Iceland Writers

Join us in Reykjavik for the Iceland Writers Retreat. Workshops, cultural tours, & time to write in inspiring Iceland.

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Want to stay a little longer? The Relax & Write Extension provides the perfect time to experience the oceanside Sky Lagoon near Reykjavík. You’ll also have free time to write, spend time with new friends, or explore more of the city and countryside. https://t.co/5cPzTDGLlP

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Explore the art of short storytelling with Angie Cruz @acruzwriter at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat.
“Flash & Micro Fiction” uses close reading & writing exercises to build concision, voice & narrative power.

📸 Photo: Erika Morillo
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Sharpen your fiction w/ Angie Cruz @acruzwriter at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat.
In “Revising the Scene,” learn revision strategies, close reading, and generative techniques to strengthen character, setting & plot.

📸 Photo: Erika Morillo
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Explore the space between realism & the surreal with @king_nk at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat.
In “Seeing Above + Below + Through,” you’ll examine how imagination expands & strengthens your creative work.

📸 Photo: Alex M. Philip
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Join award-winning author & playwright @AMMstuff at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat for “Where Do Stories Come From?” to discuss why we write, how we build trust with readers, and what qualities writers need most.

📸 Photo: Travis Silverman

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Sharpen your writing practice with @king_nk at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat.
In “The Fundamental Tools,” you’ll explore close reading, idea generation & revision techniques to strengthen your craft.

📸 Photo: Alex M. Philip
Reserve your spot: https://t.co/fO1e4PBeR2

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Bestselling author & IWR co-founder Eliza Reid (@elizajeanreid) is leading “Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat — a workshop on drawing powerful stories from real life, building trust with subjects, and crafting compelling nonfiction.

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National Book Award winner Susan Choi leads “Plotting Conflict” at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat — a workshop that helps writers identify core story tensions and shape them into strong plots.
All levels welcome.

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Sharpen your storytelling fundamentals with @AMMstuff at the 2026 IWR!
Her workshop, “We All Need to Know How to Write a Good Scene,” covers character, setting, dialogue, pacing, inciting incidents & more — with hands-on exercises and feedback.

📸 Photo: Travis Silverman

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Award-winning author & Métis-Cree historian Jesse Thistle is leading “The Métis-Cree Storytelling Tradition” at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat — an advanced workshop blending Indigenous history, memoir craft, and an empathy-building writing exercise.

📸 Photo: Marta Hewson

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Learn how to stretch suspense like a “rubber band” with @eosnos at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat.
His workshop explores how to keep readers hooked by delaying the answer to “What happens next?” — even in subtle or serious stories.
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Join award-winning author Jesse Thistle at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat for “Finding Voice Amid Impostor Syndrome.”
A beginner-friendly session on understanding doubt, embracing nonfiction craft, and finding your rightful place as a writer.

📸 Photo: Marta Hewson

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Join @eosnos at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat for “Pitch to Publication,” a workshop on turning raw ideas into focused, compelling longform nonfiction.
What makes a story vs. a topic? What catches an editor’s eye? Bring your pitch ideas.
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Join award-winning novelist @kamilashamsie at the 2026 Iceland Writers Retreat for “Where Are We? The Importance of Setting.”
Learn how intentional choices about place — down to the room or corner — shape your story’s possibilities.

📸 Photo: Alex von Tunzelmann