Newly updated returning for 2025, my in-person novel writing workshops are aimed at beginner-level aspiring authors of fiction.
I will be teaching you how to get started writing your first novel or to begin storytelling in whatever format you wish but always in a fun, creative, and practical way.
Date TBC, early 2025.
This is your first opportunity of the year to get on the writing workshop and grab your place at this great price. There are very limited spaces so don’t miss out, book your place now …
Ideally, you will bring a laptop or tablet so you can access digital tools but if you don’t have access to those or prefer handwriting it’s absolutely fine. Instead, you can bring a notepad and pen to write your novel and take notes (they will also be provided). I’ll have both digital copies and printouts so you can decide which method of writing works best for you. But I’ll also talk you through different ways to ‘write’ and you might be surprised by what works best for you.
Taking place in a fantastic venue in Lanarkshire. And in late 2025, we are launching our UK-wide retreats followed by our first international writing retreat!
For first-time and new-ish aspiring authors
Techniques for finding inspiration
How to ‘build’ your characters
How to find your voice
Free time to write whatever you’re working on
Wander the grounds (weather permitting)
10min 121 for questions and feedback
Helpful templates to take away
Tips on popular author resources
Writing Retreats
How to become an author – 3-5 days of action & writing for your first novel
Coming soon for 2025!
Got an idea for a novel but struggling to make time to write in your busy schedule with all the distractions around you? Whether you have an idea for a romance, or horror story, detective series, fantasy trilogy, or something else then these day workshops and retreats in Scotland, the UK, and international for you…
You and your fellow writers will be invited to take part in a series of creative, inspiring, and interactive writing workshops for you to learn and write during your retreat. You will be guided through a programme aimed at early and first-time novelists. Learn the essentials on writing techniques, author resources, overcoming writers’ block, and how to carve out time to write once you get back home.
The workshops will help you begin writing if you’ve only got a story idea or can also build on what you’ve already started.
Helping you through confidence-building techniques and goal-setting to get writing but also take home knowledge and confidence to keep working on your novel when your return to your busy life.
Relaxation during the retreat is just as important; so let yourself enjoy some time to wander and stretch. Take your eyes off the screen and try a notepad and pen or go for a short walk for more inspiration.
The surroundings can only inspire the creation of your story as you begin thinking about characters, world-building, and plot points.
Change the flow of your daily routine for the better in the company of Kirsten and a small group of fellow writers!
Please note: the number of spots available on these day workshops and retreats are limited due to our desire to offer an intimate experience to our writers.
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Writing Retreats
Keep an eye out on social media for updates for 2025 workshops and UK retreats as well as overseas retreats launching in 2026!
Writing retreats ranging from 1day, or 3-5 days in Scotland and nationwide, we welcome new and experienced authors from around the world to fantastic retreats.
We’re excited for next year!