Programme

At TLC Literary Adventures we want you to enjoy a writing and arts experience like no other.

“The week at Casa Ana was unforgettable. Although I was wondering how I would manage being with a group of strangers for a week, I soon realised that everyone was in the same position and that we were each there to learn from each other. The teaching sessions were thought-provoking and beautifully prepared. The setting was exquisite and the accommodation very comfortable. The company was delightful. I would highly recommend TLC Literary Adventure to anyone who is serious about reading and writing literature.”  

Itinerary

September 7th – 13th 2019

2019 tutor Romesh Gunesekera

For full biogs of tutors see here: Tutors

The programme is designed for a maximum of twelve people, and aimed to satisfy all writers working with prose in the genres of fiction, memoir and general non-fiction. Published writers, those with a medium amount of experience, and committed beginners are all welcome. We are used to working with people at every level. We hope all attendees will find writing within our supportive environment stimulating and inspiring.

The morning workshops will offer a range of exercises in order to generate ideas, or to help focus the mind. Specific areas of the writing craft (such as dialogue, narrative voice, sense of place) will be addressed. The holiday is structured to offer attendees time and space to write alone, though writers will also have the opportunity to discuss their projects with tutors on an individual basis.

Afternoon sessions will offer an informal chance to bring up questions that might have come up during the day, or simply to share creative insights. Readings by visiting guest writers are aimed to inspire.

Participants can share their work by reading aloud if they wish. Do also feel free to bring with you cherished work by other writers which you may want to share. We will also screen a film drawing on the local culture and literary tradition in some way.

Although this is a week dedicated to prose, the tutors also love poetry and enjoy an open discussion of creative ideas – an optional poetry session, and a chat on the publishing industry will be offered to those who wish to attend. We hope to create an atmosphere of celebration and sharing of creative work.

See Location for information about Casa Ana and the setting for your holiday.

For information about fees and for booking please refer to Prices & Booking, email
or call 020 7324 2563 for further information.

Itinerary Details

You may wish to travel on under your own steam to other parts of Spain and take in a visit for example to the stunning Alhambra palace in Granada. See Travel for further information

Saturday 

  • Arrive Malaga for transfer (see Travel for details).
  • Arrive Casa Ana.
  • Drinks on the terrace.
  • Brief introductory session.
  • Welcome three-course dinner cooked by a chef.

Sunday 

  • Breakfast.
  • Introduce yourselves and your projects to each other, the tutor and TLC Director Aki Schilz. Together we will set inspirational goals for the week and get going with writing exercises.
  • Lunch at Casa Ana.
  • Orientation: Anne Hunt, Casa Ana host, will introduce you to the picturesque local village, as well as the inspirational threshing circle (‘Magic Circle’), a ten minute walk away.
  • Break.
  • Informal session led by Aki Schilz in which you can discuss issues that have emerged during the day, and talk about the publishing industry.
  • Reading by Literary Adventure tutor.
  • Short walk to local Spanish restaurant for dinner.

Monday 

  • Breakfast.
  • Writing session.
  • Lunch at Casa Ana.
  • Free writing time.
  • Optional poetry session.
  • Short walk to local Spanish restaurant for dinner.

Tuesday 

  • Breakfast.
  • Writing session.
  • Lunch at Casa Ana.
  • Free writing time.
  • Film screening (on laptop) and drinks.
  • Short walk to local Spanish restaurant for dinner.

Wednesday 

  • Breakfast.
  • Writing session.
  • Lunch at Casa Ana.
  • Free writing time or optional excursion travelling by private bus to stunning local village Capileira or to Pampaneira for shopping, cafes, and spectacular views (the private hire bus fare will incur a small extra cost).
  • Early supper in Capileira or dinner at Spanish or vegetarian restaurant for those not on excursion.
  • Return to Casa Ana.

Thursday 

  • Breakfast.
  • Scheduled one-to-ones.
  • Lunch at Casa Ana.
  • Scheduled one-to-ones.
  • Goodbye dinner at Casa Ana.
  • Optional readings by participants in the salon.

Friday 

  • Breakfast and final goodbyes.
  • Transfer back to Malaga (see Travel for details).