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Write with your community away from the noise
Write with your
community away
from the noise
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Top Selected writers from the Forge Writing Program will be completely funded by Indie press for their project!
One of India's Fastest Growing Self-publishing Platform with 30,000+ books published in both print and ebook format.
Top Selected writers from the Forge Writing Program will be completely funded by Indie press for their project!
One of India's Fastest Growing Self-publishing Platform with 30,000+ books
published in both print and ebook format.
Top Selected writers from the Forge Writing Program will be completely funded by
Indie press for their project!
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What is
Forge Writing?
What is
Forge
Writing?
A serene view, a cosy corner, a breeze of smiles, a blank canvas and a master storyteller to guide you through your pages - that's the Forge-Writing.
Give us 6 days, and we will help you forge a freshly minted book manuscript, screenplay or film treatment. no matter where you are from or what you have already written.
Over this, we help you discover and create your writing process.
And ofcourse you are not alone in this journey we bring along 20 overcaffeinated writers too :)
A serene view, a cosy corner, a breeze of smiles, a blank canvas and a master storyteller to guide you through your pages - that's the Forge-Writing.
Give us 6 days, and we will help you forge a freshly minted book manuscript, screenplay or film treatment. no matter where you are from or what you have already written.
And through this, we help you discover and create your writing process. Plus you are not alone in this journey we bring along 20 overcaffeinated writers too :)
Our Students' Work
Our Students' Work
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Ishwariya Gopi
Edition 2 Shillong
Sunny Kotala
Edition 3 Goa
Yuvaraj
Edition 3 Goa
Neelima Rao
Edition 2 Shillong
Why you need this?
Why you
need this?
Write away from the hustle and
bustle of your daily life because
you don’t have time with
everything going on around you.
Write away from the hustle and
bustle of your daily life because
you don’t have time with
everything going on around you.
Discover your own unique writing
process to help you for the rest of
your writing journey, even after the
program
Discover your own unique writing
process to help you for the rest of
your writing journey, even after the
program
Learn the technical concepts that
will help you write in a structured
way and accelerate your process.
Learn the technical concepts that
will help you write in a structured
way and accelerate your process.
Join a creative community and
make friends for life with
writers like you
Join a creative community and
make friends for life with
writers like you
work in progress
work in progress
Choose
what you
Create
Choose
what you
Create
Each writer that joins Forge Writing has a different want and need and we love that, so it doesn't matter if you are an aspiring author, writer, or poet, choose a creation you want to work on and we'll help you stay razor-focused.
Each writer that joins Forge Writing has a different want and need and we love that, so it doesn't matter if you are an aspiring author, writer, or poet, choose a creation you want to work on and we'll help you stay razor-focused.
15-minutes
pilot short film’s script
15-minutes
pilot short film’s script
Film treatment of
your feature film
Film treatment of
your feature film
Web series
treatment
Web series
treatment
First and last chapter of
your book along with logline
First and last chapter of
your book along with logline
A collection of
short stories
A collection of
short stories
Everything
you get
Everything
you get
A Luxury
Stay
at a carefully chosen creative
retreat to fuel your inspiration
All Meals
Covered
good meal fuels
great ideas
Structured
Workshops
guiding you from 0 to 1
in your project.
One-on-One
Mentoring
sessions with seasoned authors and screenwriters to help you every step of the way
Peer to
Peer learning
and feedback sessions that help you collaborate with your community
Your Writer’s
community
Lifetime access to the LevelUp Learning and Forge community with over 20,000 writers, filmmakers, and storytellers.
Writer’s
Toolkit
curated for you with love from the Forge team
A Luxury
Stay
at a carefully chosen
creative retreat to
fuel your inspiration
All Meals
Covered
good meal fuels
great ideas
Structured
Workshops
guiding you
from 0 to 1
in your project.
