Biography
Amanda Smyth is an Irish-Trinidadian writer born in Ireland. She is the author of Black Rock, A Kind of Eden, and Fortune. Black Rock won the Prix du Premier Roman, was shortlisted for the McKitterick Prize, and was chosen as an Oprah Winfrey Summer Read. Fortune, published in 2021 by Peepal Tree Press, was shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize in 2022. Amanda teaches creative writing at Arvon, Skyros in Greece, and Coventry University. She lives in Leamington Spa with her family.
Testimonials
What people say about Amanda and her courses:
- One of the best courses I have ever done.
- Amanda is a fantastic teacher. I've learned so much and feel ready to continue my writing.
- Fantastically useful and thrilling course. Totally inspiring and couldn't be beat.
- AMAZING. Amanda was the best teacher I could've hoped for, was very helpful and gave good feedback. I felt much more confident in my abilities by the end of the week.
- Very structured and inclusive course and teaching.
- My son took Amanda's course. He produced excellent writing under her supervision. He left with an increased confidence, pride in his writing and tools to take with him.
- Amanda's writing course was inspirational.
- Amanda's course was thought provoking.
- Amanda's writing class was a revelation – writing fiction can be fun.
