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.
They have a Retreat coming up in September focusing on non-fiction, one place on their Powerful Storytelling Retreat in October, and have just announced their first one for next year from 2–8 May 2027 and have 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 readers: 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!
