Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (July 20) is the final day to apply for one of our $2,500 partial scholarships for the 2026 Ignite the Spark Retreat at Weston Park in England.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us this October but have been waiting for the right moment, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to apply before the deadline.
Imagine spending seven unforgettable days immersed in story with a small community of passionate writers, learning from:
Christopher Lockhart
Joan Lane
Janet Scott Batchler
Gavin Michael Booth
You’ll also experience professional table reads with actors, one-on-one mentor meetings, and dedicated time to focus on your writing - all in the inspiring setting of historic Weston Park.
The scholarship application takes only 2–3 minutes to complete, and there’s no obligation if you’re selected. We simply want to learn a little about you and your writing.
Whether you’re polishing your first screenplay or developing your next project, we’d love the opportunity to get to know you and see if Ignite is the right fit.
Ignite the Spark Retreats is the brainchild of two accomplished screenwriters/filmmakers, John Strong and Robin Bradford. The pair were inspired to start a retreat for writers and artists of all types where creativity would flourish, ideas would take shape, and meaningful connections would be nourished. Please join our newsletter, and let’s ignite those sparks together!
