You have an urgent project to finish, but you don't even start?

You want to find more time to write, but something else always gets in the way?

You are blocked and do email, cleaning or social media – anything else but writing?

Here’s the good news:

• A virtual retreat helps you unblock, focus, and get stuff done.

• Working in a group with timed sprints creates 100% accountability and gets you in the flow quickly.

• Joining co-working sessions boosts your confidence and helps you build a support network beyond the meeting.

Join our 2.5-day structured retreat with ample time to focus, write, and silently co-work on your project.

Who can join?

- academic writer (PhD, mid-career, independent researcher - all levels)

- novellist, short story writer, poet

- a journalist, non-fiction book author, essayist, life writer

- business writer, content creator, blogger, newsletter writer

- business owner who needs focus time

What have previous participants achieved?

✅ Finalised PhD manuscript

✅ Finished a chapter and two scenes in a novel

✅ Wrote first draft of a grant proposal

✅ Revised article for re-submission to journal

✅ Polished all references in the dissertation

✅ Wrote a short story

✅ Finally tackled that tax form (yes, that's OK too!)

Feedback from participants

"I have been so impressed with the virtual structured approach. It has helped me immeasurably at an incredibly difficult time."

"Love the community! It makes a difference to be able to vent, bounce ideas off each other and celebrate small victories together. "

"This workshop increased my productivity and my enjoyment of writing."

"Social writing has been especially helpful during the global pandemic while we are socially distancing. These sessions may be life-changing!"

The agenda

Day 1 (15.00-17.00) RECORDED SESSION

• 15.00-15.30 Welcome and goal-setting for the retreat

• 15.30-16.30 Silent writing/focus time

• 16.30-17.00 Assessment; next steps

Day 2 (9.15-17.30)

• 9.15-9.30 Check-in & goal-setting for the day

• 9.30-11.00 Silent writing/focus time

• 11.00-11.30 Morning break

• 11.30-12.30 Silent writing/focus time

• 12.30-14.00 Movement/lunch break

• 14.00-15.30 Silent writing/focus time

• 15.30-16.00 Afternoon break

• 16.00-17.00 Silent writing/focus time

• 17:00-17.30 Taking stock and next steps

Day 3 (9.15-16.00)

• 9.15-9.30 Check-in & goal-setting for the day

• 9.30-11.00 Silent writing/focus time

• 11.00-11.30 Morning break

• 11.30-12.30 Silent writing/focus time

• 12.30-14.00 Movement/lunch break

• 14.00-15.30 Silent writing/focus time

• 15.30-16.00 Taking stock, outputs, feedback & thinking ahead

Notes on agenda and timings

• All times are UK; please adjust for your timezone.
• All sessions take place on Zoom.
• We’ll sometimes use breakout rooms so writers have the opportunity to discuss their writing in pairs or small groups.
• Session 1 on Day 1 is recorded so that you can view it if you missed it.

Price

75£ (plus Eventbrite processing fee)

What if I can’t stay the whole time?

We understand that retreating from home is not without challenge, and if you need to miss a session or duck out early, that's perfectly ok. Session 1 on day one is recorded so that you can view it in your own time if you can't come.

What if there are no spaces left?

• Send us an email to be put on the waiting list.

• Check out the upcoming retreats at Writing on the Go.

Cancelation Policy

• You can cancel your booking up and receive a full refund (minus the Eventbrite processing fee) up until 5 days before the retreat starts.

• If you'd like to transfer your booking to another person, you may do so up to 48 hours prior to start. Send an email to sort out the details.

Who are we?

We are a group of professionals, entrepreneurs, academic writers, and creative writers who are trained facilitators and have run virtual writing and co-working sessions for many years. Please check our website: www.writingonthego.com. Please contact us at info@writingonthego.com.