Oxford Writers Workshop
Seven-day writing workshop at Keble College, University of Oxford
Available spots
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. FEES INCLUDE: ποΈ Exclusive accommodation in historic Keble College at the University of Oxford π½οΈ Breakfast and lunch in the college dining hall. Dinner in the luxurious Senior Common Room reserved for university lecturers & fellows βοΈ Intensive seminars on the craft of writing taught by authors, book coaches, and creative writing professors π· Nightly drinks, readings, and fellowship in the Keble college bar π€ One-on-one mentorship sessions giving tailored advice on your manuscript and publishing goals π Specially curated programme of events and cultural excursions throughout the city and University of Oxford π Check-in sessions before and after the workshop to ensure ongoing progress π€ Guest lectures and talks from authors and industry professionals SCHOLARSHIPS: At BookGo, we believe that talent should never be limited by circumstance. Thatβs why we are incredibly excited to be able to offer a small number of scholarships to support writers who might otherwise be unable to join us for the Oxford Writers Workshop. β¨ Emerging Author Full Scholarship: One fully-funded scholarship to cover the cost of the entire program β a value of $7,000 β to a writer working on EITHER their first full-length book of any kind OR their first memoir. β¨ Emerging Author Partial Scholarship: All applicants for the BookGo Emerging Author Full Scholarship will also be automatically considered for a limited number of partial scholarships covering 10% of the costs of the program. β¨ Educational Scholarship: This $1000 scholarship is available to a writer currently employed in education as a teacher, administrator, tutor, or in any other educational role. β¨ Veterans Scholarship: This $1000 scholarship, generously sponsored by BookGo author Charles W.B. Wardell III, will be awarded to one writer who has served in the military. Scholarship applications due 31 May 2026. Please click on Book Now for details on how to apply.
Cancellation Policy
A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your spot. The entire balance is due 60 days before the retreatβs 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.
Contact Details
info@bookgo.pub