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“The KAA Writer’s Retreat was exactly the breakthrough I didn’t know I needed. Not only did I learn valuable, actionable insights about the publishing industry, things you don’t find in Google searches or casual conversations, but the workshops were masterfully designed to stretch and sharpen my craft. Each session pushed me past a creative barrier I had accepted for too long. More importantly, the retreat helped me confront and rewrite some of the self-limiting beliefs that were holding me back from truly owning my voice as a writer. I walked away with a deeper understanding of both the industry and myself, and for that, I’m deeply grateful.”
“The KAA retreat was one of the best experiences I’ve had and exceeded my expectations on all fronts. While you stay at this amazing Tuscan villa and get served the best meals three times a day, you get to enjoy close interaction with mentors who have had decades of experience in publishing. I learnt a lot in this best learning-conducive environment and I feel like my book project got a highly effective booster shot. I highly recommend this retreat especially for budding new writers.”
“Prior to the KAA Writers Retreat, I spent hours on Google and ChatGPT trying to figure out what to do with my completed manuscript. After a week in Tuscany, I had all the answers—and a dozen new friends raising a toast to them.”
“Go. Go. Go, with your heart and mind open to new ideas and life changing exchanges. It is simply invaluable to a person looking to publish their book, in my case, my memoir.”
“As an author, I often struggle to find support and encouragement as writing feels like a lonely business. The KA retreat in Tuscany was such a gift. You never really know if the photos and videos are true to the reality and this did not disappoint in anyway. I highly recommend the KA writers Retreat as a very special place to connect with fellow writers and to receive the experts advice to forge your career. You can trust this company and this retreat to give you more than you could’ve ever dreamed. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for focus, expert advice, and a little pampering along the way…”
“This retreat far exceeded my expectations. The villa was just as stunning as the pictures, and the mentors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also professional and generous with their time. When I arrived, I had no idea how to start writing a book, but by the end, I had a clear roadmap and the steps I needed to take to make it happen. The environment KAA creates really fosters creativity, while still giving us the freedom to use our time as we see fit… I highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to take their writing to the next level. It is a one in a lifetime experience in beautiful Tuscany.”
“… I arrived at the Retreat in the perfect place to execute a major change to my writing journey (although I didn’t know it until I got there). The place, the people, the firm but gentle encouragement, allowed me to encounter a whole new set of possibilities for myself. How I feel about my life as a writer has been deeply changed, and this is making the rest of my life begin to sparkle too!”
(New York Times – and Sunday Times-bestselling author, National Book Award’s Crime Thriller of the Year prize winner)
“What a stunning retreat space! Totally inspiring on every level. And the retreat itself was wonderful – we were so brilliantly looked after on all fronts, with the most wonderful food and every detail considered and sorted, and there was the perfect mix of group sessions, one to ones, and free/writing time. The gorgeous swimming pool was a highlight, but the best thing of all was the joy of seeing the retreat participants expand their dreaming and ambition range as they started to realise what might be possible for them.”
“The community spirit was awesome. The villa provided me with the Under the Tuscan Sun experience. Thank you all!”
“KAA’s writing retreats strike that perfect balance of fruitful, intensive work and a gorgeous locale – with one enhancing the other to tremendous results. Truly immersive…gives attendees momentum to take their work to the next level and approach their publication goals with the tools required for success. I strongly recommend them for any writer at any stage in their author journey.“