Write Across New Zealand is offering several full-immersion writing retreats in 2024 in Te Tauihu (the top of Aotearoa Te Waipounamu, New Zealand's South Island).
"There's something alchemical about the confluence of a stunning location, a group of enthused writers, delicious food, and Elizabeth Knox that hones your concentration and opens the door to words on the page."
Claire Mabey
Founder of Verb Wellington, LitCrawl Wellington and Lōemis. Claire is also a writer, books editor at The Spinoff, book critic at RNZ and co-curator of the writers' programme at the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts. Her first book in The Raven's Eye Bookbindery series will be published by Allen & Unwin in July 2024.
"Elizabeth gave her all over the four days, with group workshops as well as hour-long individual guidance sessions that were absolute gold. Her compassion, wisdom and enthusiasm made me feel I was capable of anything."
Catherine Robertson
bestselling novelist and proud co-owner of Wellington-based independent bookstore, GOOD BOOKS
"The workshops were stimulating and the time with Elizabeth invaluable, space to write balanced with nourishing yoga, delicious food and inspiring conversation. This was a treat for body, mind and soul, and I left uplifted, energised and eager to complete my project, my writing elevated by the kind encouragement and expert guidance I received."
Sara Litchfield
2023 NZSA Mentorship recipient
"As a fledgling writer, I gained confidence and the audacity I needed to carry on with my writing projects. I came away with ideas, contacts, friends and conversations, which all became a sort of memory bank to rely on at home. Great when your confidence needs a boost."