Summer Bank Holiday History Writing Retreat

THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND 28th-31st
an exclusive writing residency at The Writer's Keep: "Rewriting History"

3 Inspiring Morning Workshops: Using Conwy's dramatic history of medieval sieges and surrenders, rewrite compelling stories and inspire your own

Daily Continental breakfasts

Locally inspired & sourced evening meals with seasonal Welsh ingredients

With a maximum of just 6 attendees, this retreat is specially designed for historical fiction writers or those looking to step in to the genre

Open Afternoons: Dedicated time to write, or walk Conwy's historic quayside and explore the town's famous independent bakeries and coffee shops for lunch

1. The Siege of 1294 (The Psychology of Stakes): Explore isolation and physical desperation by rewriting King Edward I's near starvation inside his own castle

2. The Revolt of 1401 (Deception & Shifting POVs): Master subtext, dramatic irony, and pacing by dissecting the Tudur brother's brilliant infiltration of the castle disguised as simple labourers

3. The Civil War Surrender of 1646 (The Architecture of Endings): Learn how to craft emotionally resonant, satisfying resolutions by writing the bitter end of Conwy's Royalist Garrison

Spend evenings after dinner discussing your work and getting to know your fellow writers over a glass of wine

Includes the full 3 night stay, all group workshops

Price: £795 (Single Room), stylish single bed to £875 (Double Room Suite), large suite with wood burning fireplace