MWS Spring Writing Retreat Application Form

🗓️ Thursday May 8th - Monday 12th 2025 📍 Órgiva, Spain

Join us for a transformative writing retreat in which you'll explore self-expression, develop your storytelling toolkit, and energize your unique, authentic voice.

You'll be immersed in a rich, inspiring experience, with generative writing exercises, 1-to-1 coaching sessions, and art workshops, as well as visits to local Muslim gatherings and the Alhambra Palace in Granada. Our goal is for you to leave feeling refreshed, challenged, and revitalized as a writer.

To secure your spot, a $250 deposit is required. Once we receive your application, we’ll reach out to you and provide the payment link for the remaining sum.

Please fill out this form so we can get to know you better, insha'Allah.

Name

Email

What genres do you write in? (short story, novel, literary non-fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, etc). Is there are genre you would like to explore?

Do you have any writing published?

A

Yes

B

No

Share with us your social media handles. Let's follow each other!

We have two groups of writing workshops. Please let us know which group better suits your writing needs.

A

Generative writing (For those who want to get their creative juices going and see where their writing takes them.)

B

Project writing (For those who are working on a writing project. This is suited for writers working on a manuscript or other writing projects. You will receive tailored guidance and support)

Have you participated in writing workshops or writers' groups?

A

Yes

B

No

How did you hear about the Muslim Writers' Salon and this retreat?

Where do you currently live? How do you plan to travel to the retreat?

Do you have any dietary restrictions or special requests? If so, please state below.

Are there any disability accommodations we can provide for you? If so, please let us know.

What are you reading right now?

What type of accommodations will you request?

A

Private Room Price: $1360 (approx €1290/ £1080)

B

Shared: $1200 (approx €1140 euros/ £950)

Attending with a friend or family member? Please let us know their name to place you together in the accommodations.

What's your favorite snack?

What are you looking the most forward to at this writing retreat? Check all that apply

Having a dedicated time and space to write

Craft workshops

Meeting other Muslim writers

1:1 Sessions with Medina + Nafisah

Creative activities

Traveling to Andalucia, Spain

Other