Sr. Commissioning Editor, Literary Division at Penguin Random House, India.
Email at: info@thewritescene.com
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3 nights and 4 days of writing paradise with a minimum of 6 hours of exclusive writing time a day.
The place:
Join us for your writing escape. This will be an experience of combining the writing time, the spirit of nature, the craft of the locals, authentic food blended with the culture of the land.
Interact with writers on their journey and published authors over informal evening drinks or morning walks and brainstorm about your work-in-progress or your finished manuscript.
You need to send your details to be accepted to participate in this.
To register now or enquire more: click the link
The curator of this retreat is Deeba Salim Irfan, founder of the portal for writers -TheWriteScene.com and the founder of the First International Young Author Awards for traditionally published authors under the age of 30.
She is also an author of a women's fiction novel, 'Urma' which has been translated into Urdu and nominated for an award. Her collection of poetry in the format of a coffee-table book, 'Charcoal Blush' won Book Excellence Award in Canada. Her next books at the edit stage are - ‘355 Days’ and 'Will Time Find Us?’
She is an MBA with over two decades of experience in advertising and 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 helping authors build their ‘Author Brand.’
‘It's time to invest in our souls. To interact and help build each other up!’ - Deeba Salim Irfan
Contact: retreat@thewritescene.com
Sr. Commissioning Editor, Literary Division at Penguin Random House, India.
Are you a writer lost under life’s load or perhaps your inner voice has been too critical for you to finish your writing project?
Are you the one full of ideas but has no time to write?
Then this escape is just for you. You get to brainstorm that idea which has been gnawing you, amidst a breathtaking environment for you to realign yourself with your soul.
Get a chance to have your opening reviewed by industry’s stalwarts
Brainstorm with best-in-class industry experts
Free to take part in workroom nuggets -Developing Author Essentials - your ‘Author Branding’ kit
Dedicated six hours a day writing in inspirational surrounding
Gain a truly motivating experience that you will cherish for a long time!
We have limited the number of participants for a unique intensive experience and to have a real interaction. Send in your details to be accepted to the program.
Arrive by evening.
A session with Deeba - 'How to Awaken Your Muse'
Mingle with other authors and poets over dinner and drinks.
Enjoy the scenic beauty.
‘Read Out Aloud’ - Post dinner, 30 minutes reading session of your work in progress or published work.
Start your day with Yoga. Breakfast at 9.30 a.m.
Spend a day in the woods by the St.John's Church or get inspired by the local sights, sounds and flavors of the city.
Back to your huts by 6 pm.
Return and interact with Premanka Goswami for one-on-one feedback.
‘Read Out Aloud’ - Post dinner, 30 minutes reading session of your work in progress or published work.
Start your day with Yoga. Breakfast by 9.30 a.m.
A session with Vinod Soni - IP Laws for Authors. How to safeguard what you write.
Interactive session with Premanka Goswami on Key Pointers to increase chances of getting a Publishing Contract and How to Query right? What are Indian Publishers publishing? Publishing trends for 2019. Key points to remember for a better Self-Edit?
Acoustic musical afternoon in the lawns facing the Dhauladhar range.
Interact with the other members over dinner.
A one-on-one session with Premanka Goswami, Senior Commissioning Editor of Penguin India and get feedback on your opening pages.
‘Read Out Aloud’ - Post dinner, 30 minutes reading session of your work in progress or published work.
Start your day with Yoga. Breakfast by 9.30 a.m.
Join Deeba in the work-room for nuggets on different aspects of building your Author Brand and PR Kit.