The Skyros Blog
Writing Tips
From wretched openings to getting the bloody thing published
John Sweeney, reporter, podcaster, and author of 12 books, joins the Writer's Lab experts, Skyros, at their UK base on the Isle of Wight for an in-depth weekend retreat. It's a weekend staycation split into three edible chunks: Saturday: The Wretched Open
15/06/2023
Read MoreSecrets of Story Structure with Graeme Simsion
Graeme is a screenwriter as well as a novelist, and screenwriters are structure nutsÔÇô so heÔÇÖll draw on screenwriting theory as well as techniques specific to novel and memoir writing. YouÔÇÖll find the principles relevant to all forms of narrative writing.
15/06/2023
Read MoreLife Into Fiction
An article written by Mez Packer about her experiences as a facilitator on Skyros Writers' Lab retreats in Greece
15/06/2023
Read MoreThe Magic for Writers on a Skyros Writers’ Lab Holiday
Author Crysse Morrison describes the magic for writers on a Skyros Writers' Lab holiday in Greece
15/06/2023
Read MoreHow to Build a Novel
DJ Connell explains her best practice for writing including her own ways she finds to 'plug into that big creative engine' and how to 'seek out and open up to your muse'.
08/12/2017
Read MoreScreenwriting in Atsitsa
Screenwriter Tiana Harper shares her experience of facilitating screenwriting workshops in Atsitsa Bay, Skyros island, Greece for Skyros Holidays.
08/02/2017
Read MoreLife Writing
Is your story unique or universal, ordinary or extraordinary? Don’t feel that you have to choose, or that one has greater value than the other. There is no hierarchy of experience, and...
03/02/2017
Read MoreRecipe for a Writer’s Course
What do you need for a Writer's Course? Jacqueline Taylor touches on the key ingredients in this Skyros blog.
04/06/2016
Read MoreWrite a great novel… Tell your story… Discover how to make it happen at The Writers’ Lab, Greece…
The renowned Skyros Writers’ Lab on the Greek island of Skyros is the place to learn the craft of novel writing, scriptwriting, memoire and more under the guidance of distinguished writers. And...
08/05/2014
Read MoreSkyros Writers’ Lab participant, Paula Iley, snags a publisher …
The Skyros Writers’ Lab in Skyros island, Greece, offers an escape in which to enjoy the joys and struggles of the writing process in a beautiful location with first-class tutoring, delicious food...
25/02/2014
Read MoreBring Your Characters to Life with 3 Writing Exercises …
The Skyros Writers’ Lab, rated ‘Number 1 of the World’s Five Best Writing Holidays’ by The Guardian, is well known for its writerly advice. So we thought we’d bring you some wisdom...
23/05/2013
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