Week One

May 3-May 10

All of the Workshops!

Anna Karra Studios

Up to fifteen writers will join us at Anna Karra Studios for a series of workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and intimate writing sessions. Award-winning authors Jane Flett and Victoria Gosling will take you on a writing bootcamp with five brand new workshops. From generating new stories to digging deep into craft elements, the classes are suitable for beginner and experienced writers alike. Our aim is to get you writing like never before! 

Each writer will benefit from two one-to-ones (one with Victoria and one with Jane). Each tutor invites you to submit a text of up to 3000 words for discussion. This is your chance to dig deep and find the right direction for your work, whether your ambitions are to publish a book, commit to a regular practice, or simply find the joy in putting words on a page. And, lest the beach threatens to distract you, our regular Shut Up & Write sessions will be there to help you focus. We’ll also be hosting pre-dinner knowledge-sharing get-togethers, a reading and Q&A with your tutors, and the opportunity for you share your own work in a group setting. 

We also programme one free day in which you can rest, explore the surrounding area, or take a boat or kayak over to the stunning Diaporos island.

COSTS & BOOKING

With a variety of accommodation options to suit everyone, Anna Karra is a dream destination. The ten studios are set in a stunning garden of olive trees, hammocks, sun beds, shady writing tables, and our very own beach! The garden has a large shaded area where we’ll conduct our workshops by the sea, and a covered space for rainy days. A snack bar is open throughout the day and serves up drinks and light meals for you to purchase.

All apartments have a balcony or terrace facing the bay of Vourvourou, and a fully equipped kitchen. You can see more photos of the accommodation options here.

We offer the choice between a private studio or a shared apartment.

Private studios have a double bedroom, private balcony, and separate kitchen with a small sofa.

Most shared apartments are for two people, and have one double bedroom and a separate kitchen/living room with a double sofa bed. Please note that access to the balcony, toilet and kitchen involve passing through the other room, so it’s not an entirely private space. There is also one large three-person apartment with a double bedroom, twin bedroom, and sofa bed.

Sheets will be changed midweek, making this the ideal day if participants sharing an apartment wish to swap rooms halfway.

Private studio: €1,295, early bird €1,195

Shared apartment: €1,045 early bird €945

Please be aware, we’ve a limited number of places and rooms, all bookable on a first-come-first-served basis.

Our spring early bird offer for weeks one and two runs until February 1st.

Included:

Welcome dinner

Breakfast every day

Individual mentoring sessions with Jane and Victoria (one with each tutor per participant, per week)

Five two-hour workshops – all suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced writers

Various evening events, including a knowledge-sharing session, and a reading for participants to share their work

Not Included:

Airfares

Lunch & dinner

Transfers from Thessaloniki airport to Vourvourou