Expert-Led Writing Masterclasses in the Himalayas
Join intensive workshops led by award-winning authors and industry experts. Write, learn, and connect in the quiet of the Satkhol mountains.
Learn from those who have walked the path. Dr. Shalini Mullick, an award-winning author and an alumna of our First Draft Club, returns as an expert to guide aspiring authors.
Step into circles of words and wilderness with Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Arundhathi Subramaniam. Her poetry masterclass focuses on craft, creativity, and finding your unique voice.
Learn the A to Z of writing for children and teenagers in our outdoor sessions. These workshops include practical writing exercises and group discussions to help you craft stories that resonate with young readers.
A key perk of our masterclasses is getting personal feedback from mentors like Chetan Mahajan. You'll leave with a personal writing plan and access to resources to navigate the publishing industry.
Get personalized feedback on your social media presence from tech guru and author Krish Ashok. His masterclass is perfect for creatives looking to build a digital brand without the burnout.
A participant enjoying a quiet moment during a storytelling masterclass. Our retreats balance intensive learning with ample time for personal reflection in a serene environment.
About Expert-Led Writing Masterclasses
These masterclasses are for those serious about moving past the 'maybe one day' phase. You receive direct, actionable feedback on your work from mentors who have actually published, won awards, and navigated the industry themselves. We keep our cohorts limited to ten people so you are an active participant getting the attention your manuscript needs, rather than just another face in a crowd.
Whether you are a poet looking for precision in your craft or a creator figuring out your digital presence, our masterclasses operate on one principle: no time-wasting. You are not just sitting through lectures. You are working.
We bring in mentors like Arundhathi Subramaniam for poetry or Chetan Mahajan for publishing guidance because they know that writing is both a discipline and a practice.
What to expect:
- Focused Interaction: With a maximum of 10 participants, you get real engagement. There are no lecture halls where you disappear into the back row.
- Industry Reality: Learn the mechanics of publishing, social media, and storytelling. We teach you how to write, but also how to get that writing out into the world.
- The Satkhol Environment: The mountains force you to slow down, but our schedule keeps you productive. It is a mix of trek-breaks, Kumaoni meals, and intense work sessions.
- Community: You leave with a group of peers who are actually writing, not just talking about it.
- Outcome: You leave with a personal roadmap for your writing, whether that means a draft, a book pitch, or a clear content strategy.
If you have been holding onto a story or a poem for years, this is where you move it from your head onto the page.
The Himalayan Writing Retreat
We are Chetan and Vandita, and we started this retreat in Satkhol because we know that real writing happens when you step away from the daily grind. We bring in experts who have done the work, so you can stop guessing and start writing. Our home in the mountains is your space to focus, breathe, and finally finish your draft.
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