Day three of the Write by the Water writers retreat started with a morning talk with Jack, and then the group went their separate ways to work on writing projects. Some printed their pages and took them to the beach where the sound of the waves caressing the shoreline provided the perfect background, while others stretched […]
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Santa Rosa Beach Writers Retreat: Day Two
Writing Writing retreats Writing tipsToday was a productive day at the retreat. Breakfast was followed by a group discussion. Then, our writer-in-residence, Jack Riggs invited each of the writers to spend some one-on-one time with him during the stay to talk about their writing journey, their current projects, and to answer questions they have about writing and the writing […]
Writers Unite at Santa Rosa Beach: Day One
Writing Writing retreats Writing tipsArrived at Santa Rosa Beach just before noon. The house couldn’t be more perfect for our week-long adventure with our small group of writers. Our cast of characters for the retreat includes writers from as nearby as Panama City and as far away as British Columbia, Canada. Yes, with Colleen’s application, we are able to […]
5 Tips for Living a Writer’s Life
Writing Writing retreats Writing tipsGuest post by author Mike Jastrzebski For the past seven years I’ve been living the writer’s life as a full-time writer, although this is the first year I’ve earned any income for my endeavors. How is that possible you might wonder? To give you a little background, my wife, Mary, and I moved aboard our […]
This is where the magic happens.
Creativity Fiction writing Inspiration Journal writing NaNoWriMo Writing Writing retreatsWriting is a solitary thing. They don’t call it mental masturbation for nothing. That said, WHERE you write, is about as important as how often you do it. (okay, I am so going to get popped for all the sexual references, but, hey, that’s how I roll) Back to the subject. Writing now, is much easier […]
Sound the Retreat
Writing Writing retreatsGuest post by Author Ann Finkelstein I have attended several writing retreats and workshops. While they differed widely in style, location and content, each was valuable. When Gwen asked me to write a guest post on the benefits of writing retreats, I gladly accepted and listed some of the opportunities writing retreats provide. Show your […]