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Creative Writing Course "Fiction for the Fearful" with Patrick Gale 20 - 26 October
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Patrick Gale has written two collections of short stories and
fifteen novels. His thirteenth novel, Notes from an Exhibition,
was the Independent Booksellers’ Association Adult Book of
2008 and a Richard and Judy Book Club selection.
Rough Music, A Sweet Obscurity and Friendly Fire are beginning
to win him a European following, thanks to successful transla-
tions into French and Dutch.
The Whole Day Through, published in 2009, was a Sainsbury’s
Book Club choice and a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. His latest
novel is A Perfectly Good Man, published by Harper Collins in
March 2012.
A keen musician, Patrick is a cellist in the Penzance Orchestral
Society and sings at the St. Endellion Summer Festival.
Perhaps you’ve always wanted to write a novel but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you loved writing stories at school but somehow lost the confidence to continue? Novelist Patrick Gale will help you reconnect with your imagination and find the courage to take up your pen again.
Mornings will be spent working as a group, using a
mix of writing exercises and readings. Every student
will have one afternoon tutorial alone with Patrick.
This six day, all-inclusive residential course is held in
the stunning surroundings of Château Ventenac, near
Carcassonne in the South of France. Set on the banks
of the Canal du Midi, the Château enjoys fabulous
views across vineyards to the Pyrenees. This haven of
peace and tranquillity provides a relaxed and inspira-
tional setting, the perfect backdrop for our courses
and retreats.
Visit our website for more information.
From £695
We can provide transfers
to and from Carcassonne
and Beziers airports and
Narbonne train station.
Couldn’t have been looked after better – Julia, you had just the right touch, relaxed and accommodating. Oh, and great airport pick-up (so im-portant to feeling one’s arrived in the right place!) A. S. 2010
Lovely, thank you! Nothing is too much trouble and you looked after us very, very well,
making Château Ventenac feel like a home from home! Thank you. I’ll be back! G. P. 2011
Château Life offers an exciting programme of courses including
poetry, creative writing, cookery and life coaching, plus creative
retreats. For further details, visit our website or contact Julia:
Website: www.chateaulifecourses.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 7773 206344
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Château Ventenac
Château Ventenac, Southern France Saturday 20 - Friday 26 October 2012
Château Patrick Gale - “Fiction for the Fearful”
Life
A creative writing course
