Awaken the senses and give yourself the space to create
Workshop Summary – October 18-25 From nailing a solid idea to the excitement of penning that vital last sentence, this week-long intensive will examine the different elements of short story writing including character, setting, voice, structure, plot, pacing, dialogue and endings. The most important question…
A practical guide to self-editing and polishing your work October 25 – 1 November, 2026 You have a piece of writing on the page (a short story, novel, essay, personal memoir), now the editing process begins. This is how you start: writing is re-writing. Day…
Mentored Writing Weeks In addition to our popular studio and guided retreats, this year 2026 we programmed four weeks with focus for writers who want to work with a mentor. Two of our mentors, Paul McVeigh and Barbara Clark have already had successful courses. Now…
Introducing: Write a Short Story in Six Days October 18-25, 2026 This autumn/fall we are lucky to have June Caldwell in residence at Missé in late October. June has agreed to offer a 6-day residential (7 nights) course for the beginner/emerging writer. From initial spark…
Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks Writers in search of an ensuite room of their own, a writing desk and professional writers on hand to advise and inspire should head to the Circle of Misse. Housed in a 19th-century maison…
In 2010, when I was 64 years of age, I decided, albeit for a short time, to play truant from my everyday life. An internet search set this wife, mother, grandmother and PhD candidate on a journey that continues to this day. I discovered Circle…
