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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 9th - 16th May 2026
Cost £1041 Still a couple of places left
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
Saturday 12th - Sat 19th September 2026
Bookings are now open. Still 3 places available
at a cost of £1056 for the week, bed, breakfast and evening meal.
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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NEWS
We are delighted to announce that Gladstone's Library have kindly agreed to provide one bursary place each September from 2026 for a period of five years as part of our Writers of Colour bursary.
WRITERS of COLOUR
Bursary applications will open again in
November 2026 for September 2027
Our Bursary Writers
2026 are
Katalina Watt
and
Shreya Anasuya
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Fundraising anthologies for the Milford Bursary for Writers of Colour.
Hidden Shadows
Launches Easter 2026
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.