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Eeek, I'm hoping that's a normal sheep close to, not a massive sheep far away 😱

That you, Matt! It would have been lovely to write with Susmita, but it was indeed the ever lovely @pleomorphic2.bsky.social 🥰

A marvellous Yorkshire Writing Retreat. A week of writing, sharing feedback and food, laughter and togetherness with @mattkendrick.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social @nomad-sw18.bsky.social @jennyhart2001.bsky.social @morganparks.bsky.social

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NOT forgetting of course fellow leader @mattkendrick.bsky.social . Great workshops, Mattt!

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Love the exploding sheep! Can't look at sheep interests same way now 😆

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So many fun memories. Wonderful to meet you in person, Cole 😃

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This is really a long shot, but one of the writers who was due to come to the second week of our retreat (Monday-Sunday next week) has had to pull out, so we unexpectedly have a free room. Anyone interested, please get in touch.

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bookings open from The Editorial Funnel in October, three weeks of fun-filled activities prodding your writing from different angles - playing around with highlighter pens, cutting pieces in half, and asking lots of questions of your work: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/the-editoria...

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The Editorial Funnel Pt 1 | MattKendrick.co.uk

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Such a fabulous array of writing. What a marvellous way to begin our week together 🥰

Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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@ruthabrandt.bsky.social and I are having the best time hosting an inspiration of writers deep in the Yorkshire countryside. What an incredible group already writing some incredible words! We had a lovely welcome session yesterday. Today I've taught a workshop called...

An inspiration of writers sitting down intrepibly for a first night meal at a writing retreat in the Yorkshire countryside

A brilliant collection of writers (plus Matt Kendrick crouched in the background) wondering what they've let themselves in for on the first night a writing retreat. They are sitting on a grey corner sofa with a window behind luscious with life.

Seven writers scribbling away stories for writing bingo. They are sitting on a grey corner sofa in front of a dark blue wall. It's evening; the lights are on.

Four writers concentrating hard on writing stories for writing bingo. They are sitting on a grey sofa but nothing about them (or their stories) is grey.

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Cole Beauchamp 🏳️‍🌈 📖 @nomad-sw18.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Caught the sunrise, went on a blackberry walk w @pleomorphic2.bsky.social, did yoga in this cool room, about to start workshop on the darker side of characters w @ruthabrandt.bsky.social, following one yesterday w @mattkendrick.bsky.social on Trigger points. What's not to love?

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wonderful photo of the morning view. So lovely to share this place with you @pleomorphic2.bsky.social

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Just clocking off for the weekend and my editing inbox is looking very empty. Anyone who wants an eagle eye on their flash, short story, CNF, collection or novel, do please get in touch! 😀

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Writing Retreat - Hotel Leone, Italy, 18th-25th June 2027. Booking now open for my 7th Italian retreat at this restorative, inspiring boutique hotel in a hilltop town with views of the Sibillini mountains and Adriatic. Any questions, please ask! hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...

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Creative Writing Retreat In Italy With Ruth Brandt

Creative Writing Retreat with Ruth Brandt: inspiring sessions, 1-1 guidance, & supportive workshops at Hotel Leone for writers of all levels.

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's going to be a delight working with the one and only, super-excellent @mattkendrick.bsky.social !

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

So close now! It's going to be great spending time in a beautiful part of the country with lovely writers. One room left for anyone who's able to join us for a quiet week of writing!

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Getting excited! Very much looking forward to meeting many new people and some old friends.

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Course - Art Inspired Writing, West Dean College, 25-27 September 'An inspiring Creative Writing Course with Ruth Brandt who is an excellent tutor. I heartily recommend this Course.' 'The environment and atmosphere of the college is second to none. it's just such as pleasurable place to spend time.'

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Short Courses | West Dean

Discover our range of creative short courses in art, craft, design and conservation which take place in London and at West Dean in West Sussex. Courses range between 1-7 days.

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Or how about a retreat? @ruthabrandt.bsky.social and I would love to write with you in September in the beautiful setting of the Yorkshire countryside (just two places left): www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...

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The Yorkshire Writing Retreat

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Telling Stories in Paint and Words Workshop, Sat 19th September, Langham Village Hall, Norfolk. I will be running this practical workshop with Dad, Bob Brandt. No previous knowledge of writing or painting needed. All proceeds go to Bath-based charity Voices. See link for more details.

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Ruth Brandt Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey

Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses and Workshops in Surrey, South of England & Italy that covers Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction...

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

So good to be back at Hotel Leone Italy for a week-long writing retreat with a great group of writers 😎

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

For all writers at all stages with their writing, a fun, friendly and supportive writing retreat.

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Lovely Yorkshire with lovely writers. Very much looking forward to working alongside the excellent Matt Kenrick on this second retreat 📝

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Looking forward to hearing my story 'Freda and the Doodlebug' broadcast during Hannah's Bookshelf Spring Equinox Special on North Manchester FM radio between 2-4pm today

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Laura 😍

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

If you're stressing about the application form, please don't! It's just there so we can learn a bit about your writing and how we might be able to tailor the retreat to what will be the most helpful thing for you. ❤️ Any questions, let me know!

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Very much looking forward to hearing from anyone interested in this retreat. Any questions or feeling cautious, just contact @mattkendrick.bsky.social or me.

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Excellent! Many congratulations 🎊

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Yorkshire Writing Retreat - 8-14 Sept 26 with @mattkendrick.bsky.social and me. Held in two farm style cottages near the Peak District and Holme Valley, one a former weaver's cottage, with a terrace and landscaped gardens. There's a games room, hot tubs, comfortable bedrooms, fresh air and peace.

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The Yorkshire Writing Retreat

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Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Karaoke! Now you're talking 😂 (Psst, Matt, I'll bring along earplugs, shhh!) Great idea 😉

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Thank you, Dan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.

Dan Crawley @danbillyc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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"'See that tree? The one directly down there. The plane tree?' 'Hmm.' 'See how the leaves change colour in the wind. Green grey to silver grey. See it?' 'Yes.' 'Watch,” I say. “Please. Just for a minute.'" This perfect story by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social in @freeflashfiction.bsky.social 💙💙💙

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So many congratulations 🎊 I can't wait to read it.

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Just back from a wonderful, if damp, memoir writing weekend at West Dean College with a fascinating group of writers. As ever, creativity buzzed!

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