ORWRITE RETREATS
Orwrite Together
Mini Writing Retreats in Plymouth
Mini Writing Retreats in Plymouth with a choice of session lengths, so more people can take part without needing to commit to a full three hours.
Make space for your words in a calm, welcoming setting designed for focus, creativity, and gentle momentum. Whether you want a quick creative reset or a longer stretch of uninterrupted writing time, there is now a retreat to suit your day.
RETREATS
Choose the retreat that fits your time
Orwrite mini retreats are shaped to give you a pocket of protected writing time without pressure. The new 2-hour option makes it easier for busy writers to join in, while the original 3-hour retreat still offers a little more room to settle in deeply.
Both options are warm, supportive, and gently structured. You can arrive, write, pause for a breath, then return to the page with renewed focus.
Option
3-Hour Retreat
2-Hour Retreat
Price
£15
£12
Best for
Writers who want a little more depth, more writing time, and a slower pace.
Busy schedules, a shorter commitment, and a focused creative boost.
Tea & Coffee
Guided Start
Writing Community
Focused Time
Friendly
Affordable Sessions
Welcome
Arrive, settle in, and get comfortable with tea or coffee before the writing begins.
20-Minute Focused Sprint
Warm up with an optional prompt or dive straight into your own work.
5-Minute Breather Break
A short pause to reset before the next writing block.
20-Minute Writing Sprint
Build momentum and stay focused in a calm, distraction-light setting.
10-Minute Break
Stretch, grab a drink, or simply rest your mind for a few minutes.
40-Minute Free Write
The final shared section of the 2-hour retreat and the heart of the session.
Goal Review
Reflect on what you wrote and notice the progress you made.
Optional Extra Hour
Those booked on the 3-hour retreat continue from 12pm to 1pm for deeper focus and a slower finish.
Round-Up
Regroup, gather your notes, and leave with a little more clarity and momentum.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How the Mini Writing Retreat Works
Each retreat includes a welcoming arrival, focused writing time, a short breather, and space to reflect. The 2-hour version keeps the strongest core parts of the experience for those who cannot stay until 1pm.
Class Schedule
CLASS SCHEDULE
Book the session that suits you
There are now two ways to join Orwrite Together. Some dates can run as the shorter 2-hour retreat, while others remain available as the fuller 3-hour retreat. Listing both clearly on the page makes the choice easier for visitors.
LOCATION
A Quiet Space to Write
Orwrite Together retreats are held at Stoke Christian Centre in Plymouth (listed on maps as Stoke Methodist Church on Devonport Road / Belmont Place).
The space offers a calm, welcoming environment away from distractions — giving you the time and headspace to focus fully on your writing.
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Just your notebook, laptop, or work in progress. Tea, coffee, and creative prompts are provided.
No. These retreats are open to writers at all stages, whether you’re just starting or returning to a project.
Absolutely. Many writers attend solo — it’s a friendly, supportive space.
At Stoke Christian Centre in Plymouth.
A calm, structured environment with guided writing sprints, free writing time, and the chance to connect with other writers.
Yes — the structure is designed to help you focus and leave with real progress.
