT
By post: Enrolment will be confirmed on receipt of your £350/£450 deposit. Payment in full is due by 21 April 2008. Download a postal booking form from the following link: www.anneaylor.co.uk/CreativeWritingInCroatia.htm to complete and be returned with your cheque. Bank transfer: For details on how to pay, ring 0207 263 0669. Online: To use your credit or debit card, you will need to pay the full amount. Course fee: £725 per person for a shared room (2 beds, 2 sharing) or £905 for a single.

CONTACT DETAILS:
Anne Aylor's Creative Writing Courses
46 Beversbrook Road
London N19 4QH
United Kingdom
T: + 44 (0) 20 7263 0669
M: + 44 (0) 7951 579 064
E: admin@anneaylor.co.uk
W: www.anneaylor.co.uk

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