Southern Portugal Writers

05/03/2026

Writing and curiosity.
Having lived in and written about Portugal for over 17 years, Sue Hall explores what sparks her curiosity and how that shapes her creative process. In this thoughtful conversation, Sue shares the moments that lead her to ask questions and the habits of creating community that keep investigation alive.
Discover simple strategies for staying curious and inspired by joining the travel-writing retreat, 18–21 May, on Monte Agudo, Tavira, Portugal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBBMFDZ_VZ0
https://www.suehall.net/join-us-in-18-21-may-2026-for.../

Having lived and written about Portugal for over 17 years, Sue Hall explores what sparks her curiosity and how that shapes her creative process. In this thou...

08/02/2026

Join us in Portugal on 18-21 May 2026 for our Travel Writing Retreat

This retreat is not just about improving writing skills. It is also about discovering why travel writing matters. We draw inspiration partly from 19th century English art critic John Ruskin, for whom beauty was key. Ruskin taught drawing to working men and he wanted to go beyond technique. His fundamental aim, he said, was to develop in his students a deeper appreciation of beauty....

This retreat is not just about improving writing skills. It is also about discovering why travel writing matters. We draw inspiration partly from 19th century English art critic John Ruskin, for wh…

08/12/2025

https://www.suehall.net/celebrating-connection-at-the-open-mic-night/

Last month, towards the end of an autumn day, some of the artistic community in the Eastern Algarve, came together to transcend borders, languages, and backgrounds. The Open Mic Night, held on Nove…

27/10/2025

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✨⚡️📒📔Could this work as a spring treat - a travel writing course in the sunny Algarve? This course aims to give you the tools and the mindset to bring your ideas to life. There can be so much richness in travel writing. Aromas, colours, evocation of place, a diversity of voices, a celebration of beauty. Writers Stephen Powell and Sue Hall will be facilitating this retreat in the tranquil hills just outside of Tavira on May 18-21 2026.
https://stephenpowellauthor.com/travel-writing-course-in-the-algarve
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14/08/2025

Next Writing Workshop Thursday 4th September. DM for location and more information.

Portuguese Somersault, published in 1934, is a travel story in the vagabond style by two eccentric Brits, Jan and Cora Gordon. I have been thinking about the September workshop and the stories we w…