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Editor. Coach. Dreamer. Doer. I’m Kate Hardage. With over 15 years as a professional writing coach, editor and prize-winning writer, I’ve had the privilege to watch students grow from anxious to eager, complete novice to publication. Wherever you are on your writing journey, I’m here to help you unlock your story. If you’re here, you’re ready. Let’s begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/cd33b79a-fbbf-4f8d-85a5-3d96a078b518/woman+on+bench+in+battersea+park.jpg Home Take a moment, believe in what you’re doing, and say hello to the swans in Battersea Park. They like that. https://www.katehardage.com/overview daily 0.75 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/927bb8be-0c1e-4b4e-b377-67987ec6362c/albert+bridge+road+2.jpg Overview London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course This course is held in historically bohemian Battersea, just across “the loveliest bridge in London” from Chelsea, near Battersea Park. The purposefully small group is an inclusive, supportive and constructive community of writers who grow into a creative family during their time together. The Course focuses on the tools every writer needs to free their imagination and improve their writing. Through discussions, readings and workshopping our own material, we will explore the craft of fiction and creative non-fiction (including memoir and personal essay). All are welcome, regardless of experience. Scholarships are available—contact me for information. There is a strict Course maximum of six students. Course Maximum: 6 Students £675/session https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/45d84576-c49d-4713-88cf-bfd90f6d98d8/Battersea+Park+Path.jpeg Overview The urban oasis of Battersea Park is fiercely beloved by locals and visitors alike. With its winding paths and dreamy vistas, people could (and do) often walk here for hours, letting their feet do their thinking for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/fc6a62fa-dcf1-48d0-be00-864566aafaa9/battersea+power+station.jpg Overview One of London’s iconic landmarks, the Battersea Power Station (still pulling in those Pink Floyd fans) is now home to a huge new multi-use development…and it’s even got its own Tube station, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/5f8cf86b-2233-4b92-83f3-8da46549851c/summer+pear+tree+cafe.jpg Overview The Pear Tree Cafe is always bustling. You could meet anyone here: hung-over rock stars, restless young poets, families with push chair inhabitants, and maybe even a stray egret or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/57205f64-4d41-47c2-9056-63691cd7bd0c/AR+House+back+2+BIG.jpg Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/303ce7e5-350a-44a0-94e1-c06a97276a01/BEST+Drawing+Room.jpg Overview - Make it stand out The Drawing Room at our Country House Retreat is both elegant and inviting…and all yours during your stay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/7ea666dd-c0fb-4533-9508-d8453060c291/peace+pagoda.jpg Overview - Make it stand out Battersea Park’s Peace Pagoda is a local landmark, and one of 80 erected around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/f95e1543-f02b-44bd-8dac-7d32da923f07/Leighton+kitchen.jpg Overview - Make it stand out All the cozy country-home comforts await students on the annual Shropshire retreat…and home-baked bread every day! https://www.katehardage.com/terms-of-service daily 0.75 2022-05-30 https://www.katehardage.com/about daily 0.75 2023-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/3fdd8ff5-a93c-4c72-b7d5-336f1bb9680d/06-2021-09-45-15.JPG About - Meet Kate Kate holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, where she studied under the poet laureate and served as editor of her year’s published anthology. A Hawthornden Fellow, Kate is the author of California Sol Food, which won the Tabasco Award and was USBookNews’ Book of the Year. She also holds two Peter Lisagor awards and was an Ian St. James shortlisted author. Her writing has appeared in publications including Vogue, Tatler, Brides, SELF, Chicago Social, FOOD, Food Illustrated and People, amongst many others. She has taught writing in English boarding schools, American upper schools, and at university level. Kate served as a lead writing instructor at StoryStudioChicago until 2018. She has worked as a private writing coach, editor and ghostwriter since 2009. https://www.katehardage.com/london-four-day-intensive-writing-course daily 0.75 2024-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/eb5530a2-0437-4db8-9881-107163c84771/albert+bridge+road+2.