Writing in Paradise
April 2020
At Writing in Paradise, it matters to us that you find your true voice and craft your writing — fiction or non-fiction, short or long form prose, memoir, poetry…
Join us in Sanur, Bali — 1-7 April 2020 — and let us help you make your writing dreams come true.
Over 6 nights and 7 days, you will be supported and guided and, most definitely, stretched and inspired.
— Amy Davoren, Sydney, novel
You will:
- harness the power and discipline of writing daily
- be guided to tap your imagination and create captivating writing
- get guidance and feedback from experienced mentors
- enjoy the camaraderie and encouragement of fellow writers
- discover what Hemingway meant: “All you have to do is write one true sentence, write the truest sentence that you know”.
— Sandy Fairthorne, Adelaide, plays
Shelley Kenigsberg
Shelley is an industry leader, working in publishing for the past 30 years as editor, writer and trainer. Shelley has worked as publisher (trade and education) and as editor with hundreds of writers preparing manuscripts for publishing.
She began running Writing in Paradise retreats in 2009. She works across genres and mentors authors privately, via Australian Society of Authors, Byron Writers Festival and Editing in Paradise online writing salons. She has moderated and presented sessions at Ubud Writers and Readers festival and at Asia-Pacific Writers and Translators conferences.
For 27 years, she’s taught courses in editing and writing as Head of Editing & Publishing, Macleay College, Sydney’s premier independent university, at literary festivals and writers’ centres in Australia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Kim Wingerei
Kim is a writer, podcaster, translator, hails from Norway, moved to Australia and now, mostly in Ubud.
Kim joined us two years ago as a writer on WiP, published Why democracy is broken: A blueprint for change in 2018. He translates fiction from Norwegian to English, and is business manager and contributor at MichaelWest.com.au.
Kim is our tech expert and will demonstrate Scrivener, and other tools for writing and publishing.
Amit Janco
Amit Janco is a Canadian writer, artist, yogini, serial walker and labyrinth-designer, but she’s also been a lawyer, a media producer, a teacher, a public investigator who tracked down missing heirs around the globe.
Amit blogs at healingpilgrim.com. In May 2020, she’ll lead a 12-day innovative pilgrimage along Italy’s Via Francigena; interspersing slow-walking with an exploration of the creative process. (Un)bound Together, her first book, was launched in Bali, in 2019.
— Amit
— Quade Herman, Geneva, non-fiction
Daily Program
Day 1 1 April, 2020 – Welcome at 6pm, dinner and writing session | |
Day 2 – 5 Writing session 9:30am to 12:30 Lunch Writing at your own leisure Evening session 6:30pm – including dinner | Day 6 Writing session 9:30am to 12:30 Lunch Closing session: 3pm to 5:30
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Daily Program
Day 1
1 April, 2020 – Welcome at 6pm, dinner and writing session
Day 2 – 5
Writing session 9:30am to 12:30
Lunch
Writing at your own leisure
Evening session 6:30pm – including dinner
Day 6
Writing session 9:30am to 12:30
Lunch
Closing session: 3pm to 5:30
— Helen Kinny-Lewis, Sydney, memoir
Program Cost:
| Early bird: Sign up and pay in full by 20 January 2020 | AUD 2,195.00 |
| Regular price: Sign up and pay in full by 15 March 2020 | AUD 2,495.00 |
Included in cost are: All tuition, mentoring and a one-on-one session with each participant, airport transfers (optional), all meals at Villa Sekala. We will have two dinners at local restaurant at participant’s own expense.
Not included in cost are: airfares, travel insurance, accommodation (we have listed a few alternatives here, or contact us for other options), Alcohol (BYO), personal items, laundry, 2 dinners as noted above.
Please note: Limited to 9 writers to ensure everyone gets maximum value and sufficient attention is given by each of us to your projects and progress.
Program Cost:
Early bird:
Sign up and pay in full by 20 January 2020
AUD 2,195.00
Regular price:
Sign up and pay in full by 15 March 2020
AUD 2,495.00
Included in cost are: All tuition, mentoring and a one-on-one session with each participant, airport transfers (optional), all meals at Villa Sekala. We will have two dinners at local restaurant at participant’s own expense.
Not included in cost are: airfares, travel insurance, accommodation (we have listed a few here, or contact us for options), Alcohol (BYO), personal items, laundry, 2 dinners as noted above.
Please note: Limited to 9 writers to ensure everyone gets maximum value and sufficient attention is given by each of us to your projects and progress.
The Venue: Villa Sekala in Sanur
Nestled away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac — five minutes walk to Sanur beach — Villa Sekala was built by a Dutch sculptor and has since been lovingly maintained by Shelley. We will be conducting our sessions on the vast verandah that is one of the features of the villa. There is plenty of space to do your writing in a quiet corner or under a tree, or contemplating the meaning of words while meandering in the garden or cooling off in the pool.
Click for Villa Sekala Gallery.
“The beautiful garden setting not only provided inspiration but fostered creativity and interesting exchanges with the other writers. So much was achieved in the week-long program! Impossible to do on one’s own.”
— Melina Mallos, Brisbane, children’s books
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— Jennifer Friedman, Sydney, memoir