SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

British Isles

British Isles

SCOTLAND: Moniack Mhor Retreat, 27th February – 4th March 2023

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 27/02/2023 - 04/03/2023

Location
Moniack Mhor, Scotland's Creative Writing Centre
Teavarran, Kiltarlity - Beauly, Inverness-shire IV4 7HT


A chance to fully immerse yourself in writing.

This is an untutored retreat. Everyone has their own basic but comfy bedroom with desk and chair – the perfect writing nooks, and in addition there are some lovely communal spaces to write in – two cosy sitting rooms with wood burners, as well as the amazing straw bale house. There are woods to walk in nearby, and spectacular mountain views.

All meals and snacks are provided, and individual dietary issues and preferences are well catered for. 

This week is particularly special as it will only be SCBWI members – so people like you! We imagine that there may be optional evening events, like crit groups, readings, whatever we fancy organising. The week is yours to use as it suits you best, away from the distractions of everyday life.

Moniack Mhor is situated high in the hills above Inverness, but is only about 20 minutes drive from the Highland capital. You can get to Inverness by train or bus, and there is then the possibility of shared taxis from there. In addition, if you are willing, we can put people in touch with each other for car shares. 

…A place of rare space and weather-wildness and beauty.  Something magical and good always happens here.

Ali Smith

Rooms and payment:

There are fourteen rooms: 8 non-ensuite (£385), 4 ensuite (£435) and 2 twins (£400) which could be booked by one person or two people sharing. Please note that if you book a twin room, you are responsible for finding someone to share the room with you (or you can use it for yourself).

A £100 deposit payment confirms your booking. Final payment must be made 8 weeks before the retreat.

Please note we have one fully funded space available for someone who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend this retreat. Please see the application process below.

Further information:

For more information about the SCBWI retreat at Moniack Mhor, please contact us at scotland@britishscbwi.org

Please email us if you would like to be added to the mailing list.

For more information about Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre, Moniack Mhor, see their website: https://www.moniackmhor.org.uk/

Inclusive place application process: 

There will be 1 fully funded place available for a writer and illustrator underrepresented in children’s publishing (BAME, LGBTQ+, socio-economically marginalised and writers with a disability).
We recognise all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA+, BAME, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. We subscribe to a broad definition of disability, which includes but is not limited to physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, chronic conditions, and mental illnesses (this may also include addiction).
Furthermore, we subscribe to a social model of disability, which presents disability as created by barriers in the social environment, due to lack of equal access, stereotyping, and other forms of marginalisation.
To apply for a free funded place, you’ll need to give a brief statement of why the place would be useful to you, and submit 500 words of sample writing or dummy book/sample illustrations & character sketches to networks@britishscbwi.org  Please ensure that you don’t include your name on your uploaded files as entries will be judged anonymously. 
The deadline for submitting applications for free places is midnight on 30th September 2022.  Applicants will be informed whether they have been successful, or not, by 14th October 2022.

 

Bookings

This event is fully booked.

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