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 annual Milford Writers' Conference
was held at
the Trigonos Centre , North Wales,
September 17th - 24th 2011
Here's what happened.
In 2012 the dates will be 22nd - 29th September
Milford booked up fast in 2011
if you wish to go on the mailing list for 2012, 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 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.
