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Writing Retreat

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London Writing Retreat

London Writing Retreat

Complete your writing goal. Work on perfecting your writing skills from the fundamentals of character building and storytelling to exploring perspective shifting and effective dialogue. Connect with other writers, share your analysis and bounce creative ideas around the space.

You are the focus of this course with 3-4 hours a day of dedicated solo writing time in our comfortable, spacious studios with London as your backdrop and muse. These writing sessions will be complemented by workshops led by an expert, published writing tutor. You can choose to share your work, get feedback from the group or troubleshoot any writing challenges you are facing. 

Feel free to submit a piece of work before the course begins. This can come in the form of a synopsis or a section of writing, it will give you the opportunity to receive detailed individual feedback in addition to the reflections of your fellow writers. The timetable will also include a session with a special guest tutor who will be invited to share their work and reflect on their professional writing experience. 

This retreat will not only push you to complete your personal goals and overcome challenges, it will also allow you to collaborate with fellow writers in the heart of London and enjoy a social out together.

The price of the course will include the price of a group outing to the theatre or cinema on one of the evenings.     

ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL HAVE

  • Space and time to write 
  • One to one feedback on your work 
  • Support and feedback of a writing group
  • The opportunity to set your own writing targets and be supported in achieving them 

Level

Ideal for improvers, intermediate and advanced writers.

Style

Prose

When

5 days, Monday to Friday.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Time to work 

The timetable has been designed to give writers the time and space to write. Every day will provide substantial opportunity to make progress on your project within our comfortable and spacious studios.

Self-guided

With an emphasis on your personal process, there is the freedom to find your own path within the framework of the week. Whether you prefer to write first thing in the morning, avoid the afternoon slump, or work into the early evening, you can dedicate quality, self-guided time to your writing.

Collaboration

One of the key features of the week will be the opportunity to share your work with fellow writers, who are also developing their own stories. We will build a supportive and encouraging writers group which will enable everyone to receive and offer feedback.

Analysis

Analysing the work of established writers is a key component of any writer’s journey. We will pick apart a series of relevant texts over the course of the week, discussing the fine detail of what makes great writing in different forms from flash fiction to screenplay to the novel.  

Skills 

Everyday includes an active writing workshop lead by the lead tutor, covering a wide array of skills necessary to completing your work. From considering basic skills such as building characters and structuring storylines to writing effective dialogue and shifting perspective these sessions are intended to feed into your writing.   

DAILY BREAKDOWN

MORNING: Lead Tutor writing workshop

MID-MORNING: Writing time

AFTERNOON:Feedback and sharing work

LATE AFTERNOON: Writing time and one-to-one with Tutor

LAST DAY: Evening social trip out

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” 

Toni Morrison, Novelist

Register your interest

We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.

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Email Address*
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

Register your interest

We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.

First Name*
Last Name*
Email Address*
Phone Number*

PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

No Venue

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

No Tutor

Spread the cost

Interest-free payments to suit you.

At City Academy we are very happy to offer you flexible, interest-free payment plans to spread the cost for you. 

Please call our friendly Student Services team to arrange a payment plan, or fill in the form below and we will contact you. 

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