The Writing Retreat: A New York Times bestseller

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A claustrophobic and propulsive thriller exploring the dark side of female relationships and fame, The Writing Retreat is the unputdownable debut novel from a compelling new talent. Inspire your writing spirit, invigorate your senses, and create the story that’s in your heart. A writing adventure to deepen your connection to story in the stunning landscape of Ireland’s western shores. For our untutored retreats, we offer mentoring with an industry professional to support you through your writing time with us.

Located in central France’s Loire Valley and close to the historic town of Saumur, this retreat for writers offers a tranquil space for you to focus on your writing. Cost: TBD, but the cost includes four nights’ accommodation, three meals a day, hikes and a massage. Mexico & Latin America Breakfast and lunch are served as a buffet. Breakfast is between 8am and 9.00am, with lunch usually around 12.30pm. In 2014, a mutual writing friend introduced us to each other, saying that having spoken to both of us, it was clear to her that we shared a vision and should talk. That friend turned out to be right. We both wanted to create a space for writers to retreat to, somewhere that would nourish and encourage them, would foster their learning and boost their confidence. It needed to be set in beautiful surroundings, to be a safe space, with good food and plenty of support. Shortly after we met and talked, The Writing Retreat was born, and we’ve been delivering on that vision ever since.There was waaay too much wokeness for me. If you are looking for a far left leaning political agenda, then this might work for you. The sex was gross, weird, and frankly unnecessary. Demons? Nope, run far far away from the evils of this world! Drugs used to spike drinks! Since when is it ok to drug someone !? They’re a great way to combine a vacation with inspiration, networking — and, of course, lots of writing.

You will have your own writing space with a desk. We will provide some inspiring prompts to help you start writing, and timed writing sessions throughout the day to help you focus. We can provide a quiet space if you simply want to get your head down with your work in progress. There will be optional one to ones with a tutor and optional group activities. We strode towards the music. A marquee sign with pressed-in letters greeted us at the open doorway: URSULA’S BOOK RELEASE!! WELCOME BITCHES!!!!! The premise for Julia Bartz’s debut novel is enough to instantly hit the buy button but trust me, you may want to hold off on doing that. In its simplest form, five women are selected for a month-long writing retreat where they’re whisked off to a remote estate operated by a famous feminist writer called Roza Vallo.Stomach-clenchingly thrilling from beginning to end . . . Highly recommended for fans of authors like Ruth Ware and Riley Sager. Booklist (starred review) Listening to women, watching women listen and hearing the stories of women who have clearly lived, this is bliss. This is Women Reading Aloud. I have been to several WRA events and I know why I am hooked. It is the listening. We simply do not make enough time to listen and to allow ourselves, our bodies to respond and travel.” I guess where I started to disconnect from the novel was jarring plot twist after plot twist after plot twist. Each one crazier and more OTT than the last. Unfortunately, each consecutive twist brought it farther and farther away from the realm of likability for me. Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote estate of Roza Vallo, the controversial high priestess of feminist horror. Alex, a struggling writer, is thrilled.

At this luscious boutique hotel in southern India, you can attend a writers retreat in October or set up your own dates upon request. While tense and atmospheric, the novel’s tone is also quite funny and satirical. What lines made you laugh the most? As the attendees arrive, they are told that they will be required to write an entire novel from scratch during the month, with the winner receiving a life changing seven figure, publishing deal. The characters of Alex and Wren are, quite frankly, just not all that likable. Wren in particular comes across as narcicisstic, greedy and opportunistic until very late in the game where that changes slightly. As for Alex, she spends most of her time obsessing over Wren, acting bitter, needy, weak and confused. To be fair, she does grow into becoming more of a “heroine” toward the end of the story but the journey there feels contrived. This gripping thriller solely follows Alex’s pov. It has a dark gothic vibe and a bit of spice. The plot becomes fairly wild and almost nightmarish, but I enjoyed the drama of it. The characters frequently did things they knew were unwise, but it made for an entertaining read.

The premise of this thriller is both familiar and unique. A famous author, Roza Vallo, holds a writing contest. If selected, writers will win one of FOUR spots at a retreat located at her isolated old mansion. When a snowstorm ensues, everyone is trapped with no way out. One of the writers soon goes missing, and everyone becomes suspicious. What are Roza’s true intentions? It is up to Alex, Wren, Taylor, Kiera, and Poppy to figure out the true game they are playing before it is too late. Will they publish or will they perish?