A Midsummer Writers‘ Retreat

“June was white. I see the fields white with daisies, and white with dresses; and tennis courts marked with white. Then there was wind and violent thunder. There was a star riding through clouds one night, and I said to the star, 'Consume me'. That was at midsummer.”

Virginia Woolf, The Waves 

Join me this midsummer for a day of writing, and exploring your own unique voice. 

 Workshop Agenda 

Hour 1: Warm-Up and Inspiration

1. Introduction and Warm-Up (20 minutes)

• Brief welcome and overview of the workshop.

2. Craft Talk: Finding Your Voice (40 minutes)

• Sophia Hembeck shares her journey as a writer.
• Discussion on the importance of finding your unique voice in writing.
• Sharing her personal recommended reading list 
• Tips on overcoming common writing challenges and writer’s block.

Hour 2 -3 : Writing Session (120 minutes)

• inspiring prompts and writing exercises 
• writing in silence for accountability 

Hour 4: Q&A (60 minutes)

• Open floor for participants to ask questions about writing, publishing, finding an agent, making a living as a writer etc.
• Discussion on participants' specific writing challenges and how to overcome them.

Preparation and Materials

What to Bring:

• Notebook or laptop for writing.
• One of your favourite books