Thursday, August 18, 2022
Things to do in Geneva
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
    • All
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
    Fondue

    SURPRISING SECRETS TO EATING – AND MAKING – SWISS FONDUE

    Baoti brunch Geneva

    NEW BRUNCH IN GENEVA: BAOTI – FOR BUN LOVERS

    Street Gourmet Geneva

    GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES – GENEVA’S NEW FOODIE CONCEPT

    Chat Noir Club Geneva takeaway

    ORDER IN – CLUBBING AND COCKTAILS IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

  • FEEL GOOD
    Floating at ORIGIN Float Experience

    HUNTING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS IN GENEVA? GIFT OUR FAVOURITE SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE

    Ice skating in Geneva - Parc des Bastions

    WHERE TO GO ICE SKATING IN GENEVA

    autumn bike ride from Geneva

    AUTUMN BIKE RIDE THROUGH VAUD’S VINEYARDS

    Geneva bike toutes

    CYCLE THROUGH GENEVA’S PICTURE-PERFECT VINEYARDS

  • GO OUT
    Geneva Lux Festival 2022

    GENEVA LUX FESTIVAL 2022

    Dog-friendly hotel geneva Beau-Rivage

    5 DOG-FRIENDLY PLACES IN GENEVA

    Geneva bike toutes

    CYCLE THROUGH GENEVA’S PICTURE-PERFECT VINEYARDS

    Candlelight Chopin concert

    CANDLELIGHT FEVER – OPEN-AIR CHOPIN CONCERT

  • LEARN
    CONTEST! Things To Do in Geneva x Costanza Fine Art

    ART LESSONS IN GENEVA

    Geneva Business School Fine Art MBA

    GET YOUR MBA… IN FINE ART!

    Chateau de Prangins

    FAMILY EXHIBITIONS AND GUIDED TOURS AT CHATEAU DE PRANGINS

    FIDE exam Geneva

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIDE EXAM

  • SHOP
    Cheese and champagne atelier du fromage

    HOLIDAY APÉROS THAT SPARKLE: TOP 5 CHEESES TO PAIR WITH CHAMPAGNE

    Terroir Wine Club contest

    GENEVA WINE TASTING SUBSCRIPTION: YOUR TICKET TO THE BEST-KEPT LOCAL SECRET

    indoor plants Geneva

    INJECT SOME CALM AND COLOUR INTO YOUR LIFE

    swiss monthly subscription boxes

    BEST SWISS SELF-CARE AND GIFT BOXES TO ORDER DURING COVID 

  • GET AWAY
    Rochers de Naye

    TOP 10 WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM GENEVA

    visit neuchatel

    WHY NEUCHATEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

    SWISS STAYCATION: MÜRREN AND THE LAUTERBRUNNE VALLEY

    SWISS STAYCATION: WATERFALLS, 007 THRILLS AND FONDUE, OF COURSE!

    CitizenM hotel Geneva

    TRENDY CONTACTLESS HOTEL OPENS IN GENEVA – WIN A NIGHT FOR 2!

  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION
No Result
View All Result
Things to do in Geneva
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
    • All
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
    Fondue

    SURPRISING SECRETS TO EATING – AND MAKING – SWISS FONDUE

    Baoti brunch Geneva

    NEW BRUNCH IN GENEVA: BAOTI – FOR BUN LOVERS

    Street Gourmet Geneva

    GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES – GENEVA’S NEW FOODIE CONCEPT

    Chat Noir Club Geneva takeaway

    ORDER IN – CLUBBING AND COCKTAILS IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

  • FEEL GOOD
    Floating at ORIGIN Float Experience

    HUNTING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS IN GENEVA? GIFT OUR FAVOURITE SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE

    Ice skating in Geneva - Parc des Bastions

    WHERE TO GO ICE SKATING IN GENEVA

    autumn bike ride from Geneva

    AUTUMN BIKE RIDE THROUGH VAUD’S VINEYARDS

    Geneva bike toutes

    CYCLE THROUGH GENEVA’S PICTURE-PERFECT VINEYARDS

  • GO OUT
    Geneva Lux Festival 2022

    GENEVA LUX FESTIVAL 2022

    Dog-friendly hotel geneva Beau-Rivage

    5 DOG-FRIENDLY PLACES IN GENEVA

    Geneva bike toutes

    CYCLE THROUGH GENEVA’S PICTURE-PERFECT VINEYARDS

    Candlelight Chopin concert

    CANDLELIGHT FEVER – OPEN-AIR CHOPIN CONCERT

  • LEARN
    CONTEST! Things To Do in Geneva x Costanza Fine Art

    ART LESSONS IN GENEVA

    Geneva Business School Fine Art MBA

    GET YOUR MBA… IN FINE ART!

