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WRITING RETREAT

The Art of Telling Your Story, Florence, July 6-10 2025

The Art of Telling Your Story, Florence, July 6-10 2025

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Take your writing to the next level with Florence: The Art of Telling Your Story.

Dates - July 6-10, 2025. Discover the power of story - craft gripping plots and unforgettable characters in a writers retreat set in Florence. Get the full suite of writing tools and techniques during this five-day retreat, June 9-13, 2024, designed to take your work to the next level.

  • July 6-10, 2025
  • Palazzo San Niccolò, Florence
  • Classes led by 4 expert tutors
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Course Program

Want to know more about your program? Contact us for a full rundown on this retreat's classes and daily schedule. Each retreat is different, uniquely tailored to the needs and trends of writers worldwide. Time to get excited!

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The Venue

Immerse yourself in your writing, with the perfect quintessential Italian backdrop: Palazzo San Niccolò. A stone's throw from the iconic Ponte Vecchio and the Arno river, it is located in the heart of the historic centre of Florence. The romantic 1950s interior design, the delightful private garden and the large, bright session area will inspire creativity and feed your imagination.

Frequently asked questions

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What is the experience level necessary? Beginners, intermediate or advanced?

We welcome every skill level! Whether you are still trying to figure out how to start your first chapter or you are working on the finishing touches of your final draft, our retreats are for you.

Do I have to come with work prepared?

All we ask is that you bring what you have worked on so far. This could be an idea that you have brainstormed or a string of chapters. We welcome you with no pressure or expectations.

What are some examples of previous attendees' work?

Example projects of previous attendees include (but are not limited to):

  • Drafted memoir notes
  • Halfway through writing a historical romance
  • Developing ideas for a movie script
  • Working on contemporary romance set in Chicago, USA
  • Fiction thriller novel
  • Fantasy fiction story
  • Juggling two books, including a young adult (YA) story, both set in different countries
  • Final edits of a sci-fi book, looking to make editorial debut
  • Writing first book proposal
  • Adapting non-fiction work and academic essays to fiction
  • Have published a non-fiction book that is research focused in the past, struggling to write something more personal now
  • A series of short stories
  • Longtime academic editor, turning to creative writing after many years away

What are the class sizes?

Our writing groups strike the perfect balance: they are big enough to have a good level of diverse opinions and small enough to have that intimate feel. We close our retreats at 13 writers - ideal for deep discussions and learning from one another.

Do topics stay the same or differ from season to season?

There are specific themes across different courses. This means that there is overlap between course content across courses but each one has a specific driver.

What is included in the price? Are travel, hotel and airfare included?

The cost of the retreat includes:

  • All tuition and Zoom lectures
  • Special appearances from editors and agents
  • Welcome drinks and opening dinner
  • Morning cappuccino breaks
  • All wine during our evening special Aperitivo Zoom hours
  • Final light dinner and wine at Palazzo San Niccolò

Please note that travel, hotel and airfare are not included.

Are places application-based?

Spots are available on a rolling basis - first come, first served. Secure your spot now to not miss out on this retreat!

Our Success Stories

A proud spotlight on previous Art of Writing attendees that who have had their work published

Scenes from previous retreats

Take a peak below at our past retreats to see our creative magic and supportive environment in action!

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