One-on-One
Mentoring
sessions with
seasoned authors
and screenwriters to help
you every step of the way
Peer to
Peer learning
and feedback sessions that help you collaborate with your community
Your Writer’s
community
Lifetime access to the LevelUp Learning and Forge community with over 20,000 writers, filmmakers, and storytellers.
Writer’s Toolkit
curated for you with love
from the Forge team
The Forge
Process
The Forge
Process
The Forge Writing is designed by writers who have been through your journey.
A day will consist of 3 types of sessions
The Forge Writing is designed by writers who have been through your journey.
A day will consist of 3 types of sessions
A learning session/experience
A learning
session/
experience
a masterclass, a workshop, an activity - anything through which you learn something new
a masterclass, a workshop, an activity - anything through which you learn something new
A dedicated
writing block
A dedicated
writing
block
time blocked off from the world, on you and your story
time blocked off from the world, on you and your story
A one-to-one
mentorship session with your assigned mentor
A one-to-one
mentorship
session with
your mentor
personalised one-to-one attention with your mentor
personalised one-to-one attention with your mentor
Your
Mentors
Your
Mentors
Praveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.
Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film Direction
Santhosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.
Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and Entrepreneurship
Prashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think Music
Praveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think MusicPraveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think MusicPraveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think Music
Praveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think MusicPraveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think MusicPraveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think MusicPraveena Shivram
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Praveena Shivram is a Chennai-based writer with over 15 years of experience in national publications such as The Hindu, Arts Illustrated, Open Magazine and TOI.
She holds a Master's in Writing for Performance from the University of Leeds.
Her notable works include the award- winning short story Neer, featured in the Commonwealth Short StoryCompetition.
Deepthi Govindrajan
Writer| Creative Director
Deepthi Govindarajan is a skilled freelance writer known for her ability to transform imaginative concepts into engaging screenplays and narratives across various genres.
She has worked on notable films such as Arrambam (2013), July Kaatril (2019), and Appatha (2023), showcasing her versatility in the film industry.Praveen R
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction and Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has mentored over 150 students at L V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai
Has trained over 25,000 aspiring filmmakers across the country and has hosted 180+ workshops on Screenwriting & Film DirectionSanthosh Mathevan
Author | Screenwriter | Mentor
Santhosh Mathevan has been a journalist since 2015, writing on cinema and culture for leading media houses.
He transitioned to film as a screenwriter and script consultant, collaborating with top production companies.
He is a former Content Manager (Tamil) at a leading Indian OTT platform, also serving as a script doctor and consultant.Rahul Srinivas
Screenwriter | Director | Mentor
Runs India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community.
Founder of LevelUp Learning, an online educational platform.
Directed and produced the masterclasses of Karthik Subbaraj, G Venket Ram, Anthony Gonsalvez, DRK Kiran and Ravi Basrur.
Maestro of Modern Storytelling and EntrepreneurshipPrashanth G
Writer| Creative Director | Producer
Former Creative Director and Content Manager at ZEE 5 Tamil for multiple web series & Executive Producer for May6 Entertainment, Showrunner for their projects with MX Player.
Youngest Contestant in Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3: Made 6 short films in 2016, one of them hit 1M views.
Freelance Writing and Direction for Music Videos,
30+ Ads including Zomato, CRED and Think Music
How to Apply?
How to
Apply?
Pay a refundable
application fee
approximately 1% of
the program fee
Get a Decision
Within 12-48 hours, good luck
Request an invite
via our online form
(7-9 mins), write your heart out
Interview with our
Admission panel
Make sure you show us
all that person
Pack your bags
Join us for the experience
of a lifetime!
Pay a refundable
application fee
approximately 1% of
the program fee
Get a Decision
Within 12-48 hours, good luck
Request an invite
via our online form
(7-9 mins), write your heart out
Interview with our
Admission panel
Make sure you show us
all that person
Pack your bags
Join us for the experience
of a lifetime!
