This week has seen the start of our latest 6 night retreat in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales town of Middleham. With 6 writers in residence, including one who is signed with Penguin and another about to launch his second book which is for sale in major booksellers, we have a great group (as always!) The…Continue reading Retreats are go!
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When it doesn’t go to plan….
April saw our first retreat back since lockdown and it planned to be a fabulous 3 days (as always). At Writers’ Retreat UK, we only ever book venues that have been checked out by ourselves or have come highly recommended. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions meant we were unable to check out our latest addition to our…Continue reading When it doesn’t go to plan….
Inspiring Young Business Woman
Anon-Art the newest marketplace for buying and selling works of art has just launched. Why is it different? With Anon-Art, the sale is done anonymously which means people are buying the art because they love the look of it, rather than focusing on a name or an individual. This is a great way for establishing…Continue reading Inspiring Young Business Woman
An Insight into the Novel-Writing Process
Jacqueline James is just about to release her debut novel, Rude Awakenings. Having joined us on two retreats, Jacqui has kindly shared her writing process here. Rude Awakenings is released in February, 2021 and can be purchased on Amazon. I have always written diaries and travel journals, recording life around me and my feelings. I…Continue reading An Insight into the Novel-Writing Process
Short Story Competition – 2nd Place
I’ll Crawl Home to Her by Kathleen Drake Marion’s somewhat unsure footing carried him to the place he ended most nights. As he turned the corner onto Grapecount Lane, his ears were met with the sound of piano music, a siren’s song enticing him to enter the womb of debauchery. Swaying ever so slightly, he…Continue reading Short Story Competition – 2nd Place