Creative Writing Workshops & Retreats
Himalayan Writing Retreat
We run practical writing workshops and retreats where you get deadlines, expert feedback, and a supportive group, either in the Himalayas or online, to help you finish your story and move towards publishing.
The Himalayan Writing Retreat
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About Creative Writing Workshops & Retreats
Get That Story Out of Your Head
At The Himalayan Writing Retreat, I’ve seen writers struggle with getting started. My approach is simple - forget perfection, just write quick and messy. Editing comes later, because honestly, you can’t fix a blank page. If you’re always saying time nahi milta yaar (I never get time), I’ll help you cut through the excuses. I bring the deadlines and a clear structure, you bring your story.
Choose Your Path: Retreat or Online
- If you want total focus, our mountain writing retreat in Satkhol, Uttarakhand is for you. You’ll spend days with a small group, surrounded by Himalayan views, eating local Kumaoni food and reading aloud by the bonfire. Everything’s sorted - stay, food, and learning.
- If you can’t travel, join our genre-specific writing workshop online. Weekend sessions mean you can fit writing around your job. It’s interactive, not a snooze fest - feedback, exercises, and even a certificate.
The Whole Journey: Writing & Beyond
I guide you from a blank page to a published author. Expect hands-on help with:
- Finding your writing voice
- Practical manuscript editing course
- Author branding session and pitching to publishers
Learn From Industry Pros
Workshops feature real pros - Varun Grover, Arundhathi Subramaniam, Shekhar Kapur, Kritika Pandey, and more. You get direct access, not just names on a brochure.
More Than a Workshop
Joining us means joining a tribe. My writer accountability group sticks together long after the sessions, cheering each other on. Alumni have published 70+ books - proof that it isn’t just talk.
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My Story
Ever felt like your own thoughts got lost in all the noise? Us too. That’s why we set up the Himalayan Writing Retreat in Satkhol - not just a place, it’s a vibe. You wake up, see the mountains, and finally hear yourself again. We believe writing’s got magic (from you and the wild), and craft (that’s our job). We show up every day for words, not just waiting for inspiration. You bring your story, we help you get it out.
My Work
What we offer - Residential writing retreats in the Himalayas, online poetry masterclasses, First Draft Club, and healing through writing workshops.
Mountain experience - Come to Satkhol, eat Kumaoni food, trek, write, and hang out with other writers. It’s more than a workshop.
Learn from the best - Our mentors are Sahitya Akademi winners, JCB laureates, and top editors. Real experts. No fluff.
Fast drafting focus - We push you to write quick and messy. Edit later. Because a messy first draft beats no draft.
Community and support - Join our tribe, share ideas, get accountability, and Lit News for calls and jobs. We’ve got your back.
Not just for writers - Some workshops help process emotions and find clarity. Curiosity is all you need, not a writing background.