Come for the learning
Stay for the community
Come for the learning
Stay for the community
Work on our productions
Work on our productions
Work with our mentors
Work with our mentors
Online guest lectures
Online guest lectures
Offline learning experiences
Offline learning experiences
A community that celebrates you on
A community that celebrates you on
Offline community meet-ups
Offline community meet-ups
The Forge Writing
Editions
The Forge
Writing
Editions
Current
Current
Offline
Offline
6 Days
6 Days
September 19th to 24th 2025
September 19th to 24th 2025
Program Fee
Program Fee
INR 65,000
INR 65,000
Current
Current
Offline
Offline
6 Days
6 Days
October 31st to November 5th 2025
October 31st to November 5th 2025
Program Fee
Program Fee
INR 65,000
INR 65,000
Behind the Scenes
Behind the
Scenes
Our Heros'
Journey
Our Heros'
Journey
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How do I apply?
Click Request Invite, pay the small (refundable) application fee, fill in your form, and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a 20-min interview. Only around 15% reach this stage—so take your time with the form.
What do you look for in a writer?
You don’t need to be polished—just passionate. If you’ve been writing consistently (stories, scenes, essays, screenplays, even drafts you haven’t finished), you’re who we’re looking for.
Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, if we’re unable to offer you a seat this time, we’ll refund it.
Why go away to write?
Because writing needs quiet. Six days in a beautiful, peaceful place with no chores, no noise, just you and your words—it changes everything.
How many mentors will there be?
Usually 3 mentors for a full cohort (20 writers), and 2 mentors if we keep it smaller. They run workshops, one-on-one feedback sessions, and help you shape your work in real time.
What does a day at Forge look like?
Morning: Learning craft workshop, feedback session, or writing exercise Afternoon: Quiet writing time (phones off, deep focus) Evening: One-on-one mentor sessions or group reflections.
What support do I get after the retreat?
You’ll join our lifelong writing community. We host critique circles, co-writing sprints, and share paid writing/editing gigs regularly. *What’s the deal with IndiePress & Westland?* The top 2 writers from each retreat get their books published by IndiePress—print and digital, fully funded. Both IndiePress and Westland also run live sessions on how publishing works, what editors look for, and how to pitch. All writers also get access to discounted ISBNs, cover design, and self-publishing support if they want it.
What does the fee cover?
• Your stay (shared room - double occupancy), all meals, and yes, unlimited coffee • Daily workshops, writing exercises, and mentor feedback • Two sessions online on publishing • Writing toolkit templates • Lifetime access to our community (Travel to the venue isn’t included)
Can I pay in parts?
Yes! Pay ₹15K to confirm your seat. The rest can be paid over 3 months (via LevelUp) or 6 months (no-cost EMI via credit card or HDFC debit card). You just need to finish payments 30 days before the retreat.
What will I create by the end?
That depends on your path: Book writers: A polished short story or essay, OR your opening & closing chapters + logline Screenwriters: A short film script (15 mins) OR a full treatment for a feature/web series Every writer leaves with something substantial—often, the best draft they’ve written yet.
What are my chances of getting published?
Top drafts get pitched directly to IndiePress. Westland editors also review Forge alumni work every few months—several of our writers are now under review or signed.
How do I apply?
Click Request Invite, pay the small (refundable) application fee, fill in your form, and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a 20-min interview. Only around 15% reach this stage—so take your time with the form.
What do you look for in a writer?
You don’t need to be polished—just passionate. If you’ve been writing consistently (stories, scenes, essays, screenplays, even drafts you haven’t finished), you’re who we’re looking for.
Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, if we’re unable to offer you a seat this time, we’ll refund it.
Why go away to write?
Because writing needs quiet. Six days in a beautiful, peaceful place with no chores, no noise, just you and your words—it changes everything.
How many mentors will there be?
Usually 3 mentors for a full cohort (20 writers), and 2 mentors if we keep it smaller. They run workshops, one-on-one feedback sessions, and help you shape your work in real time.
