Writing Retreats

[Nouveaunew]

I’m thinking of doing a guided retreat sometime in the summer. Does anyone have any positive experience of writers’ that you’d be happy to share? I’m thinking of doing a weeklong one. Thanks in advance.

I can highly recommend Arvon. Or at least the course I attended at Totleigh Barton.

I’d always assumed the relatively high cost of their weeks excluded most people without much disposable income - but having experienced one and been astonished at the high level of engagement and achievement of my fellow attendees, I say the cost excludes anyone who isn’t serious. And there are grants available, which do materialise.

I know someone that did one. She's a fantastic 80yo that has written her life story-and it's an unusual one.

She found it really helpful.

Thanks. Arvon certainly isn’t cheap … but great to get the recommendation.