Writing Retreats

Over the years Manx Litfest has run a number of successful writing retreats, where we have facilitated a calm and peaceful creative space for writers of all genres to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards).

We offer day tickets for those who prefer to go home and sleep in their own beds, and residental tickets for those who prefer to make a mini-break of it.

What’s Included?

• Optional workshops and writing sessions throughout the day, with peer feedback sessions.

• Space to write in your own room, in privacy (residential only).

• A comfortable writing space, where you can work in the company of other writers.

• Writing pads and pens (though we understand people often prefer to use their own.)

• A lending library of writing prompts, guides, resources and worksheets is available for people to borrow from during the retreat, if writers block hits.

• Tea and coffee on the go all day, along with cake, biscuits and snacks to keep you going until the next meal.

• All meals, with breakfast and lunch served buffet style, and dinner served as a sit down meal. Writing can be a lonely process so evening dinner is a great opportunity for all of our writers to get together and socialise.