    Chateau de Prangins

    FAMILY EXHIBITIONS AND GUIDED TOURS AT CHATEAU DE PRANGINS

    FIDE exam Geneva

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIDE EXAM

  • SHOP
    Cheese and champagne atelier du fromage

    HOLIDAY APÉROS THAT SPARKLE: TOP 5 CHEESES TO PAIR WITH CHAMPAGNE

    Terroir Wine Club contest

    GENEVA WINE TASTING SUBSCRIPTION: YOUR TICKET TO THE BEST-KEPT LOCAL SECRET

    indoor plants Geneva

    INJECT SOME CALM AND COLOUR INTO YOUR LIFE

    swiss monthly subscription boxes

    BEST SWISS SELF-CARE AND GIFT BOXES TO ORDER DURING COVID 

  • GET AWAY
    Rochers de Naye

    TOP 10 WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM GENEVA

    visit neuchatel

    WHY NEUCHATEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

    SWISS STAYCATION: MÜRREN AND THE LAUTERBRUNNE VALLEY

    SWISS STAYCATION: WATERFALLS, 007 THRILLS AND FONDUE, OF COURSE!

    CitizenM hotel Geneva

    TRENDY CONTACTLESS HOTEL OPENS IN GENEVA – WIN A NIGHT FOR 2!

  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION
No Result
View All Result
Things to do in Geneva
No Result
View All Result
Home LEARN

5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE GENEVA WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

by Things to do in Geneva
February 23, 2018
in LEARN
0
5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE GENEVA WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

Photo credit: Dreamstime

0
SHARES
109
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter

WHAT IS THE GENEVA WRITERS’ CONFERENCE?

by Chené Koscielny

 

 

The 11th Geneva Writers’ Conference takes place 2nd-4th March 2018.  It is a full weekend of workshops and panels led by authors, agents, editors, and publishers from around the world. It is organised by the Geneva Writers Group – an international association of writers.

Their goal is to bring together English-language writers for high-level instruction, support, and community through workshops, discussions, and readings. Conference instructors are experienced in teaching creative writing and committed to sharing their knowledge, skills and perspectives on writing as an art and as a profession.

In an interview on World Radio Switzerland, Paula Read and Jennifer Bew Orr, assistant directors of the the Geneva Writers Conference, talk about what agents really want from their writers, writing as activism and, when it comes to making money from writing, whether there are certain genres that can be more lucrative; all of which will be covered in depth as panel discussions at this year’s Geneva Writers’ Conference.

 

 

 

 

5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE GENEVA WRITERS’ CONFERENCE 

 

LEARN FROM TOP WRITERS

You’re starting to get into writing or you’re thinking about writing novels, children’s books, non-fiction or poetry.

Get instruction in creative writing from well-known authors, who will share their craft and tips with aspiring and established writers.

Choose from four different writing workshops – choices in fiction, children’s writing, non-fiction and poetry.

If you’re already a writer, but you’d like to take your writing to a different level, you’ll get inspiration and practical tips to help you hone and fine-tune your writing.

Writing panels offer interesting themes such as ‘Are you speaking my language?’ – for writers interested in translating or translators interested in writing; ‘Living locally, writing globally’ – and ‘Making words matter’ – for writers who want to make a difference and become activists on the page.

Writing instructors include 11 accomplished writers, poets and authors, many of whom lecture in creative writing. Among the big names leading the sessions at the conference are British writer, Bernadine Evaristo; Hungarian-born poet, George Szirtes; author of over 30 children’s books, Rachel Vail; and BBC producer, author and historian, Colin Grant. For the full lists visit the Geneva Writers Group website.

