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The Himalayan International Writers Retreat – Spring 2023
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, Uttarakhand“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.”Benjamin Disraeli Travel—whether tourism, migration, or expatriation—has shaped much of the modern world. It has become both transformative as well as divisive in our interconnected world. We all come from somewhere, but when the perspective is of an […]
International Writing Immersion in the Himalayas
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandImagine an award winning teacher from the US, fellow writers from Singapore, India and America and seven days to focus on your writing. Throw in yoga, 1-2 craft sessions everyday, a lot of free writing time, and the occasional local excursion (optional). Add the serenity of the Himalayas and you get the International Immersion we […]
Poetry Masterclass with Arundhathi Subramaniam
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandPoetry reflects the voice of the heart and soul. It can be healing and transformative. Writing poems helps one deal with inner turmoil while providing comfort in words. Poems encourage inter-connectedness in the universe. The shortest way to sense and semblance from a state of flux. Each poem has a distinct rhythm that inspires poets […]
Short Story Writing Workshop with Kritika Pandey
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandThis Short Story Writing Masterclass is led by Kritika Pandey. The earlier two were sold out, and received rave reviews. Kritika Pandey is an award winning writer India is proud of. Kritika Pandey has many accolades to her name. Most recently Kritika Pandey's story "The Great Indian Tee and Snakes" was adjudged the overall winner of the […]
Blog & Article Writing Course (Live, Online, Small group)
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandThis Blog & Article Writing Course is about high quality writing. Whether you're writing for your personal blog or for someone else, in this Blog & Article Writing Course we teach you how. We start with the Why. Why are you writing? To convince? To entertain? Or inform? And of course, we need to know who are we writing […]
Hindi Writing Workshop with Divya Prakash Dubey
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandKahani ki Kaksha is 2 - days residential workshop of story writing and telling, designed not just for the potential storytellers but also for the enthusiasts willing to tell their first story. In this workshop, you will learn various hacks of writing and will be given some amazing creative exercises to get your creative juices flowing. […]
The Himalayan Happiness Project
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandLocation:The Himalayan Writing Retreat,Village Satkhol, Uttarakhand Date: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.”- John Muir Come, join us for a walk among the pines, oaks and the beautiful Himalayan Cedars. Breathe in deeply the fresh, clean mountain air and breathe out upsets and […]
Creative Writing Course (Online)
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandThis Creative Writing Course is offered online. For the course in the Himalayas, click here. Doubt is a writer's enemy. What / when / how should you write? How will you engage the reader – make sure your writing doesn't bore? Once done, how will you publish? Should you listen to that self-publishing sales pitch? […]
How to Become a Freelance Business Content (B2B) Writer – Online Workshop
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandLearn how to build a freelance career writing high-paying business content for international clients and agencies. Content writing can be a convenient, flexible career option. You have to do your work on a schedule, but with no time and place restriction. Once you have a reputation as a freelance writer, you can increase or decrease […]
Creative Writing Course – Himalayas
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandThis Creative Writing Course is offered in the Himalayas. For the online course, click here. Doubt is a writer's enemy. What / when / how should you write? How will you engage the reader – make sure your writing doesn't bore? Will you be criticized? (Ans: yes). Once done, how will you publish? Working through […]
Script & Screen Writing course, Himalayas, India
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandScreen writing is specialized. Whether you’re writing a film, a web-series, or a documentary, screenwriting has its own specific structure and rules. The craft of script-writing is not as flexible as writing prose: mastering screenwriting can take much practice and time. The Himalayas are a good place to get started. We’re lucky that we have an […]
Poetry Course with Rochelle Potkar (Live, Online, Small group)
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandPoetry reflects the voice of the heart and soul. It can be healing and transformative. Writing poems helps one deal with the inner turmoil while providing comfort in words. Poems encourage interconnectedness in the universe. Each poem has a distinct rhythm that inspires poets to dream, imagine, observe and think. At a time when a […]
The Kids Writing Workshop
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandSo you're a kid and you love writing? You love creating characters, imagining new worlds, and dreaming up stories? Explore the writer within in this workshop. The Himalayan Writing Retreat is hosting a kids Writing Workshop from May 30 - June 3, 2023. The earlier ones were sold out and much enjoyed by parents and […]
The Teens Writing Workshop
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandSo you're a teen and you love writing? You love creating characters, imagining new worlds, and dreaming up stories? Explore the writer within in this workshop. The Himalayan Writing Retreat is hosting a Teens Writing Workshop from 3-7 June, 2023. The earlier ones were sold out and much enjoyed by parents and kids. To participate, […]
Himalayan Workshop on Storytelling with Kathalaya
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandThe Kathalaya Workshop on Storytelling happens in cities too. Why travel all the way to the Himalayas? This is the Kathalaya Beginners Workshop on Storytelling, but with a difference. Normally the course is packed into two frantic city days, with your busy urban life snapping at your heels. In the Himalayas, the same workshop on […]
Non-fiction Book Writing Course
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandDo you think your expertise can help others? Have you toyed with the idea of writing a book? Then this non-fiction book writing course is for you. Whether your goal is to promote your business, build your personal brand, or support a cause, publishing a book does a lot. A well-written book makes you look […]
Translation Masterclass with Arunava Sinha
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, UttarakhandDiscover the art of translating between any Language and English (or vice versa). Master the technique of retelling great stories in our Translation Masterclass. This year, Daisy Rockwell and Geetanjali Shree created history by winning the International Booker Prize for Tomb of Sand (originally published in Hindi as Ret Samadhi). The Booker win win has brought […]
The Himalayan International Writers Retreat – Fall 2023
The Himalayan Writing Retreat Village Satkhol, District Nainital, Uttarakhand“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.”Benjamin Disraeli Travel—whether tourism, migration, or expatriation—has shaped much of the modern world. It has become both transformative as well as divisive in our interconnected world. We all come from somewhere, but when the perspective is of an […]
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