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Get cajoled at a mesmerising and a unique writer's retreat in UAE. Feel the golden sand under your feet and let your mind unlock your inner creativity in the lap of luxury.
Highlights: An unconventional workshop on building your author brand in the desert, brainstorming in a multi-cultural environment with local authors/poets by the sea, Plus time to write on your own!
If you are interested to know more, do let us know at retreat@thewritescene.com
Are you a writer that had once written and hid your work in life's unkind twists and turns with your inner voice too critical for you?
Are you having enough ideas but no time to sit and write? That meeting or the chores at home too much for you to handle? Then this escape is just for you.
You not only get time to write but also get to take part in a workshop to learn about branding yourself. You get to brainstorm that idea which has been gnawing you. And a brilliant night out in the desert a truly Bedouin experience that will be truly inspiring and you will cherish for a long time!
Deeba is the author of a women's fiction novel, 'Urma' which has been translated into Urdu and nominated for an award by Urdu Press Club. Her next book was 'Charcoal Blush' a collection of poems. Her latest book is 355 Days that won excellence in writing award in March 2022.
She is an MBA with over two decades of corporate experience in building brands from advertising and events side. She has been at the helm of many top brands and strategized the launch and building of many household brands.
After a long and successful stint, she decided to follow her passion for writing and guiding authors in building their brands.
It's time to invest in our souls. To interact and help build each other up! - Deeba Salim Irfan
Dubai Writer's Retreat is a retreat tailored to nourish and heal inside - out and let you experience your creativity and unlock its potential. It is the ONLY retreat held in an unparalleled luxurious amid comfort, the mystic desert charm and tranquil surroundings.
Some of us just need some time alone to write. On this retreat, you will get 6 solid hours to write without interruption every day.
The unconventional setting for a workshop in the desert to build your author brand
Creative Meditation & brainstorming in a multi-cultural environment with local authors and poets by the sea
You arrive by evening.
Session with Deeba, 'How to Awaken your Muse'
Mingle with other participants over dinner and free time to write or explore the city that never sleeeps.
Breakfast by 9.30 a.m. and then a minimum of six hours in your room to write.
Order lunch from your room.
One-on-one feedback from Sr. Commissioning Editor of Penguin India, Premenka Goswami.
Evening brainstorming in a multi-cultural environment with local authors and poets by the sea.
Breakfast by 9.30 a.m.
One hour session on 'How to increase your chances to get published' by Sr. Commissioning Editor of Penguin India, Premenka Goswami.
'How to Edit your work - Self-editing guide' - Deeba
Lunch
Afternoon leave hotel in 4x4 cars. Drive to a desert camp.
Unconventional workshop with Deeba on building your author brand followed by entertainment and barbeque dinner and drive back to hotel.
After breakfast time to leave for home.