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We will help you learn to write fiction that shines
Nobody comes to writing fiction just knowing how to do it. We all need to learn the craft. Here at The Writing Retreat, we will help you to:
- Acquire the skills you need to be a confident writer
- Relax in the knowledge that your writing reads well
- Feel in charge of your writing and your storylines
- Enjoy being in control of your story's structure
- Write to a professional publishable standard
We've been doing this a long time, and we know we can help you grow as a writer. Whatever stage of your journey you're at – beginner, intermediate or advanced – we will be with you every step of the way.
New to writing fiction?
Try these Beginner offers:
- Fundamentals of Character, Plot & Story
- The Building Blocks of Fiction
- The Hero's Journey
- The 7 Stories
- The Character Archetypes
- Get to Grips With Point of View
- Introduction to Point of View
- One to One Support
Been scribbling a while?
Try these Intermediate offers:
- Create and Shape a Publishable Novel
- Fundamentals of Character, Plot & Story
- The Building Blocks of Fiction
- Critique Group: Live & Tutor-led
- Get to Grips With Point of View
- The 7 Stories
- One to One Support
- Manuscript Appraisal
Ready for publication?
Try these Advanced offers:
- Create and Shape a Publishable Novel
- Submission Packages to Agents & Publishers
- Critique Group: Live & Tutor-led
- One to One Support
- Manuscript Appraisal
- Copyediting Service
- Proofreading Service

Residential Retreats and Workshops
We are making plans to resume our live events in Cornwall later this year, including residential retreats and shorter in-person workshops. To be kept abreast of latest developments, make sure you're subscribed to our news and you'll be the first to know when events go live.
Events in CornwallUnsure about the best course of action to take?
If you think a quick chat would help you figure out the best way forward, just book a FREE 15 minute phone call using the link on the right to access our calendar. We're all on our individual writing paths, and we're happy to talk yours through with you and try to figure out how we can help.
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