Haiku Summer School 2025
Our first Zoom-based online Haiku Summer School in July/Sugust 2024 was such a great success, we plan to run another one in 2025. Below is an outline of the 2024 school so you can get an idea of what it might entail. If you would like to go on the waiting list to be notified about the 2025 Summer School, please email Alison at courses@callofthepage.org
Watch this space for more details in 2025!
We split the week into two schedules for different time zones.
The 2024 Summer School included:
• intro and check-in sessions,
• two prompt sessions with Karen and/or Alison
• several "where I'm writing from" sessions to meet co-participants online and showcase what's important to each person as a writer
• very small group 45 minutes workshops with Alan
• 6-minute micro 1:1 welcome sessions with Alan
• a reading-out-loud skills workshop, and an end of week reading
FLEXIBLE TIME
Please note this is not an arduous schedule. There's never more than 45 minutes without a break, and the time is very flexible. You can devote your whole week to writing, take lots of rest, or work around some other commitments. It might be helpful to consider it as the equivalent of two to two and a half workshop days over a week. No sessions are compulsory, it's about finding your balance!
FINISH WITH A FLOURISH
On the Friday we have a reading/performance skills workshop, and will put this practice to use with a final group event. For this reason, the schedule runs a little later for Europeans on Friday. Please see the schedule!
DON'T LEAVE EMPTY HANDED
Finally, we'll send you off with a little digital goody bag!
ANY QUESTIONS?
Ask us at admin@callofthepage.org.
Thank you to those who have encouraged us that this is an event you would like.
Alan, Alison and Karen
Booking CLOSED
The inaugural fee for Haiku Summer School 2024 is £145 (approx US$188).
Our usual Terms and Conditions apply. Thank you so much for booking with us!
FAQs
Q: Is this a conference?
A: No, it's a series of hands on Zoom events, with lots of writing time too, with an aim for improving and enjoying your writing, and adding to your body of work.
Q: Do I have to attend every event?
A: Not at all. We've aimed for it to be good value if you can attend and access even 40% of the course and its materials. Plus it's our Summer School, so we're somewhat subsidising the cost of putting it on initially.
Q: Will I get to socialise?
A: Yes, but everything is structured so you won't be under pressure to be a great conversationalist. We're especially excited about the "Where I'm Writing From" sessions, which are designed to help you get to know each other and showcase your some of your existing writing.
Q: I'm a complete beginner. Is this suitable?
A: Yes, but we'll have a special introduction for you to let you in gently! Email us at admin@callofthepage.org to let us know you're a beginner.
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