How waterfalls and the Iceland Writers Retreat restored one writer’s faith in her craft

Sara Letourneau is a poet and speculative fiction writer from Massachusetts, USA. This is her story.
Self-Doubt, Socializing, and Success: Reflecting on What the Iceland Writers Retreat Taught Me about Being a Writer

Writers are notorious introverts. We’re wonderful in our own heads but sometimes face challenges socializing in groups. So what happens when you put 120 writers together for a four-day writing conference? The answer: the international whirlwind that was the fourth annual Iceland Writers Retreat.
A “transformative” experience: IWR Alumni Award winner Nathan Ramsden’s story

When I was asked to write about Iceland for the IWR, I didn’t know what to say. I’d applied in late 2016, sceptical of my chances, and somehow won a bursary. Continue reading