EUROPEAN WRITERS RETREAT
with James McSill, em PORTUGAL
ERICEIRA – LISBOA | 5 DAYS AT NOVEMBER 2018
Training in Portuguese, Spanish and English em português
- Do you dream of getting away to write, but need some guidance on the next steps for your novel?
- Or do you want to meet and work with other writers, but in a more intimate setting than a writing conference?
A writing retreat might be just the ticket.
Whereas writer’s residencies are mostly about working in solitude, and conferences focus on networking and lectures, writing retreats fall somewhere in between.
James McSill´s Retreats for writers are in beautiful locations – Like Gramado and Canela, in Brazil; Brian´s Head, USA; North Yorkshire, in the UK — (where your creative juices will flow more easily), and offer a combination of workshops, tours and interaction with a small group of writers. They’re a great way to combine your holidays with inspiration, networking — and, of course, writing.
A retreat is an investment in your career, as well as an opportunity to get away. If they’re out of your price range, then perhaps a writing residency would be a better fit. Or, check out this list of grants for writers.
This Retreat will be offered to Portuguese, Spanish and English-speaking writers. The workshops will be conducted at different times so that all will take the advantage of a very small group. The one-to-one sessions will also be in the days assigned to your language, or you can contact James McSill if you need any quick tip or urgent advice on your writing.
Casa da Ribeira is a romantic and charming Guest House located secretly on top of a green hill overlooking Ribeira d’Ilhas, right in the heart of the World Surf Reserve that make up this set of beaches.
Casa da Ribeira is located about 4 kms from the fishing village of Ericeira, on the West coast just 45 kms from Lisbon. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and an “eco-friendly” pool, acres of green fields and a dream view of the ocean.
BOOKING INFORMATIONS
- Date: 5 days at November 2018 (dates to be set)
- Local: Casa da Ribeira – Ericeira – Portugal
- Value for training part: 1200,00€
- Early Bird Promotion for 990,00€ on registrations until September 30
- LIMITED to 11 participants
- Value of the Accommodation and Food according to the room typology. Check HERE the options and their values.
PAYMENT FACILITIES
- 500,00€ at the time of registration for the Retreat
- Remaining value for the Retreat, Accommodation and Food up to fifteen days before the starting date.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
- Transfer the value for Comunicação Mais Eficaz international account:
- IBAN: PT50 0018 0003 2345 7930 0201 8
- SWIFT: TOTAPTPL
- Send your name, mobile phone, email and proof of transfer to geral@comunicacaomaiseficaz.com
- You will then receive an email confirming your subscription
More information contact Ricardo Laranjeira on +351 93 565 7070 or send an email to geral@comunicacaomaiseficaz.com
MORE INFORMATION
What else should I know about a Writing Retreat?
Writing retreats are not new, but they’ve taken on new purpose in recent years because of our hectic pace and around-the clock access to each other and the world.
A stressful, hectic life will eventually create the basis for ill health, but a busy calendar can be balanced by occasionally giving yourself the gift of peaceful solitude. A writer’s retreat has the added benefit of providing time apart to focus on craft and, it turns out, to discover how quickly the power of the creative can heal and restore.
Often people think of a retreat as a religious or spiritual undertaking. It can be. Certainly, none of who regularly go into retreat will deny that a sense of spirit gradually emerges. A facilitated writing retreat does end up being something of a journey, an opening of the interior self, perhaps because the act of listening to a teacher or seasoned advisor is the first step toward embracing possibility. Retreat allows us to discover both cluttered and empty inner spaces and to recognize the existence of aspects of the self that perhaps have been previously unexplored. It’s what happens when we reconnect with our natural rhythms, not to mention wildlands, without the constant background of human activity.
It can take a while—a few days, even, to fully unwind, which is why most retreats are at least of five days duration. Eventually we move to slower physical, mental, and emotional gears, thoughts diminish, biorhythms and creative swells become synchronous. The analytical mind takes a rest while the creative brain takes centre stage. Consciousness heightens. Awareness takes on breadth and depth.
The retreat programme developed by James McSill at Ericeira – Lisboa is designed with one thing in mind: to make your book finally happen! That is why the McSill Story Studio and Comunicação mais Eficaz take very seriously what we feel is a duty to provide a place of quiet and reflection in accommodations that are modern, comfortable but, above all, exquisite. Visit the website HERE to get a glimpse of the beautiful rooms and the extraordinary surroundings.
JAMES MCSILL
James is a multi-lingual, Anglo-Brazilian book and story doctor/ lecturer/ mentor/ coach for English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking writers; a specialist in novel structuring and creative use of language, acclaimed by an ever-growing number of authors as the ‘bridge” between the Latin and Anglo-Saxon literary worlds. He is entertaining, thought-provoking, and is recognized by top professionals in the industry as a leader in pioneering exciting changes in author training and publishing. James is respected by aspiring and professional writers alike in Brazil, Portugal and many Spanish speaking countries, and the “McSill Magic” is known for taking the work of his authors to higher levels in literary worth and in sales — by giving them a truly unique perspective on their work, not only from a creative standpoint, but also from James’ broad-based experience: as a master in Linguistics, Business and Materials Design. To the benefit of all, he has never flinched from weaving all his fields of knowledge into his private consultations and public talks and courses.
His tremendous success has attracted authors to his online consultation sessions and nowadays James McSill owes one of the fastest-growing literary consultancies companies in the world (www.mcsill.com ), he alone is responsible for assisting hundreds of authors a year create and write their stories, and with his team also edits or acts as story consultant for upwards of two hundred books a year and organizes a myriad of workshops and training courses all over the Latin World. James has also been particularly engaged in guiding his many authors on the marketability of their projects for foreign markets. Not a stranger to technology, he has used the very latest innovations from conference calls to delivering training courses in 3D from his studio in the UK to remote locations across the world to live online webspaces to assist aspiring writers, as well as some of the best-selling Brazilian and Portuguese writers (www.book-in-a-box.com ). In the words of the participants, working with James was not only a professional, but also a life changing experience. Unknown to many, James was a child actor and a playwright and enjoys dabbling with writing of his own. James McSill is based in his studio in Yorkshire, UK (www.storytelling.mcsill.com) and in his office in São Paulo, Brazil (www.agency.mcsill.com).
James’s mission is to get as many people as possible to understand that stories change History, transforming lives, providing satisfaction, well-being and happiness.
Note: The cancellation and restitution of the value is only possible until 30 days from the date of beginning of the Retreat.