The 2025 Oxbelly Retreat: Fiction Writers program
The Fiction Writers program of the Oxbelly Retreat brings together writers from around the world for a week of literary and creative exchange, held at Costa Navarino in historic Messinia, Greece.
Fellows will engage in workshops and craft sessions led by faculty and guests who are themselves established and acclaimed writers and industry leaders, followed by unstructured time to write in the serene and transformative environment the Messinian scenic landscape offers. Fellows will attend interdisciplinary programming in the evenings – mostly a curated series of masterclasses exploring the craft of writing, readings, screenings and panel discussions that cut across multiple mediums.
Application Deadline: January 22, 2025. The program has no cost to apply and all expenses for fellows are covered.
The Fiction Writers program will consist of a series of workshops led by a faculty of acclaimed writers. The second half offers a mini-residence for the fellows to soak in the scenic and peaceful atmosphere of Costa Navarino and produce work unhindered by Retreat obligations.
The Fiction Writers program of the Oxbelly Retreat brings together writers from around the world for a week of literary and creative exchange, held at Costa Navarino in historic Messinia, Greece. The Fiction Writers program will support ten emerging fictional prose writers committed to elevating their craft, strengthening their literary voice, and contributing to intercultural dialogues around storytelling. Fellows will engage in workshops and craft sessions led by faculty and guests who are themselves established and acclaimed writers and industry leaders, followed by unstructured time to write in the serene and transformative environment the Messinian scenic landscape offers. The Fiction Writers program is led by Program Director Chigozie Obioma.
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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to Oxbelly. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information.
Please note, this competition is run by Oxbelly not the Commonwealth Foundation.
