I didn’t really know what to expect from the writing retreat, but I wanted to go because I thought it would be useful to be away from the distractions of everyday life, (two kids, husband and dog) and just focus on writing. Actually I found it really useful to be with other students who were all writing and I got a lot more done than I thought I would. It was also great to have support available on hand to answer questions which I still had about structure. I felt enthused after the retreat and I now have a clear plan of how to finish my dissertation ahead of schedule so I can enjoy the kids’ summer holiday! (Fiona Townsend, Fine Art MA, 2016).