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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.
OUR NEW VENUE FOR ALL EVENTS
Gladstone's Library,
Hawarden, (Near Chester) North Wales.
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Recent Milfords / Recent Retreats
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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
Bookings now open
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.
Eclectic Dreams
Available now
A fundraising anthology for the Milford Bursary
Buy it here
Read all about it.
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WRITERS of COLOUR
Bursary writer 2024
Naomi Eselojor (Nigeria)
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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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.