About The Event
Writing Workshop with Australian Author Dr Caroline van de Pol.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday 29 August 2026 at Indian Summer House, Muvattapuzha, Kerala...One Day Intensive Workshop
Hospitality Included
Enjoy a full day of creativity in comfort. Your workshop includes:
All day tea, coffee and cookies
A curated lunch
All food is prepared by Indian Summer House s Top Rated Chef Antony, ensuring a delicious and thoughtfully prepared culinary experience to compliment your creative journey.
THE WORKSHOP
Have you always dreamed of writing ... an essay, a short story, a memoir, a novel ... maybe even a play or film script? Join Caroline van de Pol, Australian author of the memoir Back to Broady, for an inspiring one day workshop at top rated resort Indian Summer House, Muvattapuzha.
Caroline is a journalist, editor and author of two non fiction books and her memoir. With a PHD in Creative Writing and extensive international teaching experience as a university lecturer, caroline brings both academic depth and practical industry insight to the craft of writing.
Many writers begin with passion but soon face obstacles ... self doubt, writer s block, unfinished drafts or simply not knowing where to start. In this immersive workshop Caroline will introduce powerful strategies to help you:
Get started with confidence
Reignite unfinished work
Overcome creative blocks
Stay focussed and motivated
Develop sustainable writing habits
Whether you are a beginner or an emerging writer looking to refine your craft, this workshop offers guidance, structure and inspiration in a supportive environment.
HOW THE DAY WILL UNFOLD
The session focusses on practical strategies to:
Start writing with clarity and confidence
Return to unfinished or abandoned work
Stay focussed and committed to your creative goals
Mixing strategy with practice
This is not just a lecture it is an active writing day
Participants are encouraged to share stories they have prepared
You will complete short, guided writing tasks during the workshop
Writing workshops are interwoven with discussion sessions
Tips, tools and personalised support will help you discover what works best for you
Topics We Will Explore
Digging into the well of memory
Finding your unique voice
Developing compelling characters
Creating vivid, engaging scenes
Editing and refining your drafts
Understanding pathways to publication
Workshop Outcomes
A draft of 1,000 to 2,000 words (short essay, story or early chapter)
Material suitable for submission to selected forums
A strong addition to a larger work or writing portfolio
Clear strategies to continue writing beyond the workshop
Whether you are a beginner or an emerging writer looking to refine your craft, this workshop offers structure, encouragement and professional insight in a supportive environment.
Take the first step towards the story only you can tell!
And be invited to join our Alumni and enjoy quarterly online meetups to share your work and give and receive feedback.
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