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course This course is held in historically bohemian Battersea, just across “the loveliest bridge in London” from Chelsea, near Battersea Park. The purposefully small group is an inclusive, supportive and constructive community of writers who grow into a creative family during their time together. The Course focuses on the tools every writer needs to free their imagination and improve their writing. Through discussions, readings and workshopping our own material, we will explore the craft of fiction and creative non-fiction (including memoir and personal essay). All are welcome, regardless of experience. Scholarships are available—contact me for information. There is a strict Course maximum of six students. Course Maximum: 6 Students £675/session https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/e60b41d8-00ab-42ec-a825-2d2c1902843a/Battersea+Park+Path.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course The urban oasis of Battersea Park is fiercely beloved by locals and visitors alike. With its winding paths and dreamy vistas, people could (and do) often walk here for hours, letting their feet do their thinking for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/382008cc-5791-46c4-b37a-9f31b86df92e/battersea+power+station.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course One of London’s iconic landmarks, the Battersea Power Station (still pulling in those Pink Floyd fans) is now home to a huge new multi-use development…and it’s even got its own Tube station, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/b9a922a7-d3fc-4fd7-8e2a-44389b3ebfb0/summer+pear+tree+cafe.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course The Pear Tree Cafe is always bustling. You could meet anyone here: hung-over rock stars, restless young poets, families with push chair inhabitants, and maybe even a stray egret or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/db615e38-24c2-4cdb-82c7-da3a3ee9f568/peace+pagoda.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course - Make it stand out The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park is one of 80 around the world, built as part of Buddhist monk Nichidatsu Fujii’s (1885–1985) advocacy for world peace and non-violence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/edf36639-df5e-4e78-961e-18548760acb0/battersea+arts+centre.jpg London Four-Day Intensive Writing Course - Make it stand out Battersea is home to a thriving creative community, and residents champion its existence (and are often part of it, too)! https://www.katehardage.com/quarterly-intensive-fourday-shropshire-writers-retreat daily 0.75 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/a03a9811-bc94-4217-8b89-20d3e4e4ce24/MTAAL+%2890%29.JPG Four-Day Writer’s Retreat in Tranquil Shropshire - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/b073762c-7182-4bfa-a6e3-f871aa613847/beth-chobanova-z3TPjzhL7Vs-unsplash.jpg Four-Day Writer’s Retreat in Tranquil Shropshire - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.katehardage.com/personal-and-corporate-work daily 0.75 2024-05-04 https://www.katehardage.com/get-in-touch daily 0.75 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/8d0faf6a-5034-4c00-9953-b4a293a6d682/robin-ooode-Rc8QoHeONtY-unsplash.jpg Get in Touch - Call. Text. Email. Write me a letter. Send a paper airplane. You’re a writer. You’re ready. It’s time. Get in touch, today. https://www.katehardage.com/schedule-book daily 0.75 2024-05-04 https://www.katehardage.com/intensive-retreat-in-glorious-country-house daily 0.75 2024-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/58a45af4-bf11-445e-a178-af5d330a8b71/AR+Barn+Owl.jpg Intensive Retreat in Glorious Country House - Wisdom is in the very air at the Retreat… Barn owls swoop and dive at dusk, adding to the magic of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/39d4a337-443f-410d-b1d3-6c662c190091/AR+Cottage.jpg Intensive Retreat in Glorious Country House - Private guest cottage. 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A cozy, comfortable haven with glorious country views, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/5813bf66-9cad-483f-8fd0-c495a4ec9aad/Shared+bath.jpg Intensive Retreat in Glorious Country House - Not your average shared bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6287d36ffddf305090ab54b6/1d3f389f-9a8f-4c3c-bd3a-45df30917a59/Best+bedroom+en-sutie.jpg Intensive Retreat in Glorious Country House - Private bedroom with en-suite bath. 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