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Do I have to leave my partner at home?
Creative Writing Tours are not just for singles. Your parter is welcome too, we understand they may share your dream of travelling but not writing. Our destinations have plenty to offer non-writing partners whilst you write.
What types of writing do you explore in the classes?
Deborah K Bates is an award-winning writer with many strings to her bow. She writes anything from technical material to poetry to lyrics to non-fiction to fiction. Her latest best-selling book, Your Personal Tuning Fork the Endocrine System is a non-fiction book and incorporates prose and biographical material. Deborah has assisted 100's of aspiring writers to explore across the board genre, styles and voices. As the writing mentor and host of our tours, she is a master in her craft and the field of coaching/writing/travelling.
DO I have to be at a certain skill-level?
Writers of all skill levels are welcome. Some our our writers come along with the dream of writing and haven't done much beyond that, others journal simply for themselves, some are clear on what they want to write but want the travel experience to enhance their research, some want to hone their freelance travel writing skills, others simply want to travel and write in the safe arms of a group. Regardless of your background and goals, the skills you achieve on our tours will stay with you long after the trip is over. You’ll write more vividly with a greater insight into who you are as a writer and you’ll learn techniques to improve other types of writing as well. Deborah also schedules one-on-one time with each participant.
Will I be safe?
The destinations we have chosen are all considered safe. Deborah has travelled across five continents and into countless countries solo and always takes necessary precautions. We strongly suggest you take out your own travel insurance. Before departure there will be an opportunity to go through itineraries and safety concerns. This is re-iterated upon meeting at your destination. We will always give you detailed information on any health or safety issues before the tour begins to help things go as smoothly as possible for you. Finally, travelling as group makes the entire experience more enjoyable, and SAFE!
I want to do other travelling after the tour is that possible?
Yes! On the last tour, many of the participants travelled prior to meeting us at the destination and some went on to other travel destinations after our creative writing tour. As our destinations are in locations that have so much more to offer it makes sense to incorporate your own travel itineraries. Deborah has many ideas regarding destinations in France, London, around New York and Australia. See the slideshow galleries on the 'HOME' tab and the 'THE WRITING CLASSES' tab - you will see how our groups have entertained themselves with and without our host whilst on a creative writing tour.
Once I pay a deposit, what is your refund policy?
If you need to cancel your booking all efforts will be made to find a new participant to take your place. If a new participant can be found, $300 will be forfeited from your refund as an administration fee.
If your place cannot be filled your booking will remain and no refund will be given if less than 90 days until tour commencement. If you cancel more than 90 days prior to the start of the tour your will be eligible for a refund of 70% of the tour cost.
Travel Insurance at the time of booking is recommended. All requests for cancellation of your booking and refund of funds must be made in writing to the Creative Writing Tours administrator. (If, however, we are able to fill your space with someone on our waiting list, we will consider issuing a refund, depending on your circumstances. We’re reasonable people! This is covered in our Booking Form.)
If I am travelling alone, will I have my own room? Do I have to pay a single supplement?
All travellers have their own room and a single supplement is not charged.
Is it possible to share a room?
Usually, yes. If you would like to do this, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll let you know if we can arrange it for the itinerary you are interested in.
Creative Writing Tours are not just for singles. Your parter is welcome too, we understand they may share your dream of travelling but not writing. Our destinations have plenty to offer non-writing partners whilst you write.
What types of writing do you explore in the classes?
Deborah K Bates is an award-winning writer with many strings to her bow. She writes anything from technical material to poetry to lyrics to non-fiction to fiction. Her latest best-selling book, Your Personal Tuning Fork the Endocrine System is a non-fiction book and incorporates prose and biographical material. Deborah has assisted 100's of aspiring writers to explore across the board genre, styles and voices. As the writing mentor and host of our tours, she is a master in her craft and the field of coaching/writing/travelling.
DO I have to be at a certain skill-level?
Writers of all skill levels are welcome. Some our our writers come along with the dream of writing and haven't done much beyond that, others journal simply for themselves, some are clear on what they want to write but want the travel experience to enhance their research, some want to hone their freelance travel writing skills, others simply want to travel and write in the safe arms of a group. Regardless of your background and goals, the skills you achieve on our tours will stay with you long after the trip is over. You’ll write more vividly with a greater insight into who you are as a writer and you’ll learn techniques to improve other types of writing as well. Deborah also schedules one-on-one time with each participant.
Will I be safe?
The destinations we have chosen are all considered safe. Deborah has travelled across five continents and into countless countries solo and always takes necessary precautions. We strongly suggest you take out your own travel insurance. Before departure there will be an opportunity to go through itineraries and safety concerns. This is re-iterated upon meeting at your destination. We will always give you detailed information on any health or safety issues before the tour begins to help things go as smoothly as possible for you. Finally, travelling as group makes the entire experience more enjoyable, and SAFE!
I want to do other travelling after the tour is that possible?
Yes! On the last tour, many of the participants travelled prior to meeting us at the destination and some went on to other travel destinations after our creative writing tour. As our destinations are in locations that have so much more to offer it makes sense to incorporate your own travel itineraries. Deborah has many ideas regarding destinations in France, London, around New York and Australia. See the slideshow galleries on the 'HOME' tab and the 'THE WRITING CLASSES' tab - you will see how our groups have entertained themselves with and without our host whilst on a creative writing tour.
Once I pay a deposit, what is your refund policy?
If you need to cancel your booking all efforts will be made to find a new participant to take your place. If a new participant can be found, $300 will be forfeited from your refund as an administration fee.
If your place cannot be filled your booking will remain and no refund will be given if less than 90 days until tour commencement. If you cancel more than 90 days prior to the start of the tour your will be eligible for a refund of 70% of the tour cost.
Travel Insurance at the time of booking is recommended. All requests for cancellation of your booking and refund of funds must be made in writing to the Creative Writing Tours administrator. (If, however, we are able to fill your space with someone on our waiting list, we will consider issuing a refund, depending on your circumstances. We’re reasonable people! This is covered in our Booking Form.)
If I am travelling alone, will I have my own room? Do I have to pay a single supplement?
All travellers have their own room and a single supplement is not charged.
Is it possible to share a room?
Usually, yes. If you would like to do this, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll let you know if we can arrange it for the itinerary you are interested in.