The Writers' Retreat

The Writers' Retreat is the largest and most influential network of residential retreats in the Western world. The membership organization specializes in helping writing mentors and retreat operators implement, promote, and support residential retreats for writers - regardless of the literary genre in which they work. Thus, poets, novelists, scienc... e fiction writers, essayists, journalists, book reviewers, short story writers and "self-helpers," are equally welcomed at the residential retreats. To all such individuals, we offer high calibre literary services that include supportive mentoring, constructive feedback, rigorous editing, and sound marketing advice. We have created a set of unique, close-to-idyllic environments in which writers can carry out their creative endeavours without distraction. Should they feel the need to discuss their work with other writers in residence, or with our on-site mentors, however, this option is available to them as well. We also provide online space for our retreat operators and mentors to feature and promote their own creative writings, allowing them to establish a strong profile in a competitive literary marketplace. The residential retreats offer: One-on-one coaching, workshops and clinics; editing, and placement services depending on the needs of the writers. Finally, for writers who are interested, assistance in writing grant applications might be available. Micheline Cté is a co-founder and owner of The Writers' Retreat. A former cultural attaché, communications specialist, realtor, and retreat operator, the consulting services she has provided potential retreat operators for nearly a decade, are enhanced by her expertise in marketing and organization. She recently published a guidebook A Writers' Retreat: Starting from Scratch to Success! specifically written to assist current and future residential retreat operators in starting, operating, and shaping their retreat business. For more details, visit WritersRetreatBizBook.com Back in 1998, it was the first residential ...Read More