Creative Writing Mini-Break

Dates TBA

Get your creative juices flowing! Stay in one of our unique author-themed rooms in our book-themed guesthouse, enjoy nourishing plant-based meals, explore the naturally-inspiring Torbay coast, and work on your writing with a small supportive group of like-minded folk, lead by facilitator Jane McKears.

All welcome – whether you’re an absolute beginner or a published author, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this mini-break.

About your facilitator

A photo of our facilitator Jane, signing her book "Her and Her" in the dining room at The Miggi

Jane McKears gained a masters degree in creative writing in 2024, and published her first work of fiction Her and Her: Lesbian short stories in 2025, Reedsy Discovery’s featured book for Pride month this year.

Itinerary

Friday

Arrive at The Miggi and explore your book-themed room.

6.30pm Enjoy a delicious two-course meal made by Chef Phoenix.

After dinner: Welcome session to share experiences of writing, and discuss what everyone would like to get out of the retreat.

Saturday

9am breakfast

Daily challenge to complete as you go about your day

10am optional session: Jane discusses how she completed the research for Her and Her

6.30 two-course dinner

After dinner: share writing and feedback

Sunday

9am breakfast

Daily challenge to complete as you go about your day

10am optional session: Jane discusses scene-setting for Her and Her

6.30 two-course dinner

After dinner: share writing and feedback

Monday

9am breakfast

10am Feedback and farewell session

Prices

RoomFor 2 peopleFor 1 person
Mary Shelley double510405
Oscar Wilde double480375
Alice Walker 2 singles420315
Douglas Adams large single/cuddly double420315

Interested?

If you’d be interested in a writing retreat at The Miggi, please let us know!

When we have enough interest, we’ll set out some potential dates and let you know (there’s no obligation to book at this stage).