Wendy Baldwin
Linguaverse Linguistic Solutions

Online Structured Writing Retreat
2.5 days or 1.5 days

12-14 March 2026

€88 (full retreat) or €66 (express retreat)

14 places / Zoom

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Together we create and hold a distraction-free and supportive writing space.

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You push your writing project ahead on your terms and with confidence.

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Writers of all stripes are welcome! Whether you're an academic or researcher, an editor or translator, a fiction or non-fiction writer, or a multi-language author writing in a language other than English, the need for focus, structure, healthy writing practice and supportive community is the same.

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RETREAT BENEFITS

• Time and space to set – and work intentionally and steadfastly towards – realistic writing goals

• Ample protected writing time interspersed with wellness breaks so you remain energized

• Space shared with engaged writers, keeping you motivated and on task

• Room to discuss writing challenges, assess outcomes and celebrate achievements

• Opportunity to learn about yourself as a writer and test new writing process strategies

• Opportunity for incidental learning through community discussion of writing practice

• Permission to put other tasks/projects on hold for the duration of the retreat

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If you'd like to read about retreat experiences from my perspective of writer–facilitator and retreat-repeater, see this collection of Snapshots.

 

FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

 

"The structured, supportive environment helped me break down my project into smaller manageable goals. I appreciated learning about how to best match my energy levels to different writing tasks for a more focused, sustainable writing practice."

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"The structured sessions and reflection help me to focus on what is important and helps me find what I value in my own writing process."

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"Love the community! It makes a difference to be able to vent, bounce ideas off each other and celebrate small victories together. "

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"This workshop increased my productivity and my enjoyment of writing."

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THE AGENDA

Note all timings are Madrid time. Please adjust for your time zone as needed.

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Full retreat = Days 1–3

Express retreat = Days 1 & 2

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Day 1 (16.00–18.00)

• 16.00–16.30      Welcome and goal-setting for the retreat

• 16.30–17.30      Writing (60 min)

• 17.30–17.40      Comfort break – stretch, move, hydrate

• 17.40–18.00      Assessment; next steps

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Day 2 (9.30–17.30)

• 09.30–09.45      Check-in & goal-setting

• 09.45–11.00      Writing (75 min)

• 11.00–11.20      Morning break

• 11.20–12.50      Writing (75 min) + check-in

• 12.50–14.00      Lunch/movement break

• 14.00–15.30      Writing (90 min)

• 15.30–16.00      Afternoon break

• 16.00–17.10      Writing (70 min)

• 17.10–17.30      Assessment; next steps

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Day 3 (9.30–16.00)

• 09.30–09.45      Check-in & goal-setting

• 09.45–11.00      Writing (75 min)

• 11.00–11.20      Morning break

• 11.20–12.50      Writing (75 min) + check-in

• 12.50–14.00      Lunch/movement break

• 14.00–15.15      Writing (75 min) 

• 15.15–15.30      Comfort break – stretch, move, hydrate

• 15.30–16.00      Assessment/taking stock; next steps/thinking ahead

 

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THE STRUCTURE

My retreats are based on the structured writing retreat model developed by Rowena Murray, adapted to the online context. Ample, focused writing time is supported by movement and meal breaks and opportunities to discuss your writing practice and progress with the community of writers.

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My job as facilitator is to create and hold this safe and supportive environment so you can make measurable, satisfactory progress on your writing project.

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To protect our bodies during our days of intensive, intentional focus, we don't sit for more than 90 minutes at a time. During the recovery and refueling breaks between the writing and reflecting sessions, I strongly encourage you to leave your desk and engage in whatever form of physical movement suits you.

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Research shows that structured writing sessions

• provide dedicated time and space for writing by encouraging participants to intentionally and purposefully disengaging from other tasks

• create accountability by asking writers to share and assess their goals

• create a sense of connectedness among writers, making them a safe space to discuss writing challenges

• promote writer wellbeing by alleviating feelings of isolation and building in breaks for healthy eating and physical movement

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(see Murray and Newton 2009; Stevenson 2020)

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TICKET OPTIONS

Choose your ticket. Prices include all applicable taxes.

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For writers based in Spain: If a university, research center or company in Spain is paying for you to attend the retreat, do not use the links on this page. Contact me to arrange payment and secure your seat.​​

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Full retreat (Days 1–3)​​

• €88 (or €66, solidarity rate)

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Express retreat (Days 1 & 2)​

• €66 (or €49.50, solidarity rate)

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WHAT IF I CAN'T STAY THE WHOLE TIME?

Retreating from home or the office comes with certain challenges. If you need to miss a session or duck out early, that's perfectly okay.

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WHAT IF THERE ARE NO SPACES LEFT?

I can put you on the waiting list.

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CANCELATION POLICY

• You can cancel your booking and receive a full refund (minus a processing fee of €20) up to midnight the day before the retreat starts.

• If you'd like to transfer your booking to another person, you may do so up to 24 hours prior to start. Send me an email and we'll sort out the details.

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HOW DO I PREPARE?

Once you've booked your spot, you'll receive some guidance on preparing your writing project and your physical/digital retreat space as well as tips for getting the most out of your investment in your writing.

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ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?