Manuscript Transformation

What a Difference a Year Makes

Four residential weekend workshop retreats

paced through 2015,

designed to support writers as they develop and enhance

 a prose manuscript or poetry collection.

What a Difference a Year Makes Prose Dates:

March 13-15th, May 15-17th, September 11-13th, November 13-15th

What a Difference a Year Makes Poetry Dates:

March 27-29th, May 29-31st, September 25-27th, November 27-29th

Retreats are limited to 4 participants.

Each weekend will include

~One-to-One individual mentoring with Grace Wells.

~Group workshops focused toward manuscript development and editorial craft.

~Set Daily Times for Writing in quiet.

~Space for Reflection & Dreaming into your manuscript.

Writers will be asked to submit a suggested minimum of 9000 words of prose, or 10 poems to their mentor, Grace Wells, prior to each weekend workshop. Maximum word counts submitted can be negotiated, depending on the advancement of each individual project.

Total, All-inclusive cost of 4 Workshop Retreats €1200

To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit of €300 is required by January 31^st. 

Full payment is acceptable at any time, or remaining installments of €300 can be paid at the first 3 weekends.

Cost includes: workshops & mentoring, two nights accommodation at The Well-Spring, on the side of Sliabh na mBan, Co Tipperary. All meals, tea, coffee and snacks.

Please note, these are alcohol-free retreats.

For Further Details Please Apply:   gracewells@eircom .net        086-390-6330