It’s so easy to neglect writing. What with the million things to check off that to do list and the need to be in five places at once. As for writing goals, well they gave up waiting yonks ago.

…Because it ain’t easy (even when you find the time), when it’s just you. Staring at a blank (or demoralisingly bad) draft on a screen. And there’s a toddler screaming outside the door. Not to mention the deliveries that keep arriving and the phone that won’t stop ringing.

Sound familiar?

That’s why Orwrite was created. To give writers space to do what they love- what they do best- surrounded by a supportive community of fellow dreamers.

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Writing by the Sea:
Finding Inspiration in Plymouth

Plymouth’s ocean horizon has long been a muse for storytellers. In this post, we explore how its coastal charm fuels creativity — and why it’s the perfect setting for a writing retreat.

Perfection: The Writer's Nemesis

Writing's dead easy. One draft and it ends up on the bestseller's list. Right? If only it were that simple. Few writers experience the single draft miracle, while the rest of us chase the perfect draft. But hey, we're writers. Quests are what we yearn for. You may have noticed last post, I mentioned the writer's nemesis: the blank page. Perfection too, according to this post's title is their nemesis. Writers, it turns out, have a lot of them. Like Hercules, the poor writer must battle a...

New Year, New Beginnings... But Where to Start?

Every story has to start somewhere. Yet starting is often the hardest part. The blank page- nemesis of writers everywhere- can be as daunting as it is alluring. But New Year is exactly the time to begin something new. And here's why... Every story starts with two magical words: What if? The possible answers are endless and that's what electrifies a writer. There's no limitation to imagination. Especially in the early stages. Before we get to the hows and whys and 'should that happen theres'....

The Perfect Time to Write? It doesn't exist.

We all know what it's like. You want to write. You need to write. But there's always something more important to be doing. W ork ,...

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Just your notebook, laptop if you prefer, and an open mind! Tea, coffee, and creative prompts are provided.
Not at all — Orwrite is open to everyone from beginners to seasoned writers.
Full day retreats are in Plymouth with views of the Sound. Half day retreats sadly don't offer the views but they are at accessible locations around the city and offer quiet, calm environments, perfect for getting into that writerly flow.
A quiet space to write for 90 minute to 2 hour blocks

Goal setting check-ins to keep you accountable to your own writing goals

Writing prompts to use throughout the retreat (or not if you don't want them)

Tea and coffee on tap and the chance to chat with fellow writers between writing blocks

A feeling of calm and belonging among other creatives