Amalfi, Italy

Packing for your retreat to beautiful Italy…

Craving a writing retreat that doesn’t just inspire you—but transforms you? This October, I’m inviting a small, handpicked group of writers to join me, Stephanie Shephard—award-nominated Black woman author, screenwriter, and coach—on Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast.

Let me be real: Nothing hits quite like waking up to sunlight shimmering off the Mediterranean, espresso in hand, ready to dig into your story with a community of women who are ready to write and reclaim their voice.

Why the Amalfi Coast?

It’s more than the blue water and lemon groves. It’s the feeling you get walking ancient streets in the morning, the wild freedom of journaling under an olive tree, and the quiet sisterhood of sharing a meal—knowing every woman in the room is there to turn her pain, hope, and joy into art. Sign up now!

What You Get (And Why You Can’t Get This on Zoom)

Daily Writing Workshops – We dive deep. Character, plot, voice, structure—plus space to write new work, revise, or finally finish that book.
Personal Coaching with Me – I meet you where you are. Struggling with confidence? Stuck on your second act? Need a cheerleader? You’ll get it all.
Culinary Experiences – This isn’t some basic hotel food. We’re talking farm-to-table Italian dinners, fresh pastries, local wine, and yes—espresso until your heart sings.
Cultural Immersion – We explore tiny Amalfi villages, take in the coast by boat, and draw inspiration from real Italian life.
Soulful Community – Women in every genre and background—if you need a safe, empowering space to tell your story, you belong here.

Who Should Come?

This retreat is for writers at every stage—if you’re burned out, blocked, ambitious, or just hungry for time and space to create. If you’ve felt unseen or unwelcome in other literary spaces, this retreat was made for you.

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You’ve found it. This is not a crowded conference or a copy-paste package. This is intimate, real, and rooted in legacy—my mission is to help you start or finish your story and leave Italy changed.

Details

When: October 13–20, 2025

Where: Amalfi Coast, Italy

How many spots? Fewer than 12, to guarantee everyone gets personal attention.

What’s included:

7 nights in a gorgeous Amalfi villa
Daily breakfast and gourmet dinners
All workshops and group coaching
Guided writing time and feedback
Excursions to local sights (optional, but unmissable)
Wine, coffee, laughter, and support you’ll remember forever

Not included: Airfare (but I’ll help you plan), transportation to and from the airport, lunches, and souvenirs.

How to Apply

Visit stephanieshephard.com to read more and reserve your spot, on sale today!

Why Me? Why Now?

I built this retreat because I know what it’s like to need escape, healing, and a creative breakthrough. I’ve helped writers finish their first novels, revive abandoned dreams, and even land agents. You don’t have to be published. You just have to want to write.

You are worthy of your own story—and of seeing the Amalfi Coast from a place of possibility, not just as a tourist, but as an artist.

Spaces are limited—this is for the bold, the curious, the women who want more.

Ready to write your story where the sea meets the sky?

Apply today. I can’t wait to welcome you to Italy.

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Amalfi Coast Writing Retreat for Women: 7 Days to Rewrite Your Life’s Story with Stephanie Shephard