Edith Wharton would compose in bed on a writing board propped upon her lap, while Roald Dahl conjured his creations in a shed at the bottom of his garden... When the Arvon Foundation asked some of their tutors where they liked to write, they had a great response. Poets Penelope Shuttle likes writing in the attic, while Simon Armitage admits his favourite place is in his head, and actress, writer and comedienne - Isy Suttie (pictured) likes to write in a messy bedroom amidst dirty clothes.

Now your favourite place to write could win you an Arvon week of your choice in their new competition.

To enter send a piece of flash fiction or poetry that describes your favourite writing place before the closing date of Saturday, 21^st May 2011. The winning entry will be chosen by Sunday Times journalist Cathy Galvin.

Send your story to competition@arvonfoundation.org  and you can find more information on the competition and about Arvon Foundation courses on their website at:  www.arvonfoundation.org/p1.html