Oxford Writers Workshop

About

In the exclusive and historic environment of Keble College at the University of Oxford, study the art and craft of writing with a top-class team of authors, editors, and educators. Craft seminars each morning give you the tools to tell your story. One-on-one sessions in the afternoon cultivate your personal development as a writer.

Inclusions

• Exclusive accommodation in historic Keble College at the University of Oxford

• Breakfast and lunch in the college dining hall. Dinner in the luxurious Senior Common Room reserved for university lecturers & fellows

• Intensive seminars on the craft of writing taught by authors, book coaches, and creative writing professors '

• Nightly drinks, readings, and fellowship in the Keble college bar

• One-on-one mentorship sessions giving tailored advice on your manuscript and publishing goals

• Specially curated programme of events and cultural excursions throughout the city and University of Oxford

• Check-in sessions before and after the workshop to ensure ongoing progress

• Guest lectures and talks from authors and industry professionals

Fees & Deadlines

• Scholarship application

  • Due: February 28, 2027

  • Fees: $0.

  • Note: all applications for the BookGo full scholarship are automatically considered for a partial scholarship (10%)

• Early application

  • Due: April 30, 2027

  • Fees: $7,430

• Final application

  • Due: June 30, 2027

  • Fees: $7,930

Scholarships

• Emerging Author Full Scholarship: One fully-funded scholarship to cover the cost of the entire program is available for a writer who is working on either their first full-length book of any kind or their first memoir.

• Emerging Author Partial Scholarship: All applicants for the Emerging Author Full Scholarship will also be automatically considered for a limited number of partial scholarships covering 10% of the costs of the program, reduced from the early application fee.

• Educational Scholarship: A 25% scholarship will be awarded to one writer currently employed in education as a teacher, administrator, tutor, or in any other educational role.

• Institutional Funding Match: BookGo will match up to $2,000 in external funds raised by any attendee, provided those funds are both: (a) awarded by an institution of higher education or other official funding source, and (b) awarded for the express purpose of attending the Oxford Writers Workshop.

Cancellation Policy

• A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your spot.

• The entire balance is due 60 days before the retreat’s start date.

• Payments can be made via credit card or wire transfer.

• Payments within 60 days must be made in full.

• All payments are nonrefundable.

• You may transfer your reservation to another person up to 30 days in advance or transfer your balance to another future workshop date.

• In the case of force majeure, in which we are unable to safely run the retreat, your balance will be transferred to a future workshop of your choosing.

Learn more

To apply for the Oxford Writers Workshop, please fill in the form below. If applying for a scholarship, please make sure you include the required documents.