The lockdowns and the subsequent working from home environments have given many of us the opportunity to really engage with communications technology. We’re now more than familiar with tools such as Zoom, Webex and Teams (Teams will be used for the retreat). If any attendees are unfamiliar with Teams they should contact Write Away and full instructions for use will be provided.

Each retreat lasts for two and a half days and attendees will be encouraged to be focussed entirely on writing. That means an agreement that distractions such as email and mobile phones will be turned off.

The first day will commence at 3pm and the subsequent two days at 9am. The days will feature a planning and goal setting period, dedicated writing time and time for review. As well as scheduled breaks for food and drink there will be scheduled movement breaks where participants will be encouraged to stretch their legs, arms and body.

The final day will conclude with a period of feedback along with discussion about the next steps to ensure the momentum is carried forward and goals and ambitions are achieved.