Venice Writing Retreat
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Join us for our ninth annual Venice Writing Retreat in a historic 16th century palazzo.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Daily one-on-one mentoring sessions (1 hour per day)
- Morning writing workshops and craft discussions
- Dedicated writing time in quiet corners of the palazzo or out and about in Venice
- Space to focus deeply on your manuscript without daily distractions
- The creative surge that comes from being fully immersed in your work
- Time to step back and see your writing with fresh perspective
- A community of writers who understand the creative process
- Freedom to write, wander, observe, and absorb the city's rhythms
- Small group expeditions through Venice's hidden corners, to music and neighbourhood restaurants
- Morning walks through the city before tourists arrive
- Evening readings and discussions over cicchetti and wine
WHEN
Week 1: 5-12 November 2026 - fully booked
Week 2: 12-19 November 2026
Week 3: 19-26 November 2026
You can book one week or two for extended immersion.
Limited spaces available.
YOUR MENTORS
You'll work with three experienced mentors, each bringing unique expertise to the retreat.
Jo-Anne Richard is a novelist who thinks like a journalist, devoted to craft and helping writers discover their full potential.
Richard Beynon possesses one of the most inventive minds in storytelling - a fountain of ideas with particular genius for narrative structure and cinematic technique.
Fred de Vries brings the precision of a seasoned journalist and the wisdom of 10 published books. His passion lies in travel writing, narrative nonfiction, and long-form journalism.
Together, they create an environment where creative breakthroughs can happen.
For full details and bookings: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/venice-retreat/
Download the brochure: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/venice-writing-retreat-brochure-2026.pdf
Read about our 2025 retreat: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2025/11/19/venice-writing-retreat-creative-immersion-expert-mentoring/
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Daily one-on-one mentoring sessions (1 hour per day)
- Morning writing workshops and craft discussions
- Dedicated writing time in quiet corners of the palazzo or out and about in Venice
- Space to focus deeply on your manuscript without daily distractions
- The creative surge that comes from being fully immersed in your work
- Time to step back and see your writing with fresh perspective
- A community of writers who understand the creative process
- Freedom to write, wander, observe, and absorb the city's rhythms
- Small group expeditions through Venice's hidden corners, to music and neighbourhood restaurants
- Morning walks through the city before tourists arrive
- Evening readings and discussions over cicchetti and wine
WHEN
Week 1: 5-12 November 2026 - fully booked
Week 2: 12-19 November 2026
Week 3: 19-26 November 2026
You can book one week or two for extended immersion.
Limited spaces available.
YOUR MENTORS
You'll work with three experienced mentors, each bringing unique expertise to the retreat.
Jo-Anne Richard is a novelist who thinks like a journalist, devoted to craft and helping writers discover their full potential.
Richard Beynon possesses one of the most inventive minds in storytelling - a fountain of ideas with particular genius for narrative structure and cinematic technique.
Fred de Vries brings the precision of a seasoned journalist and the wisdom of 10 published books. His passion lies in travel writing, narrative nonfiction, and long-form journalism.
Together, they create an environment where creative breakthroughs can happen.
For full details and bookings: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/venice-retreat/
Download the brochure: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/venice-writing-retreat-brochure-2026.pdf
Read about our 2025 retreat: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2025/11/19/venice-writing-retreat-creative-immersion-expert-mentoring/
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