Break Through Your Novel Block

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    If writing your novel sometimes feels like you’ve hit a wall, then this retreat is for you. Maybe you feel stuck, but you’re determined to carry on. Maybe you’re so overwhelmed that you’re wondering if you want to carry on at all. Maybe you want some strategies for working through the block the next time you hit a sticky patch with your writing. If any of those sound familiar, then this retreat, which is completely tailored to the needs to of the writers attending, is for you.

    Arrive Monday, leave Friday. Workshops and tutorials throughout the week. Writing time galore! Own cosy room, with lovely bedding, towels, tea and coffee making facilities, and writing desk in every room. All food and hot drinks, snacks, cake (!), and wine at supper, provided. Gorgeous 1600s thatched house in quaint North Devon village with mini home gym, great broadband and fabulous beds. No chores! Just reams of me-time, countryside walks and spending time in like-minded company.

    Tutor – Alison May

    Cost –  £719 per person (supplements for ensuite bedrooms, please ask), includes a one-to-one and follow up

    More info & booking

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    Write a book that sells.

    Whether you’re just starting out, or already have stories out in the world, this retreat will help you lift your writing to the next level with an in-depth look at what readers and publishers want in a commercial novel, and how to give them exactly that. There will be workshops every morning, and afternoon and writing time galore. Each person also gets to discuss submitted work one-to-one with Janet.

    Inspiring setting in a 1600s thatched house in quaint North Devon village . Long plot walks for the taking. A cosy room with roaring fire for writerly discussions. All food, snacks (and cake) included, and a writing desk in every bedroom.

    Let Janet help you write the book you want to write – and help that book find the audience you both deserve.

    Find more information and make your booking –  HERE.

     

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    Tutor supported retreat with Alison

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    This will be a tutor-supported retreat. That means that, as well as having lots of time to write, you’ll get an individual one to one session with Alison May to discuss your work in progress and she’ll be available throughout the weekend to brainstorm, offer a sounding board and answer questions about writing and publishing.

    This is a small group retreat and it’s suitable for anyone trying to write a novel, whether you’re just starting or battling with edits. Alison will be there to help and support you.

    Bookings and more info here.

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