Writing retreats

Summer Literary Seminars is now accepting applications for their new programs in Italy (May 15-30, 2009) and Lithuania (July 20 - August 4, 2009). Academic credit is available through Concordia University. SLS produces a blended program of workshops, lectures and unique cultural experiences. Deadline: April 15, 2009. More details...

Summer Literary Seminars Kenya is now accepting applications for the 2008 program, December 13-28 in Nairobi and Lamu. SLS produces a blended program of workshops, lectures and unique cultural experiences, and has hosted faculty such as Dave Eggers, George Saunders, Padgett Powell, Denis Johnson, Jayne Anne Phillips, and Binyavanga Wainaina Academic credit is available through Concordia University. More details...

The Katherine Susannah Pritchard Writers Centre in the Perth Hills, Western Australia offers weekly and monthly accommodation to both established and emerging writers who wish to find a space in which to progress a major piece of writing. Guests may also participate in, and contribute to, the literary activities in Western Australia by way of workshops, readings, and participation in a wide range of writing groups at the Centre. More details...