The Fiction Writers program of the Oxbelly Retreat brings together writers from around the world for a week of literary and creative exchange, held at Costa Navarino in historic Messinia, Greece.

Fellows engage in workshops and craft sessions led by faculty and guests who are themselves established and acclaimed writers and industry leaders, followed by unstructured time to write in the serene and transformative environment the Messinian scenic landscape offers. Fellows attend interdisciplinary programming in the evenings – a curated series of sessions exploring the craft of writing, readings, screenings and panel discussions that cut across multiple mediums.  

Application Deadline: January 14, 2026. The program has no cost to apply and all expenses for fellows are covered

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