One special week each year a small group of published writers of SF (speculative fiction) get together in a secluded residential location In beautiful Snowdonia, North Wales, to workshop ideas and discuss work in progress. Note: Speculative fiction includes science fiction and fantasy and all their sub genres such as: slipstream, alternative history, cyberpunk, magical realism, space opera, horror. etc.
The next annual Milford Writers' Conference is 22nd - 29th September 2012
Here's the specific info about attending in 2012
Booking opened Easter 2012
Don't delay - Milford booked up fast in 2011
7 places already booked during the opening weekend at Eastercon
and 12/15 places booked by 16th April 2012. All invitations have now been sent.
If you haven't received one and wish to go on the mailing list for future Milfords, please contact Jacey.
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Between 10 and 15 attendees each year
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Adult and children's authors novelists and short story writers
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Multi-published authors and relative newcomers
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Intensive workshopping of work in progress and healthy exchange of ideas
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Constructive critiquing. Aiming for thorough but not cruel, tough but fair
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Attendees must have sold at least one story to qualify for attendance
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There are no teachers and no students. Everyone is equal
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Approximately 50% old hands and 50% newcomers in any one year
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Authors mostly from the UK, but overseas visitors are always welcome
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Beautiful surroundings. Comfortable accommodation. Locally produced & organic food
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Hard-working days, sociable evenings, good atmosphere.
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Some opportunities for local sightseeing: Caernarvon / Snowdonia / North Wales
Skip explanations. Go straight to booking.
If you would like to be put on a mailing list (very low traffic) to receive Milford updates and learn when the next conference is please email Jacey. Please state whether you have attended Milford before and which year.
