Give yourself the space and time to dive deep into your book
"There is the heat of Love, the pulsing rush of Longing, the lover’s whisper, irresistible magic to make the sanest man go mad.” Homer, The Iliad.
Write Your Book Greece Retreat 15 - 23 June 2018 Venue: Skala Eressos, Lesbos, Greece The 2018 costs are: €1,497 early bird - ends 28 Feb 2018 €1,697 full price Deposit €300 All the details are here Write a Novel Greece Retreat 24 June - 2 July 2018 8 NIGHT WRITING RETREAT Venue: Skala Eressos, Lesbos, Greece The 2018 costs are: €1,497 early bird - ends 28 Feb 2018 €1,697 full price Deposit €300 All the details are here |
WRITE A NOVEL RETREAT, CAPE TOWN 5 NIGHT WRITING RETREAT IN STANFORD Dates: 17 - 22 OCTOBER 2017 Venue: Stanford, Cape Town, South Africa Cost: $770 or R9,800 ZAR Early bird discount 700€ or R8,600 (if paying in SA in ZAR) ends 30 July * cost includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals and course fees FINISH YOUR BOOK RETREAT, CAPE TOWN 5 NIGHT WRITING RETREAT IN STANFORD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 2- 7 MARCH 2018 This is a focussed retreat experience for a small group of serious-minded writers who are committed to improving and completing their books for submission. You will get input from a publisher and an agent, hone your proposal and get the opportunity to pitch your book. This is also suitable for scriptwriters. * 5 nights accommodation * All meals * A guided writing process * Three one-on-one sessions with an agent, publisher and editor Venue: Cape Town, South Africa Cost: $770 or R9,800 ZAR Early bird discount 700€ or R8,600 (if paying in SA in ZAR) ends 30 October * cost includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals and course fees |
What participants say
Would totally recommend this retreat to others….! I would say ‘Come on the retreat with an open heart and an open mind. Come to learn how to write your book and leave with new skills and probably a new understanding of yourself. Getting away to the peaceful and tranquil setting that is Skala Erressos, is worth the time and the money – I would never have got the full benefit of the retreat if I had done not gone away from my home and normal life.’ |
Kate and Sarah getting ready for the writers up at Sam's in Eressos Village.
‘I thoroughly enjoyed journeying back through my last 55+ years, remembering special and sometimes painful events in detail. Being encouraged to not only remember, but to feel, touch, smell and hear. There were things I’d forgotten that made an appearance and brought a smile, as I uncovered stories and events long, long forgotten. I’ve found my voice and am no longer afraid to put pen to paper. Sarah is a pro at uncovering the ‘real’ story and Kate provides assurance that we have it within ourselves to get each task done.’ This was the most amazing time - the serenity of the island - a place to write/reflect/allow yourself to be inspired, the birthplace of Sappho, simple/outstanding Greek cuisine, ability to swim in the ocean everyday, take hikes at sundowners, come away with a solid plan for writing/publishing a book, bond with other writers. The course served almost as a week-long therapy session for me - which is what I think people will kind of be looking for - a therapeutic getaway on a beautiful island." I found Sarah Bullen's Memoir Writing Workshop to be highly useful and informative, I had been writing memoir for years with books as my guide, but she broadened my awareness of what good memoir writing consists of better than any book I've ever read on the subject. Her teaching style is concise, clear, inspiring, and filled with rich suggestion, I left feeling much more aware of what it takes to write good memoir and would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in memoir writing. The setting in the beautiful Greek village of Eressos is magic as well, perfect for one's imagination to flourish! |
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