Posted by Justine Solomons on 10 August 2026, in News
If you've been dreaming of finally making real progress on your manuscript (or getting it publication-ready), this might be the nudge you've been waiting for.
Kevin Anderson & Associates' luxury writing retreats at Poggio alle Corti in Tuscany bring together a bestselling author, a top literary agent and an experienced executive editor for an immersive week designed to help you elevate your writing and your publishing prospects.
Their next retreat, 2–8 May 2027, still has a handful of places available, with an exceptional teaching team:
- Rebecca Makkai – New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning author
- Duvall Osteen – literary agent to multiple bestselling authors
- David Cashion – former Big Five acquisitions editor and former New York Times bestselling editor
You'll spend the week in a beautifully restored 1,000-year-old villa nestled among the Tuscan hills, with plenty of time to write, learn and recharge. The retreat includes:
- A private room in the villa
- Daily 2.5-hour workshops with Rebecca Makkai, tailored to participants
- Daily one-to-one sessions with both Duvall Osteen and David Cashion
- Transfers to and from the villa
- An authentic Italian cookery class
- Three delicious locally sourced meals each day
- Dinner at a spectacular local restaurant
- A Michelin-starred dining experience
Kevin Anderson & Associates are proud of their 100% client satisfaction rate, with an average 4.9-star overall experience rating.
If you're curious, you can book a no-obligation discovery call to find out whether the retreat is the right fit for your writing journey.
Exclusive for Byte the Book subscribers: confirm your place by 30 September 2026 and you'll receive a £100 voucher to redeem against your booking. Just mention BTB on your discovery call!
