Virtual Writers’ Retreat

Your creative dreams are just a click away. 

After successfully creating writers’ retreats for 4 years, we are going virtual! Embark on a 2-week literary adventure with us.

With Bound’s Virtual Writers’ Retreat, twelve handpicked writers come together for an immersive program designed to help them achieve a new level of creative confidence. Experience the joy of crafting a story in a safe and collaborative environment with mentorship from established authors. Then lean back and thank the universe because you have reached the perfect place!

Reconnect. Revive. Reinvent.

If you have a busy schedule and can’t spend the time traveling to a far away location, but still want the retreat experience, Bound Virtual Writer’s retreat is for you! Immerse yourself in a restorative, in-depth learning experience, curated to help you recharge your social, physical, mental and creative batteries and to reignite your love for writing. After all, the places you create and the worlds you create might even be better than reality.

At the end of the day, every aspect of the retreat –  the mentors, the workshops, and the books we gift to the participants – is carefully planned.
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Transformative workshops designed and facilitated by professional writers.

Personalized one on one mentorship sessions with established authors

Share strengths with fellow participants in feedback and editing sessions.

Explore new avenues of sparking creative ideas with workshops and events like theater, spoken word, and music nights

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Who should apply?

Writers of all formats (short stories, poetry, screenwriters, playwrights, non-fiction writers, and other formats) who seek their tribe. Whether you wish to develop new ideas with a receptive and warm community, or crave the opportunity to fine-tune your current work, this retreat is the place for you.

The Bound Process

Twelve talented and promising writers will be selected from the applications we receive. Once selected, we ask for up to five pages of your work to be discussed during the retreat.

Every participant is assigned a mentor. We will assign one of our experienced authors as your mentor. They will conduct workshops and provide personal guidance throughout the retreat.

Your expert mentor will read your work and give you detailed feedback in two one-on-one sessions. They will also curate a Masterclass based on your writing needs.

Join a select group of writers and receive access to our specialized mentor-led workshops, lively sessions, and tips for writing during the pandemic!

Twelve talented and promising writers will be selected from the applications we receive. Once selected, we ask for up to five pages of your work to be discussed during the retreat.

Every participant is assigned a mentor. We will assign one of our experienced authors as your mentor. They will conduct workshops and provide personal guidance throughout the retreat.

Your expert mentor will read your work and give you detailed feedback in two one-on-one sessions. They will also curate a Masterclass based on your writing needs.

Join a select group of writers and receive access to our specialized mentor-led workshops, lively sessions, and tips for writing during the pandemic!

Your creative dreams are just a click away.

You are not alone in the creative challenges that you face. Your virtual creative community awaits. See more about our community here.

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Mentors

Benefit from one-on-one mentoring with these industry stalwarts

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Chandrahas Choudhry

Chandrahas Choudhury is the author of the novel Clouds, published in January 2018 by Simon & Schuster. His first novel, Arzee the Dwarf, was published by HarperCollins, shortlisted for the Commonwealth First Book Prize, translated into German and Spanish, and chosen by World Literature Today in 2010 as one of “60 Essential Works of Modern Indian Literature in English”. He is the editor of a short introduction to the pleasures of Indian literature called India: A Traveler’s Literary Companion. He was formerly the Fiction & Poetry editor of The Caravan, and in 2010 he was a visiting fellow at the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. His new book, Tales of My China Dragon, will be published in 2019.

Amitabha Bagchi

Amitabha Bagchi’s first novel, Above Average, was published in 2007 by HarperCollins India and became a bestseller. His second novel, The Householder, was published to critical acclaim in 2012 by Fourth Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins India. This Place, his most recent published work, was published in 2013, also by Fourth Estate. It was nominated for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Prize 2015 and shortlisted for the Raymond Crossword Book Award 2014. Bagchi lives in New Delhi with his wife and son. His next book, a novel entitled Half the Night Is Gone, is due to be released in May 2018.

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Group 15

Chandrahas Choudhry

Chandrahas Choudhury is the author of the novel Clouds, published in January 2018 by Simon & Schuster. His first novel, Arzee the Dwarf, was published by HarperCollins, shortlisted for the Commonwealth First Book Prize, translated into German and Spanish, and chosen by World Literature Today in 2010 as one of “60 Essential Works of Modern Indian Literature in English”. He is the editor of a short introduction to the pleasures of Indian literature called India: A Traveler’s Literary Companion. He was formerly the Fiction & Poetry editor of The Caravan, and in 2010 he was a visiting fellow at the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. His new book, Tales of My China Dragon, will be published in 2019.

Limited seats available

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Apply today for a memorable experience that will inspire you and revitalize your writing!

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A transformative experience for both participants and mentors!

“I enjoyed the fact that Bound had taken care to select participants who were serious writers writing good English. My personal highlight was the peer review sessions as well as the individual sessions with my mentor. I appreciate the way forward that was shown to me with regard to my book, and that I am finally in touch with a community of writers. The virtual nature of the workshop notwithstanding, I think I took back a huge treasure of ideas, skills and a positive attitude.”
—  Meera Sundararajan
—  Meera Sundararajan
“The experimental fiction workshop nudged me to step out of my comfort zones and explore varying narrative voices which were different from my natural style. It was fun to play with sentence structure, grammar, plot, and just let go of expectations. The exercises unlocked some brilliant ideas not only in my writing but also in the other writers at the workshop. I recommend the session to anyone looking to expand their range of writing.”
—  Malcolm Carvalho
—  Malcolm Carvalho
“Bound’s virtual retreat was the perfect place to explore writing as a craft. It was wonderfully organized and all the participants brought their unique perspectives to the table. The instructors and mentors were insightful and I've learned a lot from them! This retreat was an important step in my writing journey.”
— Rohit Kadam
— Rohit Kadam
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Bound Virtual Writers’ Retreat includes

16 hours of teaching time, 4 hours of feedback sessions, 2 hours of guest lectures

Two one hour one-on-one mentoring sessions with seasoned and widely published authors and industry experts

Real time feedback from mentors and peers on your WIPs

Transformative workshops on creation, craft, and publishing 

Brainstorming sessions for collaborative work and quiet time to work on your writing in peace and solitude

Access to Bound’s writing community of 150 past retreat participants, curated by us over the last 5 years 

A digital certificate to commemorate your time at the retreat

Curated goody bag for every writer!

Cost to attend: Rs 20,000/- only!

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Come Join our Community of over 35,000 Writers!

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are looking for a one-on-one engagement with a personalized curriculum, then our mentorship program is meant for you. The duration and choice between 1,3, or 6 months depends on your availability, your goals and timeline, and your budget. If you are not sure which model to choose, we can help you find your perfect option. Email us at [email protected].

Bound has access to a pool of experienced writers who have gone through a rigorous vetting process spearheaded by our team. We will find the best writer for you based on your subject, genre, and style.
Yes, we have a weekly check in process where you, the writer, and team Bound will be constant touch to ensure timely and consistent feedback.
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