Writing the Everyday
News of a very special writing retreat and more co-writing dates
Hello there...
I hope you are keeping well and that this month of February is treating you gently so far.
I'm returning to my desk tonight having spent the weekend hosting a group of wonderful women for a weekend of pausing, resting and writing with the absolutely incredible writer and all round amazing human, Kerri ní Dochartaigh. I'm still trying to find the words for what was an exceptionally magical time... I'm looking forward, over the coming days, to reflecting on the magic and joy of what it means to bring women together to write and what a privilege and pleasure that is.
As I look towards the light and change in seasons (the daffodils are so nearly out in our garden), I'm delighted to share news of a very exciting writing retreat for women that I'm hosting in May with the truly wonderful award-winning author, writing mentor and facilitator, Huma Qureshi, as a special guest.
And last but by no means least, find out the next co-writing dates which will start again in March.
I hope to write with you again soon. Thank you so much for reading.
A May writing retreat for women with Lucy Beckley and Huma Qureshi
Friday 9th May - Monday 12th May | near Newquay, Cornwall
Join us for a residential women’s writing retreat in Cornwall in May 2025.
- Three nights accommodation in beautiful surroundings
- Peace and quiet to focus on your craft
- Inspiring spaces to write (private or shared)
- A supportive and nurturing environment.
- Optional workshops
- Suggestions of artists dates nearby
- Prompts, books and materials to help kindle your imagination
- Evening candle-lit meals
- Delicious food, drink and snacks throughout
What to expect
The space to write, a place to sit and take a moment.
Lots of books, access to prompts and space to be.
Time to concentrate on your craft.
A chance to join in with one workshop led by Huma and one workshop led by Lucy and an evening of readings and a Q&A with Huma.
While there are some set mealtimes and the option to join a workshop, we want you to use the time in whichever way you wish. There is no obligation to join any of the activities, if you fancy breakfast in bed one day (or everyday for that matter) we can make that happen, we just want you to feel comfortable and at home.
Huma Qureshi is an award-winning writer and author of four books. Her first book, In Spite of Oceans was published in 2014 (The History Press) and received the John C. Laurence award from The Authors’ Foundation.
Her memoir, How We Met: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventures, was published in 2021 (Elliott & Thompson), and shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards. Her debut short-story collection, Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love, also published in 2021 (Sceptre), was longlisted for both The Jhalak Prize Book of The Year and The Edge Hill Prize for excellence in a single authored short story collection. She was shortlisted for the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2020, for her story ‘Small Differences’, and won the Harper’s Bazaar short-story prize in the same year for her story ‘The Jam Maker’.
Her debut novel, Playing Games, a poignant story of art and sisterhood, family, marriage and betrayal, was published to critical acclaim in 2023 (Sceptre). Huma writes the popular newsletter Dear Huma and teaches a variety of creative writing courses.
Join me in March for some free online co-writing sessions!
What to expect
The sessions will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes with a moment to pause and ground ourselves at the beginning and time at the end to have a little catch up (should you wish).
You don’t have to talk, you don’t have to bring anything specific to work on (I’ll share a prompt in the chat), you don’t have to have your camera on, the whole idea is just showing up and spending some time with your words in the company of others.
Dates
These sessions will be free and will take place at the following times and dates on zoom using the links below:
Monday 3rd March 13:00 – 14:15
Wednesday 5th March 9:15 – 10:30
Monday 10th March 13:00 – 14:15
Wednesday 12th March 9:15 – 10:30
Monday 17th March 13:00 – 14:15
Wednesday 19th March 9:15 – 10:30
Monday 24th March 13:00 – 14:15
Wednesday 26th March 9:15 – 10:30
Monday 31st March 13:00 – 14:15
Please email me if you want a little nudge to remember on the day and I can send you a reminder.
Thank you so much for reading.