KICK-START YOUR WRITING: BURGUNDY!

[Jessica Duchen]

"I’ve always wanted to write, but…"
There’s always something to stop you from writing: time, space, or simply not knowing where to start.

Do you want to 'get rid of the buts'? If so, this inspirational workshop is for you - whether you are a complete beginner, wish to take your existing writing further, or are an experienced writer in need of fresh enthusiasm. Learn how to release those blocks and start to plan your story.

In a small group setting, novelist and journalist Jessica Duchen, author of HUNGARIAN DANCES, helps you explore ways into writing through discussions, exercises and practical pointers. Her engaging sessions with their focus on positive group dynamic cover such subjects as ‘Why we want to write’; ‘Why we stop ourselves from writing’; ‘Finding the best stimuli’; and ‘The concept of flow’. By the end of your stay, you will go home with the tools you need to start creating your novel.

The weekend coincides (not coincidentally!) with the launch of 2010’s Beaujolais Nouveau, making this event a real French experience. According to French law, at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday of November, the brand-new wines of the vintage are released to the world...

Jessica Duchen is a novelist, journalist and biographer. She writes regularly for The Independent as well as BBC Music Magazine and Classic FM Magazine. Her third novel, HUNGARIAN DANCES, was launched at the Hungarian Cultural Centre with a speech by Lady Valerie Solti and has been highly praised by Andras Schiff, who was "thrilled" by it. She has also written biographies of Faure and Korngold (both Phaidon Press), and her celebrated blog is now hosted by Standpoint magazine. She lives in London with her violinist husband, who shares her enthusiasms for cooking and travel. www.jessicaduchen.co.uk

The event takes place in a beautifully renovated barn and accommodation is either at the house on site or in neighbouring accommodation with all meals taken at the workshop venue. Food is home grown, home made or locally sourced and we offer a local wine tasting on your first evening.

As house guests we would like you to get the most from your stay. The atmosphere is friendly and informal and the number of writers is kept to 10 to ensure you receive the individual attention you desire.

As places are restricted to 10 writers, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

For more information or to reserve a place please contact Janice Barnett
-By email [e-mail]
-By post Les Cerisiers, Lieu dit Nurux, 71520 Montmelard, France
-By phone [phone]