Arvon is all about writers.

Our residential writing courses pluck you from your everyday life and place you gently in one of our four writers’ houses, insulated from the busy outside world of email, internet and mobile phones. Whichever house you choose – in Devon, Inverness-shire, Shropshire or West Yorkshire – we will give you the freedom of time and space to write, supported by expert practical tuition and the encouragement of a community of writers.

At Arvon we’re dedicated to getting everyone writing, whether you’re a novice, expert or anywhere in between: there are no qualifications needed. All you need is the desire to write. Everyone is welcome and wherever you are with your writing, there is a course to suit you. For 40 years we have created an ideal creative environment, where newcomers can begin writing and existing writers can improve their craft and find new sustenance and inspiration. Working and living as a writer amongst other writers has been a huge catalyst and inspiration to thousands of people since Arvon began in 1968.