Writing Retreat Blog
Building a World: A Writing Prompt
World Building for Creative Writers Many forms of fiction – historical, steam punk, fantasy, science fiction – require the construction of an entire world, which then becomes integral to the plot, and to the protagonist’s challenges. But how do you create a fictional world from scratch? A creative writing tip: some part of the world you build for your novel must reflect our own. Readers need to see themselves and their lives reflected in the [...]
Adult Creative Writing Classes Starting in 2022
Join Us for TWO New Virtual Creative Writing Courses for Adults in the New Year! Creative Writing Class: Science Fiction and Fantasy 6 weeks, VIRTUAL, Monday evenings , starting Monday 24 January Learn to write genre fiction: science fiction, fantasy, dystopian fiction and more! Discover world building skills as you create plots, build characters and learn to write action scenes. We’ll explore the techniques you need to succeed in the field of speculative fiction, and [...]
Creative Writing Retreat in Mexico 2021!
I just returned from our first ever Creative Writing Retreat to Merida, Mexico! Our creative writing retreat focused on memoir, poetry, planning novels, writing short stories, playwriting, creating characters, getting an agent and more. A wonderful time was had by all. Our Mexico Writing Retreat was structured the same way as our Creative Writing Retreats in Costa Rica, with creative writing classes held for 2-3 hours every morning, sightseeing opportunities most afternoons, group dinners and [...]
How do you Plan a Novel?
So you love creative writing and you have an idea for a novel – but where do you begin? Here Are Some Tips to Get You started! 1. Map out your story. Begin by doing this in a general way. What is the ‘status quo’ for your characters before the story begins? What is the climactic event of the story? How is the character changed by the end of the novel? 2. Identify key elements [...]
5 Reasons to Join our Creative Writing Retreat in Mexico!
In 12 weeks, we head down to Merida in Mexico for our first writing retreat of 2021! We still have a few spots left, and here’s 5 reasons why this will be an experience of a lifetime! 1) Merida – City of Culture The base for our writing retreat is the gorgeous city of Merida, where a rich Mayan and Colonial heritage is reflected in the beautiful architecture and plazas. Named the American Capital of [...]
10 Best Reasons to go on a Creative Writing Retreat!
1) Creative Writing Retreats provide the opportunity to focus exclusively on writing. Leave the pressures of work, family and responsibility behind – and just be a writer. 2) A Creative Writing Retreat brings together like-minded individuals. Whether you write fiction, memoir, poetry or children’s literature, there’s a good chance others in your life do not. You’ll connect with writers from different places and different walks of life in a writing retreat, and build community together. [...]
