Magaliesburg writing retreat
Join us on our weekend writing retreat at Whispering Pines in Magaliesburg, which promises a creative boost to get your writing going, to re-ignite a stalled project or push it forward substantially.
We'll schedule stimulating seminars on writing process, but you'll have plenty of time to do your own writing too. Novelist Jo-Anne Richards and screen and scriptwriter Richard Beynon will be constantly on hand to prompt, mentor and critique participants.
Who is it for?
Anyone who hopes to unlock their creative talents in a structured, friendly and encouraging environment.
Writers who want some uninterrupted writing time with a little writerly camaraderie thrown in.
What will it do for you?
It will provide you with motivation and a gentle push - or a big push if you choose.
The seminars will stimulate your creativity and encourage discussion and debate.
Why do it?
To give yourself 48 hours of uninterrupted writing time with all your needs taken care of.
No meals to prepare, no dishes to wash, no one else to consider.
How the retreat will work:
We will begin each day with an after-breakfast 'writing practice' seminar.
We will provide optional five-finger writing exercises for limbering up.
You will be free to write for the rest of the morning, or beyond.
Jo-Anne and Richard will be on hand for mentoring and motivation and to give you feedback on your writing.
We'll meet at tea and lunch to catch up with how everyone is doing.
You'll have more writing time in the afternoons and evenings.
There will be another 'writing practice' seminar before supper on Friday and on Saturday.
You can walk or work in the peaceful gardens or pamper yourself with a massage in the Whispering Pines Wellness Centre.
What does it cost?
Single occupancy - R5,980 per person. This includes seminars and mentoring on the two-day retreat, two nights accommodation, two suppers, two lunches, two breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas and coffees.
Double occupancy - R5,060 per person. This includes seminars and mentoring on the two-day retreat, shared accommodation for two nights, two suppers, two lunches, two breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas and coffees.
You are welcome to bring a non-writing partner. Cost - R2,810, which includes shared accommodation for two nights, two suppers, two lunches, two breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas and coffees.
Date: 04 March 2016 to 06 March 2016Venue: Whispering Pines in Magaliesburg, Magaliesburg