Book before February 15th and receive an extra bonus:
The printed copy of Tracy’s amazing book Unleash The Writer. This book offers a full explanation of EFT for writers [which you’ll be getting as a participant of the course anyway], but also 78 detailed tapping scripts for you to follow to erase all elements of doubt and fear around being a writer, and leave you free to enjoy the process of writing.
Unleash The Writer normally sells for $37.00 – which is approximately €25.00 – for the rights to download it and print it. If you book before February 15th you’ll receive it – printed and bound for you – absolutely free.
"Tracy Culleton is an ideal facilitator for new and aspiring authors ...Sympathetic, with a relaxed and easy personality, she is extremely approachable and explains the more technical areas of writing in an understandable and accessible way... I would recommend her highly..." Vanessa O'Loughlin, Inkwell Writers' Courses
Writing holidays in the beautiful village of Eleftheres with bestselling Irish author Tracy Culleton, June 7th to 14th and August 30th to September 6th. Individual tuition in small group. Only SIX places on each course - book early! This is not a language course - non-native English speakers welcome. Click here to get to info page in Norwegian.
Non-participant partner pays only 300 euros. Price for child in sparebed in parents' room only 50 euros. We can on request arrange babysitting during lessons.
It's well known that the Irish are great story-tellers and writers, and our tutor Tracy Culleton is no exception. Her very first novel, Looking Good won a national competition to get published, and spent 3 weeks in the top ten best-seller list.
Reviews included:
An original voice, a modern tale, and above all, an unputdownable read.
The characters are flawless and deal superbly with the emotional conflicts of modern day life. There is something in this novel that everyone can relate to and the only thing that's hard to believe is that this is Tracy Culleton’s debut novel.
This is an amazing book from a first-time writer. It is a gripping story that deals with a difficult topic in a sensitive and moving way. A real page turner that will have you hooked from start to finish. It will have you in tears. Read it if you're looking for a read you can’t put down.
This is an extraordinarily impressive first novel. ... I couldn’t put this book down. I wandered through airports oblivious to my surroundings, and the flight to Athens was gone in a flash. This is the best book I've read from [this publisher] since the launch of Marian Keyes in 1995.
Her subsequent novels Loving Lucy and More Than Friends were equally well received. One fan wrote to her: Tracy, you didn't fail to please with Loving Lucy. I LOVED Looking Good and got all my friends to read it so I was expecting great things from your new boοk. Loving Lucy is not only well written but again I couldn't put it down and ended up almost missing my stop on the train on more than one occasion. I'm an avid fan now, so please don't be long with your next book.
Visit Tracy's website here to read more fabulous reviews of her books.
So, Tracy really knows her stuff about writing. But add to that that she's an experienced writing tutor in Ireland. Her lessons are informative, fun, light-hearted [lots of laughter - this is about enjoyment and fun] - but solidly packed with real information and learning too.
On this writing holiday, Tracy will be covering all you need to know about fiction writing [both short stories and novels. This course is NOT for screenwriters as Tracy has no experience in that discipline]. You'll learn about:
• PLOTS - what they are, how to get an infinite supply of good ones, and how to structure them
• CHARACTERS – how to create interesting, compelling and above all, REAL characters who will intrigue and attract your readers. How psychological studies are writers’ best friends, and how to use your own real life experiences to create your characters. The importance of the character arc in writing.
• DIALOGUE – How to write dialogue that sounds natural, but isn’t [because it can’t be]. How to use dialogue tags effectively. Should you use accents or not? How to show tone and emotion through dialogue. How to create drama and tension through dialogue. • DESCRIPTION – how to use detail to paint that picture in your reader’s mind. How to invoke the five senses and colour to enhance your description. Also: adjectives and adverbs – when and how to use.
• SHOW-DON'T-TELL ‘Showing’ is usually the worst sin a writer can commit – how to avoid it when you should, and when it’s actually okay to use it.
• FORESHADOWING – how to use it to keep your reader hooked, and how to use it to fool your readers.
• SACRED CONTRACT – you have one with your readers whether you know it or not – how to set the terms of it, and why you absolutely MUST keep to it. What’s the Deus ex Machina, and why should you never, ever, use it.
• WRITER'S BLOCK – What causes it [hint – it’s actually your subconscious trying to help you!], and how to cure it. Tracy will be introducing EFT [Emotional Freedom Technique] – the most powerful and simple way of erasing writer’s block. To the best of our knowledge, nobody else in the whole world is using EFT for writers – this is your unique chance to get the power of this tool to turbo-charge your writing.
• POINT OF VIEWPoint of View – or, Who’s telling the story? It’s essential to get this right, but many writers don’t. Tracy will clearly and easily guide you through this maze so you’ll always be clear [and therefore so will your readers, which is the important thing] about who’s telling the story. Point of View is also one of your most powerful tools in making the reader care what’s happening, if it’s used correctly – and one of the quickest ways of turning the reader off, if it’s not.
• EDITING – There’s no good writing, only re-writing. How to edit your work to make it stronger and tighter. The power of avoiding weak words. How to identify which words you overuse, and eliminate them.
• PACING – Too fast exhausts your readers, too slow bores them – how to get pacing right. Tips and tricks to manipulate the pace of your story.
• GETTING PUBLISHED – how to improve your chances of publication.
• And more – the hero’s journey, avoiding passive voice, using coincidence in story, being a writer, the courage of a writer and more.
So, to sum up: This writing holiday will give you:
• Terrific fun, a real break away from your normal work-life
• The opportunity to spend time with like-minded people – who knows, you might even make new friends
• Time spent in a stunningly beautiful location, experiencing the warmth and comfort of Tove and Christos’ legendary hospitality
• Time to write, and just ‘be’, in a place which enhances peace and tranquility
• A solid grounding in creative writing will allow you to return home with the knowledge, tools and confidence to pursue your writing dream.
Any questions? Please contact Tove by mail here or give her a call at 0030 6937 120 248. Or contact Tracy here.
Dates:
Saturday June 7th to Saturday June 14th
Saturday August 30th to Saturday September 6th
Price: 850 euros
Price includes:
Transport to and from Kavala or Thessaloniki airport, tuition, 7 nights accommodation in double room (single room not available), breakfast (Greek yoghurt with fresh fruits, nuts and honey, coffee or tea) and lunch (salad, bread, wine or ouzo).
PROGRAM
Saturday: Arrival at either Kavala airport or Thessaloniki airport. Pick up and transport to Villa Kalypso.
Sunday to Friday: Breakfast, tuition from 10am to 13pm, lunch with Tracy and literary discussions. Afternoon free to work on exercises, go to the beach, for a walk, sightseeing or just relax.
Saturday: Breakfast, transport to airport
For information on how to get to Eleftheres click here. Please don't hesitate to call Tove on (--)30 6937 120 248 or send a mail if you have questions about the workshop or want me to help you find flights.Tracy can be reached...for questions about the course.
THIS IS NOT A LANGUAGE COURSE. NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS ARE WELCOME.
Her subsequent novels Loving Lucy and More Than Friends were equally well received. One fan wrote to her: Tracy, you didn't fail to please with Loving Lucy. I LOVED Looking Good and got all my friends to read it so I was expecting great things from your new boοk. Loving Lucy is not only well written but again I couldn't put it down and ended up almost missing my stop on the train on more than one occasion. I'm an avid fan now, so please don't be long with your next book. 
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