Writing retreats provide participants with protected time and space to work on their writing. By giving explicit permission to focus on writing alongside others who are doing exactly the same, retreats tend to be uniquely productive and motivating environments. They are a fantastic way to combat procrastination and make headway on large projects such as dissertations and theses.
Although retreats organised for students are becoming more common, most are designed with academic faculty in mind. But don't fret: this is where our DIY writing retreat toolkit comes in. Across the following pages, we'll share everything you need to know to organise and run your own retreat!
The pages of this guide will support you in designing your own writing retreat. The sections are organised as follows:
