Wild Lines - Writer's Retreat

A 1-day writer's retreat, for writers of the wild, the weird, the dark, and the dismissed.

Writing does not wait for the perfect conditions. If it did, it would never happen. But often, we find our minds consumed by everything except the creative work that matters most to us as writers.

Facilitated by writers Bonnie Radcliffe and Jess Glaisher, the inaugural Wild Lines retreat will give you that structured, dedicated time that you need to focus on your writing projects. A chance for your brain to settle, your stories to unspool, your written world to become more vivid than your day to day.

Work in community with other writers

This small retreat will be a mini-community of like-minded writers coming together. Writing is so often a solo activity, that it is vital to meet other people doing what you do. Maybe you'll meet people who will become your writing buddies for years to come!

No need to share your work

There will be no pressure to share any of what you're working on, just an invitation to set goals for the day at the start, and reflect on what you've achieved at the end.

Pricing

We're offering three tiers of ticket for this event:

• Pay it forward - if you can afford a little more, this helps us offer lower cost places
• Cost price - standard ticket cost
• Concessions - for anyone who needs it, no questions asked

We also have 1 free place for a local-to-Margate/low income writer. These kinds of retreats can give your creativity such a boost, and we want that to be accessible to people who couldn't afford to pay the ticket price.

If you think you meet the criteria for the free place, you can book it. We won't ask any questions, and we won't let anyone else on the retreat know.

Tea, Coffee and Prompts provided!

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for all writers, and (in case you need some inspiration) we'll have some themed prompts available for you.

Lunch is not provided, but we'll share a list of local cafes that have delicious food. Or you can bring your own and eat it in the lovely garden space, or on a cosy sofa!

Access Information

The venue has 5 steps up to the entrance, and 34 steps up to the retreat room.

Video directions will be posted on instagram (@jessglaisher_writer) before the event.

Space is available to eat lunch on the ground floor. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Any prompts will be provided printed out.

If you have any access questions or requirements, or questions about access, please email [email protected]

Structure of the day

9.30-10 - Arrive, grab a tea, meet the other writers

10-10.30 - Intro and goal setting

10:30-11.15 - First writing sprint

11.15-11.30 - Tea break

11.30-12.30 - Second writing sprint

12.30-13.30 - Lunch Break

13.30-13:45 - Check in/revise your goal

13:45-14.45 - Third writing sprint

14.45-15:00 - Tea Break

15:00-16:00 - Final writing sprint

16:00-16:30 - Closing exercise and goodbyes