Day-Long Writing Retreat in Central Brighton: Kick start your writing

Finding it difficult to prioritise your writing time?

Looking to build connections in the writing community?

Want to nurture good writing habits in 2025?

Well, you're in the right place!

This one-day writing retreat at the West Hill Hall includes:

• Four and a half hours of (cumulative) focused writing time with scheduled breaks
• Free tea, coffee and biscuits available all day
• An hour-long lunch break
• An expert Q&A to round off the day

This retreat won't include lunch and the price is reduced to reflect this!

Your Host

Anna has worked in publishing for over a decade. She was Head of Events at global writing consultancy, Jericho Writers, four four years and director of York and London's Festival of Writing. She has worked for a range of independent publishers, in literary scouting and as a freelance consultant. She is the host of the Brighton Book Club on Radio Reverb and has run a successful writing group for the last six years: The West Hill Writers. She is the co-writer of THE LITTLE BOOK OF ICK and runs sell-out retreats in Mallorca.

Feedback from previous retreats

'Really great, loved the format, needed the time to focus. Loved the focused energy in the room.'

'Great to have an oasis in which to focus on the project. Very helpful advice from Anna.'

'Managed to write 4,000 words!'

'It was brilliant to have time to focus on writing. A great welcome and nice to do it with other writers.'

'Great day as usual. Amazing vibes and very productive.'

Host or Publisher Anna Maria