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	GREECE-UK CREATIVE WRITING EXCHANGE

The UK undoubtedly has a long-standing tradition in creative writing. In an attempt to explore British creative writing methodologies within a Greek context, our Greece-UK Creative Writing Exchange programme, which we're organising in collaboration with the Kingston Writing School, aims to examine how elements from this rapidly growing sector can be usefully and meaningfully developed in Greece, and likewise, how ideas from Greece can be adopted in the UK.

The programme also aims to create a space for meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas between Greek and UK writers at what is a dynamic and ever-changing time in Europe.

Through a combination of traditional workshop and writers' residency activities, along with a new online course which we're piloting, the programme is an attempt to bring together writers from Greece and the UK and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and expertise. They will also have access to translators, editors and publishers.

WRITING GROUPS (POETRY AND FICTION)
Following the success of our Creative Writing workshops last October, we're delighted to invite you to take part in our Writing Groups (Poetry and Fiction) starting in February 2013.

			Writing Groups Information (MS Word, 32 kb)
			Writing Groups Application Form (MS Word, 43 kb)

Please note that registration for the writing groups is required as places are limited. To apply for a place, please complete the application form and send to Irini.Vouzelakou@britishcouncil.gr as soon as possible (we start early February).

	When:			February–May 2013
	Where:			British Council 17 Kolonaki Square 106 73 Athens

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS & OPEN DISCUSSIONS
The workshops, presentations and open discussions will be led by award-winning UK writers Rachel Cusk, Adam Baron and Fiona Sampson, along with local writers Amanda Michalopoulou, Vangelis Raptopoulos, Vangelis Hatzivassileiou, Liana Sakelliou-Schultz, Don Schofield and Theodore Gregoriadis. They will be held in English and are free of charge.

			Workshops and public discussion programme (MS Word, 77 KB)
			Application form (MS Word, 72 KB)

Please note that registration for the creative writing workshops is required as places are limited. To apply for a place, please complete the application form and send it to:

			Athens workshops Olga.Gratsaniti@britishcouncil.gr 210 369 2336
			Thessaloniki workshops Chrysoula.Melidou@britishcouncil.gr 2310 378 314

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 27 October (Athens) and 30 October (Thessaloniki).

ATHENS

	When:			29 & 30 October 2012
	Where:			British Council 17 Kolonaki Square 106 73 Athens Athens University Museum 5 Tholou Street, Plaka 105 56 Athens

THESSALONIKI

	When:			31 October & 1 November 2012
	Where:			British Council 43 Tsimiski Street 546 23 Thessaloniki IANOS Bookstore 7 Aristotelous Square 546 24 Thessaloniki

INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Irini Vouzelakou:

			E-mail:		Irini.Vouzelakou@britishcouncil.gr
			Telephone:		210 369 2337

In collaboration with the Kingston Writing School, the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Athens and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the National Book Centre