The Nest Residency 2025
And an alternative start to the new year
As I take a small pause before the festive break begins and schools breaks up, I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined me in this space.
This has been a year of ups and downs for me and I’m going to take some time over the next two weeks to immerse myself in the present tense and hopefully catch up on my TBR pile in between the festive times.
I hope you can gift yourself a moment or two in the coming weeks and pause to pay some kind and gentle attention to yourself too.
Looking towards the next year, I am so very excited about some projects and events that I’m currently working on… more news on those soon. In the meantime, here’s news of The Nest Residency 2025 and a workshop I’m running at the start of January.
The Nest Residency 2025
It has always been my intention to make the Solo Writing Retreats accessible and inclusive. From my own experience, I know how difficult it can be to make the time, space and financial commitment that it takes to write.
I am acutely aware that there is so much gatekeeping that goes on in the industry and that there are so many barriers to creative opportunities for writing, especially for women. So, I want to help others and open up the space to those who would otherwise be unable to access it. In the future, I really hope to offer fully funded places. Whilst I work on making this a reality, The Nest Residency will be the opportunity to apply for a subsidised spot to experience a two night retreat for just £50 on selected dates.
You can find out more about the space and see what it looks like here.
The residency is open to anyone who would otherwise be unable to access a retreat.
To be eligible, you must reside in the UK and have not yet had any writing published by a professional publishing company (if you have self-published you can still apply).
Deadline
Applications will close at 9AM on Tuesday 7th January and successful applicants will be informed by 13th January, with the choice of attending a residency on either:
Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th March 2025
OR
Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th March 2025
When applying, please specfic which is your preferred date.
The residency details
The residency is the opportunity to experience a two night retreat for just £50. You can find out more about the space and see what it looks like here.
Please note, you will need to cover the cost of travel to and from the retreat and the retreat is self-catered (there are some kitchen basics and some welcome snacks but meals will not be provided).
Ease into the new year
Online Creative Writing Workshop | Thurs 9th January 19:00 - 20:30 UK time
As an alternative start to the year, join me for an evening of intention and attention setting to help you ease your way into the year. This gentle and encouraging session will provide a space to reflect on what has passed, let go of that which no longer serves you and will give you the space to explore how you want to be in the present and moving forward into the new year.
All are welcome!
Bring a notebook and your drink of choice.
A recording and resources will be sent to all participants after the workshop.
Pay what you can (suggested price of £14 but you can adjust according to your means)
Thank you so much for reading.