Writer's Retreat

Whether you are a published author looking for new inspiration or a complete beginner who has always dreamed of finally putting that great book, script or poetry collection to paper, this is the retreat for you. Designed to give you the ability to transcend your idea into fruition, this retreat encourages the practice of mediation and yoga as tools to clear the mind and increase the flow of creative thought.

There is an abundance of time and creative space for our clients to turn these creative thoughts into their chosen prose. We offer script writing, creative writing, manuscript preparation and writing therapy workshops. Included in this retreat is our invaluable critique service by our qualified guest industry professional (Agent, publisher, editor or published author).

Whilst you will be amongst other writers offering a like-minded platform for discussion and feedback this retreat is especially designed to foster a state of freedom from interruption and give focus to your project.

Writers Workshops

Editing Workshop

Learn the invaluable technique of editing without attachment giving you the ability to highlight the gems within your work. In this workshop we review a segment of a published manuscript pre and post editing and evaluate the decision-making process behind the editing choices helping us to get in touch with your own inner editor and go on to apply these techniques to your own body of work.

Short Story Workshop

In this class we get into the flow of writing a short story in a set time based upon a word, number or colour chosen by our fellow classmates. This workshop encourages us to complete a creative project within a specific timeframe, engaging a balance between our creative flow and editing techniques.

Manuscript Makeover Workshop

Our industry professional gives you the practical and functional tools required to get your manuscript ready for submission to agents and publishers. In this workshop we explore the industry dos and don’ts for manuscript submissions from the basics such as manuscript length, spacing, grammar and mail outs to the more complex subjects such as copyrighting, follow up contact etiquette and agent commissions. An invaluable workshop designed to get you in the know.

Free Flow Workshop

From our unrestricted flow of consciousness often appear the gems of our subconscious. After a guided meditation class designed help you tap into your inner author we begin to write in a free flow “left side” style of writing. This class is designed to give a free rein to your inner thoughts and feelings without time or your inner editor constricting your work. In keeping with the non-judgemental and non-editing philosophy of this class this work is not shared amongst the group. This meditation technique is invaluable for both your time at the retreat and in the future when you need grounding and a creative boost.

Scriptwriting Workshop

In this workshop we explore scriptwriting techniques for television series’, short film and children and adults animations. Get your creative genius on the screen by learning pitching techniques, editing styles and maximising your work through sharp editing skills.

Writing therapy Workshop

Through the use of prose we quantify the expressive journey that our yoga and writing retreat has taken us on. Using techniques from symbolic art therapy we find an object that represents in one word how we are feeling. We draw out the prevailing emotion and write a poem, short story or essay based on this “one word object” and the feelings around it. This is an eye opening and highly cathartic experience.