Isn't that what writers do all the time, living in their own
little world? Well, sometimes real life can get in the way. So I spent last
weekend on a writers’ retreat in Leeds run by Malaga Workshops. Writing is of
necessity a solitary occupation and the chance to meet with like-minded people
who nodded in understanding was a tonic in itself.
The course tutor was the brilliant and generous Kate Walker. With
63 novels published to date, if she couldn't answer our questions, no-one
could.
I met up with a group of six other writers at Weetwood Hall
in Leeds where we had chance to really concentrate on our writing. Having
submitted work to Kate beforehand, we each had a valuable one to one critique
with her as well as group sessions where we raised questions and offered
suggestions and solutions.
Dinner with the lovely and talented
Melissa Morgan.
But most of all we had the chance to write without the usual interruptions. And with Kate on call and available to discuss any other issues that arose during our writing the weekend was productive.
Great post, Sarah, and lovely photos too, thanks for sharing them :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa. Thanks for stopping by. We had a great time. Chat, food, drink and of course writing. A recipe for a super weekend. xx
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