Join us in Italy in the inaugural year of The Writers’ Journey Retreats and Workshops. Bring your creativity, your ideas and leave with a plan, great contacts and renewed energy for your project
The Experience
Space to think, write, develop your authentic voice
These retreats are designed to create space, to think, to write, to share ideas, and to develop your authentic voice within a supportive creative community.
Over five days, you’ll be supported to deepen your skills as a writer, explore your ideas, and move your work forward with clarity and intention, guided by your mentor.
You’ll leave the retreat with renewed energy and confidence in your creative practice, as well as a clear sense of direction for how to continue your writing journey once you return home.
Wherever you are on your journey there’s something here for you.
why a retreatBreaking out of routine, in a place built to inspire.
Develop Your Craft
Structured teaching, hands-on exercises, and personalised feedback from established authors and literary agents who guide you toward stronger, clearer work.
Build Your Creative Commuity
Connect with like-minded writers over shared meals, evening walks, and unhurried conversations — friendships that often outlast the retreat itself.
Find Inspiration
Write in the heart of Italy, surrounded by centuries of art, history, and breathtaking beauty. Let the place shape the words.
four retreats across Italy each suited to a different moment in your writing life from first spark to final submission.
Join the journey at any stage.
The Retreats and Workshops
Manuscript to Publication Workshop
In DevelopmentPrepare your work for submission, approach agents and publishers, and craft effective query letters and synopses — with mentor feedback and a submission pack to take home.
Venice March 2027
Focused Writing Retreat
In DevelopmentIdeal for: Writers with ideas or early drafts who want to strengthen structure and storytelling skills.
A retreat for writers with a project underway — time, focus, and space to build momentum, clarity, and depth. A crackling fire, mountain views, and the quiet to hear your own voice.
Creative Writing Retreat
The Island of Ischia
Ideal for: First-time retreat-goers, new writers, or anyone wanting to reconnect with their creative voice.
A playful, supportive space to explore ideas, experiment freely, and begin shaping raw inspiration into story. Silence the inner critic and reconnect with the joy of being creative.
Ideal for: Writers working on a draft who need time, focus, and space to go deeper.
The Craft of Writing Workshop
Historic Centre of Lucca
In DevelopmentTuscany
Ideal for: Writers with ideas or early drafts who want to strengthen structure and storytelling skills.
Join Historical fiction author Caroline Lea, exploring the craft of researching, structuring, and developing a novel.
Gentle Rythmn to Your Day
Questions
Frequently Asked
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All The Retreats include. 3 hours per day group sessions with an industry professional such as a Writer, Literary Agent, Editor, Publisher.
All accommodation and meals are included, unless otherwise stated, there is an option to find your own accommodation for the Venice Retreat. Entry fees to places of interest with an inspirational purpose which differs depending on the location are also included in the fees unless otherwise stated on the webpage
All you have to do is bring yourself and your curiosity.
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Not at all. Writers are welcome at any stage — from first ideas to a completed draft. Each retreat suits a different moment in your writing life, so you can join the journey wherever you are.
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For Retreats at a Villa all meals are provided. This will usually means breakfast at the Villa with lunch and dinner either at The Villa or at a selected restaurant or location. For the Workshop in Venice, if staying at the hotel then breakfast is included. Lunch is also included in the fees but not dinner.
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Yes we can, but please let us know in advance the specifics of your requirements.
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You can contact us through the website, or here at our email address which is:
Inyourspaceproduction@gmail.com
Whatsapp: +44 07878143811
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Yes you pay for your travel to the retreat, any other travel to an event or a place on the retreat is covered in the fees.
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