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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.
From 2024 our new venue for all events is
Gladstone's Library, Near Chester, North Wales.
Upcoming Events
MILFORD CRITIQUE WEEK
Saturday 13th - Sat 20th September 2025
Cost £765
Bookings now open
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 may only dimly recall what rejection slips look like. Milford first timers are particularly welcome.
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MILFORD WRITERS' RETREAT
Sat 10th - 17th May 2025
Cost £740
Fully Booked - Enquire for Waiting List
A week in the company of other writers with time to write in delightful surroundings with meals provided. Social time at meal-times and evenings. Note - there's no publication qualification for the retreat.
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For questions, or to go on our mailing list for future Milford events, email
jacey(at)jaceybedford.co.uk,
or phone UK 01484 606230.
WRITERS of COLOUR
Bursary writers 2025 will be announced soon
The bursary scheme is intended as an encouragement, not a quota. All SF/F writers who are 'Milford qualified' are welcome to apply for paid Conference places.
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Eclectic Dreams
Available now
A fundraising anthology for the Milford Bursary
Buy it here
Read all about it.
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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.