We are running a series of online writing retreats (they’re free and open to all!). They will take the form of short blocks of writing time with regular breaks, designed to get you into the flow of writing. The next sessions will be:
- Friday 3rd February, 9.30 to 12.15 (all times are UK / GMT)
- Wednesday 8th February, 9.30 to 12.15
- Monday 13th February, 9.30 to 12.15
- Friday 24th February, 13.00 to 15.45
Please note the formerly advertised session on Wednesday 1 Feb is cancelled due to the UCU strike. A provisional plan for the sessions is as follows:
9.30 – 9.40 – Welcome, plan for the day, and goal setting
9.40 – 10.10 – Writing block 1
10.10 – 10.15 – Short Break
10.15 – 10.45 – Writing block 2
10.45 – 11.00 – Longer Break
11.00 – 11.30 – Writing block 3
11.30 – 11.35 – Short Break
11.35 – 12.05 – Writing Block 4
12.05 – 12.15 – Wrap-up
These retreats are free to attend and you can sign up at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/pp0nFeGyfH (you can sign up for all sessions – MS Teams joining links will be sent out shortly before the session)
We did a survey to gauge preferences for these retreats, so we do plan to run some longer retreats later in the year and we’re planning sessions for different days and times to suit more people’s availability.
The Victorianist: BAVS Postgraduates 
I’m looking forward to the Writing Retreats.