Set in a peaceful location in the stunning surroundings of rural north Wales, you can take inspiration from the spectacular sea views over Cardigan Bay, share ideas over dinner or simply sit back and relax in Ty Newydd’s cosy library.

During this retreat, literary agents Gyamfia Osei and Rukhsana Yasmin from the Good Literary Agency will be present for part the retreat to offer short talks or workshops to the group on professional development, including good practice in finding an agent, how to get published, tips of the trade, and more.

Gyamfia and Rukhsana will also be available for a short one-to-one tutorial with each writer to discuss your work and your journey as a writer, and you will be invited to send along an extract of your work in advance. A timetable of available activity will be shared in advance.

Gyamfia Osei began her career in publishing working as a bookseller at Waterstones, before joining Caskie Mushens as Literary Assistant to Juliet Mushens and Robert Caskie. She returned to the U.K. after living in Amsterdam for two years, where she managed international sales for The Pepin Press and held the role of Editor for Plural Magazine. Gyamfia is now an agent at The Good Literary Agency, acquiring across all genres and markets with a particular interest in commercial fiction and non-fiction.

Rukhsana Yasmin is award winning editor and now associate literary agent at The Good Literary Agency. She has worked at award-winning publishers Saqi Books, Profile Books and Jacaranda. Her client base includes writers of fiction and nonfiction and a broad range of genres, including commercial women's fiction and crime through to science writing and poetry.

Dates: Monday 10 - Friday 14 October 2022
Location: Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Cricieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0LW
Cost: From £475 - £575 per person

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