Workshops include interesting themes to choose from such as Creating character; Fiction and description; How to write for young teens; How to write for kids; Finding your place in a piece of non-fiction and The Zen of writing.

 

GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED 

You’ve written a book, but you’re not sure how to get it published. Do you need an agent? How do you get noticed by a publisher? Should you self-publish?

You’ll have the opportunity to attend two question and answer sessions with the instructors and panelists, including well-known agents and publishers, who will give you invaluable advice and answer your most burning questions.

 

 

 

 

SELL OR BUY BOOKS BY LOCAL AUTHORS

You’re a published author who’d love to promote your books or you’re a writer and reader keen to read books by writers who live in and around Geneva.  You can sell your books through the conference bookstore, but advance sign-up is required.

 

NETWORK & HOBNOB

The best ever opportunity to mingle with like-minded people, including other writers, publishers and agents. Networking happens throughout the weekend, but you also have the opportunity to register in advance for a meet and greet networking cocktail on Friday 2nd March.

 

SHARE ISSUES FACING WRITERS TODAY 

Two panel discussions and question and answer sessions led by expert panelists and instructors will address the issues faced by modern day writers and share lessons and insights.

The panelists include well-known agents, editors, publishers and authors.

Panel and writing lab discussions include a variety of interesting topics, including Who’s afraid of social media, Secrets of the book trade and what they wish you knew – a panel for writers looking to find an agent or publisher.

For more info about the panelists click here.

 

 

 

 

PRACTICAL INFO: 

WHERE: Webster University, Bellevue, Switzerland.

WHEN: 2nd-4th March 2018.

COST: 250CHF.

Hot meals are available at additional cost.

FURTHER INFO: Click here. To book your place click here.

Never heard of the Geneva Writers Group? Read our article about this inspiring group here.

Tags: Geneva books and publishersGeneva writersGeneva Writers ConferenceGeneva Writers Groupwriting in Geneva
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

ANTIQUES AND BROCANTE FAIR

Next Post

VIDE DRESSING

Related Posts

CONTEST! Things To Do in Geneva x Costanza Fine Art
LEARN

ART LESSONS IN GENEVA

by Alexandra Osváth
October 22, 2021
Geneva Business School Fine Art MBA
LEARN

GET YOUR MBA… IN FINE ART!

by Alexandra Osváth
July 7, 2021
Chateau de Prangins
LEARN

FAMILY EXHIBITIONS AND GUIDED TOURS AT CHATEAU DE PRANGINS

by Things to do in Geneva
June 7, 2021
FIDE exam Geneva
LEARN

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIDE EXAM

by Things to do in Geneva
November 12, 2021
FIDE exam Geneva
LEARN

TOP TIPS FOR PASSING YOUR FIDE EXAM

by Things to do in Geneva
June 5, 2021
Next Post
Private: ON-GOING & FUTURE EVENTS

VIDE DRESSING

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT

Post Categories

  • CHRISTMAS GUIDE 2020
  • CHRISTMAS GUIDE 2021
  • EAT OUT
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
  • EDUCATION
  • EVENTS
  • EVERYTHING ELSE
  • FEEL GOOD
  • GET AWAY
  • GO OUT
  • LEARN
  • SHOP
  • SUMMER GUIDE
  • TOP TEN THINGS

Post Archives

Signup for our Newsletter

Newsletter Signup
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Signup for our Newsletter

Newsletter Signup

Like Us On Facebook

Latest Posts

Geneva Lux Festival 2022

GENEVA LUX FESTIVAL 2022

January 31, 2022
Floating at ORIGIN Float Experience

HUNTING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS IN GENEVA? GIFT OUR FAVOURITE SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE

January 31, 2022
Ice skating in Geneva - Parc des Bastions

WHERE TO GO ICE SKATING IN GENEVA

December 7, 2021
Geneve Christmas lights 2020

GENEVA’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE ON!

January 31, 2022
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SITEMAP

© 2019 Things to do in Geneva

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
  • FEEL GOOD
  • GO OUT
  • LEARN
  • SHOP
  • GET AWAY
  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION

© 2019 Things to do in Geneva

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.