Writing and Creativity Retreat Experience by the Sea

Swap the day-to-day for space and time to write and create.Come and join other writers and creators in beautiful Barwon Heads, where the river meets the sea, on the lands of the Wadawurrung people. Take inspiration from the natural blending in Barwon Heads as you blend your creativity into your writing.You will learn to:

• Step away from everyday distractions
• Build meaningful connections with fellow writers and creators
• Spark new ideas and reignite your motivation
• Move forward with clarity and focus on your book or creative project
• And leave with progress made

To ensure the best creative experience, you’ll enjoy creativity practices such as:

• Mindfulness (Breathwork and movement)
• Setting an early morning productivity cadence ‘But next, coffee’
• Weaving in the impact of place
• Weaving in intention-setting rituals
• Weaving in transition tasks

Whether you’re sifting through ideas, planning your masterpiece, just starting, or on a roll and looking for time, space and support in that final push, we’ve got you.Write and create in a beautiful space designed to inspire creativity, with access to a pool, gym, pilates, a beach and lovely walks, to shake out those ideas.Designed for relaxed creativity, workshops, time with other creatives and 1:1 support will show you the way.Come alone, with a writing or creativity partner, or in a group. All are welcome.Details:

• 2:00pm Friday 28 March to 4:00pm Sunday 30 March 2025
• 2.5 days of focused creativity and writinh

Course overview:1. Work out what to writeFind the joy in writing.Action: Set your personal goals for writing, determine where writing fits in your day or your business and get clear on your target audience.2. Work out how to write itSet yourself up with an achievable plan to write, including downtime and knowing when to take a break. The magic is often in the pause rather than the push. Consistent manageable action + sustainable progress = completed projects.Action: Create your personalised plan will create the discipline you need to show up consistently making your practice a regular habit. 3. Work out when to write itEstablish a consistent writing cadence is the ideal. While this isn’t realistic for some people, waiting for inspiration to strike doesn’t work. You need to be able to create the conditions for writing and creativity, it doesn’t just happen. Action: We’ll showcase tips and tricks to work out the best time for you to write regularly.4. WriteWrite. Beside the pool, at the beach, in the garden, in your room. Amongst the company of other curious writers, with allocated writing time, feedback sessions and plenty of time to think and relax.Action: Choose your environment and Write5. Reflect and shareWork out what's working and what's not. Action: Reflect on your progress and how to improve. Share within a generous group of like-minded creatives, choosing whether to receive feedback or simply be witnessed in your art.

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