This intensive fiction retreat is fully residential at Continental House, a heritage guesthouse in beautiful Hepburn Springs, Victoria.
Your retreat leader is Dr Kelly Gardiner, author, editor, and creative writing teacher. Each day features craft masterclasses, writing exercises, activities, and discussion.
We will have our own writing time including Shut Up and Write sessions (writing sprints) together, and you will have time to sit quietly and scribble, read, think or daydream.
You’ll have the chance to read your work aloud at our evening salon if you wish.
When we’re not learning, writing or eating, you can walk in the bush, spot wildlife, book a massage, have a nap, or write/read on the deck or in the library.
Together, we’ll focus on:
- Getting words down on the page
- Story development for fiction projects
- Mastering vital tools in your writer’s toolbox such as voice and character
- Creating a writing practice that suits you
- Tips and techniques for craft, planning and research.
The retreat in June 2026 is a three night/three day retreat, on the King’s Birthday holiday weekend in June.
Previous retreats have booked out quickly, so don’t miss out.
The fee includes expert tuition, three nights’ accommodation, activities, a morning yoga class, use of all facilities, refreshments and all meals.
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