Posted on behalf of Boatman
I’ll be giving two more masterclasses this year, in Sussex in July and online in November. The contents of the class will be the same, split into two four-hour sessions: the in-person class will take place on a Friday and a Saturday afternoon and the online version will be split over two consecutive Saturdays, giving plenty of time for reflection between sessions and questions afterwards in either case.
We’ll look at clue-writing, grid filling and theme development, with the emphasis on the things that make the difference between good and mediocre puzzles. You’ll receive a copy of the other participants’ work before the class, so that you’ll have a chance to think like an editor and to see your own work through other people’s eyes, and you’ll receive notes and personal guidance with suggestions for further work, and over 250 pages of course materials.
I hope you’ll join us and learn a lot about compiling from me and from each other.
Dates Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July 2023
Time 14:00 to 18:00
Venue Ditchling, Sussex
Cost £165
and
Dates Saturday 11 and 18 November 2023
Time 14:00 to 18:00
Venue Zoom
Cost £135
For full details and to book your place in either class, go to boatmancryptics.co.uk/
April update – The November online class is now fully booked, but a couple of places are still available on the July class in Sussex – book now to make sure of yours!