Writing Courses, Holidays & Retreats
in the UK
Welcome to our Creative Writing Retreat in spectacular York, UK
It’s possible to write anywhere, of course, but the pleasure of writing on a retreat lies in combining creative pursuits with the discovery of new friends, new places and new experiences. York is a spectacular city in the North East of England founded by the Romans in 71AD. It has a long and fascinating history, and a wealth of intriguing buildings and attractions to explore.
Sound appealing? Then join us for an experience of a lifetime at our creative writing retreat in York, UK.
Who joins our creative UK writing retreats?
Writers attending solo, or with family or friends. Beginners who have never written before, and novelists with manuscripts in the final stages. Writers wishing to focus entirely on their creative work, and others who combine our workshops with daily sightseeing tours.
Our retreat in York, UK is ideal even for people who have not traveled before, since the city is one direct train ride from the international airport at Manchester, and can be accessed directly from central London.
Whoever you are, wherever you live, you’re welcome.
Also check out our Writing Retreat in Mexico!
Join us for an experience of a lifetime at our urban creative writing retreat in Merida, Mexico.
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The Benefits of a Creative Writing Retreat
If you love creative writing, you’ll know that carving out the time to write can be a challenge. We all lead busy lives, and our own interests often give way under the pressure of family, work, and daily obligations. It ‘s tough to find inspiration – and to stay inspired. When we encounter difficulties with our writing, we’re on our own and it’s easy to get discouraged. What are the benefits of writing retreats? On a creative writing retreat, these challenges fall away. You get to put reality on hold and be the writer you always wanted to be – not [...]
It’s time to reserve your post-pandemic Creating Writing Retreat in Mexico or Costa Rica!
In the last 12 months our international writing retreats have been on hold because… well, we all know. But with vaccinations now well under way, most of us are starting to think about the future again – and to plan our post-pandemic adventures. In December, we’re running a one-week creative writing holiday to the beautiful city of Merida, in Mexico, and in February 2021 we’re offering two creative writing retreats to our rainforest lodge in Costa Rica. A writing retreat is the perfect way to explore a new interest, kickstart a creative project or carve out a chunk of time to [...]
Starting to Write
Recently, a parent called to book their child on one of our summer writing camps. At the end of our conversation she said, rather hesitantly, “I’ve always wanted to write, too. It’s just than I don’t know where to begin.” This blog is for her. Anyone can write. You don’t need terrific literacy skills, or a degree. You don’t need to be a keen reader, nor do you need excessive amounts of free time. Talent isn’t important, and neither is a fancy laptop. All you need is a pen (or pencil) and a sheet of paper. While some people write specifically [...]
The Centauri Costa Rica Writing Retreat 2019!
Sometimes, we all need to retreat. From schedules, responsibilities, routine and expectations. Our campers ‘retreat’ when they join us at camp each summer and our adult writers (plus their families) retreat when they join us in Costa Rica each February. But we don’t just retreat from – we retreat to. This past week, he 12 of us retreated to nature, healthy food, daily writing workshops, an immersion in our personal projects, wonderful weather and a community of like-minded souls. All of us came back rejuvenated and with fresh inspiration for our work. Finca Luna Nueva is our magical writing base in [...]
