Writing Retreat in United Kingdom

The Sheffield Writers

Academics over the world face increasing pressure to publish. Research shows that writing retreats have helped by creating dedicated writing time and building collegiality. A new form of 'structured' writing retreat was created to increase its impact by taking a community of practice approach. This paper reports on an evaluation, funded by the British Academy, in which participants were interviewed one year after structured retreat. They reported many changes in their approaches to writing and in their sense of themselves as writers and some of these changes were sustained on return to campus. This paper argues that structured retreat increases learning through participation and helps academics to mainstream writing in their lives and careers. They conclude by suggesting that, since publishing is a mainstream academic activity, it makes sense to mainstream this intervention in academic careers.

An affordable residency and retreat for the creative writer and artist. A Civil War era farmhouse along the James River of Virginia offers peace and solitude for short or long-term stays. Workshops for novels and short fiction are offered, as well as writing fellowships and grants.

A writing retreat in the heart of the beautiful North Devon UK countryside. A writers place away from distractions so you can take time out to read, write, relax and meditate.

Writers retreats in Ireland and France, combining creative writing workshops, authors talks, and cultural and sensorial experiences. Wild Atlantic Writing Awards in Flash Fiction and Creative Non-fiction