Retreat at home

Can’t make it to one of our in-person writing retreats? This free online video series provides you with twice-daily inspiration for staging a productive, nurturing 5-day writing retreat at home.

Facilitated by international writing expert Helen Sword, this 5-day self-paced writing retreat is suitable for any kind of writer, whether you aspire to carve out just an hour or two of daily writing time or are looking for a full-on immersive experience. Start with Helen’s 11-minute “getting ready” video before the retreat begins, then watch a “before writing” and “after writing” video every day for the five days of the retreat.

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