Arvon is a charity that has been supporting writers at every stage of their journey since 1968. We offer inspiring courses and retreats – both in-person and online – led by leading authors.
Whether you have an hour, a day, or a week to spare, we’re here to help you transform your writing and unlock your creativity. Grants and concessions are available to keep our courses accessible to all.
May 12-17
Totleigh Barton
One form, infinite possibilities
May 13
Online
How to deploy economy in poetry to pack a big punch
May 14
Online
Q&A and Reading
May 19-24
Totleigh Barton
Building resonance and authenticity in your writing
May 20
Online
Short fiction, non-fiction, poetry and hybrids
May 23
Online
Creating compelling characters
May 26-31
Totleigh Barton
Time and space to write
May 26-30
Online
A supportive space to nurture your unique voice
A transformative 5-day Arvon experience
Our courses, held in three historic countryside houses, are led by leading authors and offer a powerful mix of workshops and one-to-one tutorials, with time and space to write, free from the distractions of everyday life.
Flexible online writing courses to suit your schedule
Whether you’ve got just two hours or a few evenings a week, Arvon at Home offers flexible options to fit around work, family, and everything else life brings – including virtual Writing Weeks, Months, Days, two-hour Masterclasses, and the Saturday Writing Club.
Give your writing the time and space it deserves
The Clockhouse is specifically designed for writers on retreat. It has four apartments for writers, each with bedroom, study-lounge and bathroom. All food is provided for you, so you can spend your time as you please.
Do you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to unlock their creative potential?
Arvon is a charity that believes everyone deserves the freedom to imagine, write and explore ideas regardless of their age or financial background.
We offer residential weeks for schools, young people and adult groups.
Our weeks for schools and groups follow the same pattern as our adult course programme – led by two professional writers, with tutorials, group workshops, and time and space to write.
12 May 2025 / My Arvon Journey
Arvon spoke with Miranda Moore, the winner of the inaugural Search for a Storyteller competition run by DFB and…
Read more07 May 2025 / The Hurst
Arvon’s Shropshire writing house, The Hurst, is opening its gardens and doors to the public. We’ll be offering refreshments, free activities…
Read more05 May 2025 / News
Following the sad loss of Prue Skene earlier this year, we are mourning the passing of another legendary champion of literature,…
Read more09 Apr 2025 / My Arvon Journey
Arvon at Home offers inspiring online courses designed to fit around everyday life, bringing the heart of Arvon’s creative community into…
Read more“Every time I’ve taught at Arvon - going back over fifteen years now - I’ve seen how much difference just a handful of days can make in the life of writers. There’s a perfect mix of tutorials, writing time, socializing, and discussion - all those elements come together to create an atmosphere in which writing projects move in that longed-for but often unattainable direction: forward.”
—Kamila Shamsie
