WriteCon 2019

The Woolfis a cultural and literary hub for English-language speakers in Zürich, Switzerland. We publish a quarterly journal, and we host WriteCon workshopsand other writerly events with a focus on the business of publishing and the art of writing.In 2017 we launched The Woolf Short Story Competition.

The Woolf Quarterly

Join us for our annual WriteCon writers conference in Zurich.

American Women's Club of Zurich

Thank you for your purchase! We can't wait to see you at WriteCon in November!

<h1>WriteCon 2019</h1><p>At this year's WriteCon we will be joined by three special guests offering  a variety of <strong>workshops </strong>and<strong> one-to-one</strong> <strong>critique sessions</strong> to help you take your writing to  the next level. </p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> If you are travelling from out of town, there will be a ticket option to reserve your interest in a hotel room near the venue. It is not binding, there is no charge at this point; we will  be in touch with details before doing a block booking.</p><h2>1. Pop and Poise </h2><h3><em>Half day</em></h3><p>Author <strong>Jason Donald</strong> will return to us after the great success of his previous workshops and creative writing sessions to help you <strong>unlock your next level of creativity</strong>. In this workshop, writers will dive into the ins and outs of writing and participate in a number of writing prompts. <strong>This is for writers of every level</strong>: from <strong>beginner</strong> to <strong>experienced</strong>. </p><h2>2. Pathways to Publishing</h2><h3><em>Half day</em></h3><p><strong>Andrew Rushton</strong>, Publisher from <strong>Nord Süd</strong> books, will be joining us to talk about the various pathways to publishing. In this workshop, writers will discover how they can <strong>fine tune their manuscript</strong> and <strong>stick out from the pack to get published</strong>! </p><h2>3. Essential Editing</h2><h3><em>Half day</em></h3><p>Experienced editor, publisher, author and teacher <strong>Lorna Fergusson</strong> will be sharing her expertise on essential editing tips and tricks to make your text robust.</p><h2>4. Routine and Ritual</h2><h3><em>Half day</em></h3><p>Author<strong> Jason Donald </strong>runs a second work shop,  focusing on how you can make writer's block a thing of the past! How using research adds new depth, insight and excitement to your work.</p><h2>5.  1:1 Critique Sessions</h2><p>Individual sessions. Book 15-minute sessions with Andrew or Lorna. </p><p><strong>Andrew (Morning Session)</strong>: Send in your first 1,000 words for pre-reading and Andrew will provide feedback during your session. (8 x 15-minute timeslots available.)</p><p><strong>Lorna (Afternoon Session)</strong>: Get feedback on  your book pitch or proposal. (8 x 15-minute timeslots available.)</p><p><strong>These sell out  fast, so get your ticket today! </strong></p><h3>More information about the workshops: <a href="http://writecon.ch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">writecon.ch</a></h3><p></p>

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