“From the quiet coastlines of the Cyclades to the cinematic stages of Portugal, join me in 2026 for a year of storytelling, craft, and connection.” — Jonas Saul
I have spent over two decades crafting tension and selling millions of books, but the most rewarding part of this journey is sharing what I’ve learned with you.
Whether we are dissecting the mechanics of a scene in a Greek olive grove or exploring the cinematic future of storytelling at a film festival in Portugal, these moments are about more than just craft—they are about the community we’ve built together.
Explore my 2026 schedule below. I invite you to join me for an immersive experience designed to elevate your writing and ignite your creative spark.
FEATURED INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCE
Finisterra Portugal Film Art & Tourism Festival
Sines & Arrábida, Portugal
November 2 – 6, 2026
Jonas Saul joins this prestigious 15th-anniversary festival as an honored guest and juror.
UPCOMING WRITING & READING RETREATS
WRITING MASTERCLASSES
Loire Valley Masterclass,
April 13 – 19, 2026
Amorgos Masterclass,
May 10 – 16, 2026
Tolo Masterclass
September 20-27, 2026
Santorini Writing Retreat with Kelly Dwyer
October 7-13, 2026
Crete Word Count Retreat
October 26 -November 1, 2026
READING RETREATS
Reading Retreat with Ruth Ware, Mark Edwards
Jun 2 – 9, 2026
A Santorini reading retreat with Liv Constantine
October 1 – 7, 2026
