Sample Itinerary

A Typical Day

Morning Workshops which include: 
* creative writing
*critique sessions
*writing a synopsis/blurb
*self-publishing
*marketing & promoting your book

Afternoon Free Time for writing
1:1 to discuss your manuscript
 
free Italian class

Evening Q&A with published/award-winning authors

A guest author will present a workshop on a particular theme 

Meet The Team

Who We Are

 Wendy Ridolini is your host and the editor of Sunflower Publishing (UK & Italy).  She hosts creative writing retreats in Italy and the UK. Her book reviews have been published in Italy, Inside and Out Style Magazine, and Abruzzissimo magazines. She also helps new authors promote their books using a tailor made social media strategy
           
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Karen Holmes is the creative writing tutor. 
She is an experienced development editor and proofreader & she works one-on-one with authors from the UK, US, Australia, and France on fiction from all genres and non-fiction/memoirs. Her portfolio includes feature writing for magazines and newspapers, copywriting for marketing and advertising and ghost-writing.

The Location

Location

Abruzzo has it all! From nature to art.  From history to cuisine, this region in central Italy has it all.

Abruzzo has 3 national parks, miles and miles of sandy beaches, mountains and enchanting hilltop medieval towns. The rich culinary tradition will delight visitors who appreciate authentic Italian food
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Local airport - Pescara to London Stanstead
Train station - Pescara
Coach station - Pescara
(frequent buses to Rome & all airports)
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Rome Ciampino or Fiumicino for International Flights