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SUMMARY:Finding the Story - Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Writer's Room by Nihal brings together 11 writers with Nihal Parashar and Chirag Garg to develop the stories they have been carrying. Bring an idea\, a character\, a conflict or a story world\, and explore whether it belongs in a novel or novella\, film or short film\, or web series.
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\nExpect uninterrupted writing blocks\, exercises\, guided conversations\, group feedback and a one-to-one session with Nihal and Chirag. The programme covers story structure\, developing a first draft and preparing to approach publishers\, producers and platforms.
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\nThe retreat begins with a welcome circle and bonfire. Further sessions explore character\, desire and conflict\; a shared outing visits monasteries and tea gardens with a writing exercise on the road. The final day includes readings\, a discussion about taking work to market and a closing circle. Checkout is by 1 pm.
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\nThe residential setting is Terra Poetica in Gunehar village near Bir\, with a garden and mountain-facing terrace. Accommodation comprises six places in same-gender twin-sharing rooms and five dorm beds. The package includes four nights of accommodation\, all meals\, every session and exercise\, individual feedback\, the Bir outing with transport\, a welcome kit and a copy of the shared diary-book after the retreat. Meals are vegetarian.
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\nParticipation is by invitation only.
LOCATION:Terra Poetica\, Bir
URL:https://onthehills.in/bir/experiences/finding-the-story-writing-retreat
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