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WRITING RETREATS
UNIQUE WRITING RETREATS AND EVENTS FOR WRITERS IN INSPIRING LOCATIONS
TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY at 12.00 NOON
ROMANCE, ROMANTASY AND FANTASY WRITING AT WARWICK CASTLE
WITH GUEST AUTHOR KERRY WILLIAMS
SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2026
ABOUT THE EVENT
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Escape the mundane and step into a world of magic. Join us for an exclusive, one-day writing retreat designed specifically for aspiring authors of Romantasy and Fantasy. Hosted within the breathtaking grounds of the historic Warwick Castle, this isn't just a workshop; it's the start of your author journey!
But fear not, you won't be writing alone. You will be joined by Kerry Williams, the celebrated author of the Darkness Duet series.
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World-Building & Plotting: Lay the foundations of your Romantasy or Fantasy masterpiece.
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The 35 Essential Character Questions: A deep-dive workshop to ensure you know your heroes and villains inside out.
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Exclusive Author Q&A: A dedicated hour to ask your burning questions to Kerry Williams about drafting, editing, and navigating the publishing industry.
An All-Inclusive Experience We believe creativity needs fuel. Your ticket includes:
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Full entry to the Great Hall and Castle grounds (worth £26).
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Unlimited Refreshments: Morning pastries and free-flowing hot drinks to keep the words coming.
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Gourmet Dining: A delicious, fully catered buffet lunch.
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Community: Connect with fellow writers and find your tribe in an inspiring atmosphere.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Experience 1,000 years of history at Warwick Castle, a stunning medieval fortress that feels like it was plucked straight from a fantasy novel. With towering ramparts, opulent staterooms, and 64 acres of riverside grounds to explore, this living storybook provides the ultimate atmospheric backdrop for your writing quest. The retreat day will be based in the exclusive Italian Library room.
ABOUT OUR GUEST AUTHOR
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Kerry Williams is the romantic fantasy author of the darkness duet 'Daughter of the Drowned' and 'She of the Shadows' and writes haunting, emotionally devastating love stories that explore the tension between light and dark; human and other worldly. She is an avid cat lady, die-hard tea drinker and eternal star-gazer.
ABOUT OUR EVENT SPONSOR
The Spicy Librarian is Europe's largest independent romance bookshop based in Leamington Spa, stocking everything romance from Jane Austen classics to romantasy by Rebecca Yarros. The Spicy Librarian will be supplying exclusive bookmarks and stickers as part of our goody bags to take away with you.
Prose and Pastries
A Monthly Coffee Morning For Writers
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
ABOUT THE EVENT
'Prose and Pastries' is a writer's coffee morning held every second Friday of the month at the beautiful and inspiring building 'The Fold' in Leamington Spa, a refurbished 19th century church building.
The coffee morning offers time and space to write, connection with other writers and delicious coffee, tea and pastries all included in the price. Think of it as a 'bitesized' version of our day retreats.
Whether you're writing your first novel, journalling for joy or crafting blog posts, this is your space to connect and write over unlimited tea, coffee and fresh pastries in an exclusive, inspiring room just for us.
Limited to 12 people, your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee, and pastries.
Early bird tickets start at £12.00.
ABOUT THE LOCATION
The Fold is a beautiful refurbished church in the regency town of Leamington Spa. With its soaring ceilings and a tranquil atmosphere this is an exclusive venue that encourages deep concentration and creativity.
As writers, we rarely celebrate the every day achievement of getting the writing done.
This was something I wanted to incorporate at every event by Secret Writing Retreats.
Whether its just a glass of something fizzy or a full blown confetti cannon party, you'll come away feeling like like you've achieved something and had fun while doing it!
Jen Flannery, founder of Secret Writing Retreats
“The Secret Writing Retreat was a godsend.
It gave me the time and space I needed to really get my head into my book. No thinking about meal prep or childcare or other domestic diversions, just hours of productive work surrounded by nice people in a calm, quiet environment. Bliss!”
Liam Brown, author of
'Broadcast', 'Skin' and 'Evergreens.'
