Do you want to elevate your craft? Are you interested in learning more about non-fiction writing? Have you got a novel in you but you don’t know where to start? Have you got a novel *outside* of you but you don’t know what to do next?

If any of this sounds familiar, you need to come to Clementine Ford’s weekend skills building retreat on the beautiful Great Ocean Road. Over the course of two nights and two days, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the following:

• a non-fiction writing workshop led by me, covering both short form and long form writing, memoir and op-ed writing

• a three hour fiction workshop with award winning author Alice Robinson, who’ll teach you how to take your novel from vague idea into fully formed manuscript

• an Ask Me Anything exclusive session with Clementine’s agent Jacinta Dimase, who is one of Australia’s best and who represents some of this country’s most accomplished writers - this is your chance to learn what to do next with that manuscript you have hiding in a drawer

But this isn’t just a writing weekend. It’s also the perfect opportunity to expand your community, make lifelong friends and gather in an inclusive and welcoming space where you can be completely yourself and discuss feminism, politics and your own personal lives with like minded people. There’ll be long walks on the beach, time to socialise and make friends and one on one time with me to answer anything you’ve ever wanted to ask. Plus, all food will be provided!