What does a day at Forge look like?
Morning: Learning craft workshop, feedback session, or writing exercise Afternoon: Quiet writing time (phones off, deep focus) Evening: One-on-one mentor sessions or group reflections.
What support do I get after the retreat?
You’ll join our lifelong writing community. We host critique circles, co-writing sprints, and share paid writing/editing gigs regularly. *What’s the deal with IndiePress & Westland?* The top 2 writers from each retreat get their books published by IndiePress—print and digital, fully funded. Both IndiePress and Westland also run live sessions on how publishing works, what editors look for, and how to pitch. All writers also get access to discounted ISBNs, cover design, and self-publishing support if they want it.
What does the fee cover?
• Your stay (shared room - double occupancy), all meals, and yes, unlimited coffee • Daily workshops, writing exercises, and mentor feedback • Two sessions online on publishing • Writing toolkit templates • Lifetime access to our community (Travel to the venue isn’t included)
Can I pay in parts?
Yes! Pay ₹15K to confirm your seat. The rest can be paid over 3 months (via LevelUp) or 6 months (no-cost EMI via credit card or HDFC debit card). You just need to finish payments 30 days before the retreat.
What will I create by the end?
That depends on your path: Book writers: A polished short story or essay, OR your opening & closing chapters + logline Screenwriters: A short film script (15 mins) OR a full treatment for a feature/web series Every writer leaves with something substantial—often, the best draft they’ve written yet.
What are my chances of getting published?
Top drafts get pitched directly to IndiePress. Westland editors also review Forge alumni work every few months—several of our writers are now under review or signed.
How do I apply?
Click Request Invite, pay the small (refundable) application fee, fill in your form, and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a 20-min interview. Only around 15% reach this stage—so take your time with the form.
What do you look for in a writer?
You don’t need to be polished—just passionate. If you’ve been writing consistently (stories, scenes, essays, screenplays, even drafts you haven’t finished), you’re who we’re looking for.
Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, if we’re unable to offer you a seat this time, we’ll refund it.
Why go away to write?
Because writing needs quiet. Six days in a beautiful, peaceful place with no chores, no noise, just you and your words—it changes everything.
How many mentors will there be?
Usually 3 mentors for a full cohort (20 writers), and 2 mentors if we keep it smaller. They run workshops, one-on-one feedback sessions, and help you shape your work in real time.
What does a day at Forge look like?
Morning: Learning craft workshop, feedback session, or writing exercise Afternoon: Quiet writing time (phones off, deep focus) Evening: One-on-one mentor sessions or group reflections.
What support do I get after the retreat?
You’ll join our lifelong writing community. We host critique circles, co-writing sprints, and share paid writing/editing gigs regularly. *What’s the deal with IndiePress & Westland?* The top 2 writers from each retreat get their books published by IndiePress—print and digital, fully funded. Both IndiePress and Westland also run live sessions on how publishing works, what editors look for, and how to pitch. All writers also get access to discounted ISBNs, cover design, and self-publishing support if they want it.
What does the fee cover?
• Your stay (shared room - double occupancy), all meals, and yes, unlimited coffee • Daily workshops, writing exercises, and mentor feedback • Two sessions online on publishing • Writing toolkit templates • Lifetime access to our community (Travel to the venue isn’t included)
Can I pay in parts?
Yes! Pay ₹15K to confirm your seat. The rest can be paid over 3 months (via LevelUp) or 6 months (no-cost EMI via credit card or HDFC debit card). You just need to finish payments 30 days before the retreat.
What will I create by the end?
That depends on your path: Book writers: A polished short story or essay, OR your opening & closing chapters + logline Screenwriters: A short film script (15 mins) OR a full treatment for a feature/web series Every writer leaves with something substantial—often, the best draft they’ve written yet.
What are my chances of getting published?
Top drafts get pitched directly to IndiePress. Westland editors also review Forge alumni work every few months—several of our writers are now under review or signed.
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