Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: April 14, 2027
Program Ends: April 18, 2027
Location(s)
Iceland
Reykjavík
Overview
The non-profit Iceland Writers Retreat introduces people to Iceland's rich literary heritage and offers small-group workshops on the craft of writing. It was nominated for a Blaze Inclusion Award for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the Nordic countries.
Details
An Inspiring Gathering for Writers
The Iceland Writers Retreat is held once a year, in April, for authors, writers, and book enthusiasts.
Workshops and Events
Participants of the Iceland Writers Retreat can attend up to nine two-hour writing workshops, each with a maximum of 15 participants, led by our featured authors.
You’ll be able to choose from over 20 workshops on offer. Sign up early or choose the IWR Voyage or IWR Write packages to get the best availability. (See our registration page for more details on our packages and what they include.)
There are enriching experiences throughout the week such as a panel discussion with Icelandic authors, literary tours, a faculty reading, receptions, pub night with Icelandic musicians and author readings, and a Q&A panel.
What's Included
- Small-group writing workshops for all levels, led by well-known writers from around the world
- Unique panels featuring Icelandic authors
- All-inclusive, unique literary tours to experience Iceland's inspiring nature
- Literary walking tour of Reykjavík, a UNESCO City of Literature
- Additional readings and panels by our faculty
- Music, readings, meals, and more!
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can attend the retreat?
Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no application process. We think you’ll get the most out of it if you have an interest in developing your skills as a writer, but there is no requirement for you to have been previously published or even to have an intention to publish. Whether you’re aspiring, published, or simply enjoy writing as a hobby, we think you’ll find inspiration and have something to learn from all of our small-group workshops. We are focusing on books — rather than magazines, guidebooks, or online writing — in both fiction and non-fiction. So, for example, there are no poetry or screenwriting workshops but writers who focus on those genres are still welcome. Likewise if you write in a language other than English that’s fine too, but the language of instruction is English.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
April 14, 2027
Program ends:
April 18, 2027
Program Starts: April 14, 2027
Program Ends: April 18, 2027
Cost/funding for participants
Registration does not include:
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Transfers to/from the airport and hotel
- Accommodation (a separate link is provided to book at a special rate. This offer is available until late March.)
- Meals or refreshments not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages at provided meals
- Travel insurance
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