Join me for a writers retreat in Spain… for free!

Five mentors. Twenty writers. Six days in a 15th century castle. Apply now for one full scholarship, plus special discounted fees.

A few weeks back, I announced I would be taking part in a writers retreat hosted by Rocaberti Writers. The dates: May 16–20, 2026. The location: The Sant Mori Castle in Girona, Spain (pictured above).

The good folks at Rocaberti contacted me with some special offers.

Delighted to announce that we’re offering ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP, as well as several partial ones, to be mentored, in person, by Screenwriter & Story Consultant, Scott Myers of Go Into The Story, the official screenwriting blog of The Black List!

Other industry experts joining Scott, who’ll be personally mentoring just 4 writers each during the 5-day retreat are:
 
⭐ Kelly S. Goode, the former Senior Vice President of Current Programming at Warner Bros. TV.

⭐ Acclaimed Horror Producer & Writer, Joe Russo.

⭐ Award-winning US producer, Wendy Kram (MAD MONEY, with Diane Keaton & Queen Latifah, directed by Oscar-winning writer/director Callie Khouri (THELMA & LOUISE).

⭐ Literary Manager Chris Deckard, co-founder of management/production company, Fictional Entity, with over 7 years’ experience at major agencies such as ICM Partners and WME.

Over 30% of writers who attended a retreat in the last 2 years now have their projects in development with a mentor who they met at Rocaberti.

THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST IS FREE TO ENTER.

In addition to the full scholarship winner, top-ranking finalists will be offered a partial scholarship of 2,500 euros towards the retreat fees. (Usual cost: 6,495 euros).

TO APPLY, go here: Link.

DEADLINE: Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 12 midnight, West Coast time.

Over the last decade, Rocaberti Writers has hosted thirty-three retreats in medieval castles in Spain, Italy and France. Mentors have included Academy and BAFTA Award-winning and nominated writers, filmmakers, and Hollywood producers, as well as literary agents, development executives, and story consultants.

And now the opportunity to enter a contest to win a full scholarship or partial scholarships.

I’m always excited about working with writers on their stories. Doing this type of immersive creative work on the grounds of an historic castle in Spain … well, that figures to be a pretty awesome experience.

Remember, the contest ends Sunday, June 15 at Midnight (Pacific Daylight Time / U.S.).

I hope to see you there!

For more information on the May 2026 retreat, go here.

For testimonials from previous Rocaberti writers and mentors, go here.

For background on past and current mentors, go here.