“When Stephanie Land penned her essay “I spent 2 years cleaning big houses – what I saw makes me never want to be rich,” for Vox, she never thought it was going to net her a book deal, and later, a Netflix series. But it did! Or Lauren Hough, the author of the viral Huffington Post essay “I Was A Cable Guy. I Saw The […]
Not only is our marvellous memoir mentor Marnie coming here on the 7th of July for her annual four day retreat (one place left by the way), she’s also running an online workshop on this topic. It’s in early July and it’s very affordable. You’re not lazy. You’re not lacking discipline. And that feeling of […]
Also – Earning money through public lending libraries. But first – just one space left on no less than three of our upcoming retreats. Develop Your Novel – with the tutor who frequently sells out, a workshop for all abilities above total beginner. ONE SPACE30th June ‘25 Your Memoir – with top UK memoir mentor, Marnie […]
Full of trepidation, not knowing what to expect on a writing retreat with a tutor? Here at Retreats For You in picturesque North Devon, you will be made to feel welcome, from the moment you arrive, with your own cozy room with outstanding beds, dressing gowns and tea and coffee making facilities, and the all […]
Ask An Agent weekend!! It’s finally here – just released – February 5th, 4 nts. Plus New Year treat / Christmas gift voucher; and just 3 spaces left in our Just Write retreat in January. 1. Big news this week, the lovely Megan Carroll from Watson Little literary agency will be enlightening everyone on how […]
Don’t die with your music still in you. That was a quote from the late great Wayne Dyer. For many, the memoir ends up being “one day, sometime, never.” But here are some ways to begin yours. (By the way, stop press! – we have a rare weekend in an ensuite bedroom for three days just writing, […]