Writing Retreats
Had the best time retreating with Amanda - inspiring countryside location, great tuition, wonderful freshly cooked vegetarian food and wine, comfy bed, amazing company — the words flowed. Loved it!" — Jan Kaneen
Join me for a tutored writing retreat in the UK countryside this winter. The retreats are taking place in two adjacent cottages, which have three bedrooms and two bathrooms each, plus wood burning stoves to keep you cosy and warm, where you'll have a room of your own, time to focus on your craft, and hearty vegetarian meals to fuel your writing. We’ll all gather together in one cottage for meals and workshops.
All of the 6-night retreats are full board — you'll also have a stocked fridge and cupboards to make your own breakfast and snacks and then we'll all eat together for lunch and dinner, which will be good, healthy vegetarian home cooking* with a dessert. A couple of glasses of wine will also be provided with dinner each night. Feel free to bring your own too if you'd like more than that!
Workshops
The retreats also include 4 writing workshops with me — author, publisher and creative writing teacher, all about the art and craft of short story writing, flash fiction writing and novel writing. I will be bringing my slow, mindful writing ethos to them all!
*I can cater for vegan and gluten free diets but I’m a home cook so can't provide specific food for severe food intolerances.
The tutored writing retreat at beautiful Voley Farm had it all. Cosy accommodation, delicious home-cooked food, great tuition sessions we could tailor to our current project, plus plenty of time to relax and chat – and write! — Ali McGrane
The Short Story Writing Retreat
17th - 23rd November 2024
Join me for dedicated time with your writing and to develop your craft of short story writing.