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In this inspirational week, we will look at elements of flavour, sense and surrealism in short fiction, and encourage flow in your writing to reconnect with creativity beyond any internalised expectations of form.

Place is an integral part of many writers’ prose practice, whether writing fiction or non-fiction. This retreat will give you time and space in the expansive, nurturing environment of Moniack Mhor alongside walking, writing, and reading.

Join award-winning writer and screenwriter Rachelle Atalla, exploring the art, breadth and beauty of speculative fiction. 4-week online course, with guest speaker, editor Sorcha Rose

In this first session of the week, we look at the beginning state of any writer's journey: turning your words into a book.

In these short 1-2-1 sessions you can ask questions specific to your own writing project.

You've got your book into a good shape: how do you now go about getting it published? How do you work with an agent?

Tailor your questions to your own circumstances for these 1-2-1s on the subject of querying and working with agents.

You or your agent are now working with a publisher. In this session the panel will discuss what to expect during this stage of your book's journey.

In this session you can explore the questions specific to your own publishing journey.

Publication day is approaching; how do you navigate the highs and lows of the post-publication period?

This session focuses on your own writing journey and your expectations around the release of your book into the world and next steps.

In this one-hour online industry-focused session delivered via Zoom, editor Sorcha Rose will break down the process of publishing speculative fiction, in discussion with writer and tutor Rachelle Atalla. Includes a short time for questions from our audience.

As you look now towards the next stage of your career, how do you work with other writers and organisations? How do you access and co-create community?

These sessions allow you to ask questions specific to your own community needs, and the ways in which you can align and support.

Clear air and the scent of pine drifting from the forest await you on our May writing retreat. This time is yours to focus on your writing away from the bustle of everyday life.