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Milford SF Writers
MILFORD is a long-established gathering of authors who write speculative fiction (in its widest sense). We run two events annually: a retreat week in May, and a critique week in September.
Milford has been running in the UK from 1972.
Our new venue for all events is Gladstone's Library,
Near Chester, North Wales.
For questions, or to go on our mailing list for future Milford events, email
jacey@jaceybedford.co.uk,
or phone UK 01484 606230.
Upcoming Events
MILFORD WRITERS' RETREAT
Sat 8th - 15th May 2027
Booking form
Cost £1041 for the week, bed: breakfast and evening meal.
13 places already booked, but more places still available.
A week in the company of other writers with time to write in delightful surroundings with meals provided. Networking/Social time. Note - there's no publication qualification for the retreat.
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MILFORD CRITIQUE WEEK
Sat 11th - Sat 18th September 2027
Booking form
Cost £1070 for the week: bed, breakfast and evening meal.
Booking Open Now
At the critique week, we critique work, discuss ideas, and generally connect with other like-minded writers.
Invitations are extended to any published SF author, from relative newcomers to those who might barely recall what rejection slips look like. Milford first timers are particularly welcome.
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We are delighted to announce that Gladstone's Library have kindly agreed to provide one bursary place as part of our Writers of Colour Bursary scheme.
Our Bursary Writers
2026
Katalina Watt
and
Shreya Anasuya
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Fundraising anthologies for the Milford Bursary for Writers of Colour.
Buy the anthologies. Read all about them.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
All writers of SF/F are welcome, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or planet of origin.