tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post8089736328815998296..comments2024-03-27T23:03:58.848-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: Retreat Into Writing - Five Reasons to go on a Writing RetreatShannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-42427220944345342892013-05-17T21:15:57.847-06:002013-05-17T21:15:57.847-06:00Thanks for posting this! It makes me consider wha...Thanks for posting this! It makes me consider what alternative option there are instead of just dreaming of a day when I can focus on writing without mental or physical distraction. I will certainly be looking into retreats now. Maybe all of us poor folk should host a couch surfing writers retreat. Something low-cost and high focus. Jennifer a.k.a <a href="http://urbangypsygirl.com/" rel="nofollow">Urban Gypsy Girl</a>Jennifer Dugginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666311143953311050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-82679299403947549392013-05-13T01:43:56.531-06:002013-05-13T01:43:56.531-06:00I'd love to go on a retreat. Even some kind of...I'd love to go on a retreat. Even some kind of workshop. Something more focused on writing.<br /><br />At home there are so many distractions and I know I could be writing, but yet I'm not. I don't even have that whole parenting aspect to worry about.<br /><br />During NaNoWriMo there is a weekend retreat that you can attend usually on the 1st or 2nd weekend in. Seems really nice, but I don't think I'll have the money for it.<br /><br />It isn't so much I don't like spending money on myself — I understand its importance — but more that I never have a significant amount saved up anymore.<br /><br />As for the NaNo retreat (or any others for that matter) I worry that there is potential for conflicts among varying personalities. This doesn't seem to be the case with what you've described.<br /><br />I almost think I would prefer those stereotypical getaways to a cabin or some vacation spot alone; Me Myself and I. There I could just focus on writing. That or an empty room/office with just a desk and laptop. Though internet distraction is a real threat, but I use google Docs which requires me to have an internet connection. <br /><br />Perhaps I will just go old school with pen/paper? That is how I used to do all my writing back in the day, and when transferring it over onto a computer it would evolve.<br /><br />Jak at <a href="http://crytonchronicles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cryton Chronicles</a> & <a href="http://dreamsintheshadeofink.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dreams in the Shade of Ink</a>Jakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069266783997777691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-59137010047454484192013-05-12T22:51:04.270-06:002013-05-12T22:51:04.270-06:00I've never even thought of going on a writing ...I've never even thought of going on a writing retreat, but it sounds amazing! I'll definitely look into doing this.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-88686782474617601002013-05-11T19:50:03.652-06:002013-05-11T19:50:03.652-06:00(Sigh!) I wish there were Writing Conferences clos...(Sigh!) I wish there were Writing Conferences closer to my location. I have attended a Writer's Festival, and found it very useful, but unfortunately they did not get the turnout they were hoping for and are no longer are having it.<br /><br />Denise at <a href="http://www.organizationandinspirationforfellowwriters.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"> Organization and Inspiration for Fellow Writers</a><br />Denise Reashore on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denise-Reashore/166434893506852" rel="nofollow"> Facebook</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-71010042364830636622013-05-10T02:08:58.418-06:002013-05-10T02:08:58.418-06:00I'd love to go on a writing retreat, it would ...I'd love to go on a writing retreat, it would be a fantastic experience, but funds make it next to impossible. Maybe one year eh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465460330758905673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-77566878650837526782013-05-07T18:48:30.739-06:002013-05-07T18:48:30.739-06:00You gave 5 awesome reasons. Enjoy!
Lucy from Lucy&...You gave 5 awesome reasons. Enjoy!<br />Lucy from <a href="http://www.lucysreality.com/" rel="nofollow">Lucy's Reality</a>Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795342448811764481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-31671099939409768822013-05-07T18:25:16.606-06:002013-05-07T18:25:16.606-06:00You've sold that retreat to me alright. I wish...You've sold that retreat to me alright. I wish I had the time and money to go to one now. I should really start looking up retreats and conferences in Australia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-21665425100704466932013-05-07T17:15:38.576-06:002013-05-07T17:15:38.576-06:00I think for a retreat to work for me it would need...I think for a retreat to work for me it would need to have less of that potential outdoor-fun component, because I'd be out hiking day and night, and too exhausted to write. I do like the sound of sharing time and thoughts with other writers, and getting feedback from the pros.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-46857625636175472942013-05-07T16:37:27.704-06:002013-05-07T16:37:27.704-06:00I've always just wanted to away by myself with...I've always just wanted to away by myself with no agenda. I hadn't looked into retreats like the ones you mention, but boy do they sound right up my alley...but the budget thing is a major constraint. Medical stuff costs an arm and a leg...or a lung...<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-61103510479871263212013-05-07T03:09:28.787-06:002013-05-07T03:09:28.787-06:00I'd love to go on a retreat one day, but right...I'd love to go on a retreat one day, but right now I just don't have the money. Maybe one day if my book sells well... :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-19500955471387829642013-05-06T21:57:51.757-06:002013-05-06T21:57:51.757-06:00I just applied to Viable Paradise. I'd love to...I just applied to Viable Paradise. I'd love to trek on one of these beautiful things.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-31523371512572085102013-05-06T21:31:03.219-06:002013-05-06T21:31:03.219-06:00Always wanted to go on a writing retreat. You mak...Always wanted to go on a writing retreat. You make it sound even more like a great idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068010284145260558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-20730608050349232912013-05-06T19:52:03.178-06:002013-05-06T19:52:03.178-06:00That sounds awesome. Have fun on your retreat. One...That sounds awesome. Have fun on your retreat. One day I'd like to go on one, but I know that won't be for several years before I could.<br /><br />I've nominated you for an award in my Reflections post. Loved your A to Z posts! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-82442194543004538762013-05-06T18:15:10.738-06:002013-05-06T18:15:10.738-06:00I've never even heard of a writer's retrea...I've never even heard of a writer's retreat before now. Its something that I think you need to do. Even if its not just for writing, so that you can have a vacation and get away from everything for a while. EVERYONE needs a break sometimes.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507642753163503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-22718099236602820242013-05-06T16:01:45.860-06:002013-05-06T16:01:45.860-06:00Sounds like a dream for this mother of four small ...Sounds like a dream for this mother of four small boys!!!Aurora Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683985157118597158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-55185754799171649492013-05-06T15:52:54.288-06:002013-05-06T15:52:54.288-06:00I haven't been on one in a long time, and I th...I haven't been on one in a long time, and I think I need to take my netbook and escape from the internet sometimes.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-64153314437056702592013-05-06T09:26:08.260-06:002013-05-06T09:26:08.260-06:00I've never been on a writing retreat but I'...I've never been on a writing retreat but I've always wanted to rent a cabin in the mountains and get away with my hubby. He could mountain bike during the day and I could write. We'd be in heaven.<br /><br />It's especially hard for moms of young kids like us, not only is there so much on our plates, but it seems there's always something else that takes up financial resources as well. <br /><br />I hope you make your goal of going on this retreat and get some awesome ideas for a PPW retreat too!Evangeline Denmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751937297015889994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-55502432289266005682013-05-06T09:25:57.940-06:002013-05-06T09:25:57.940-06:00I sure hope you get to go someday soon. If all yo...I sure hope you get to go someday soon. If all you've said here is an indication of what a Writers Retreat is all about...then I'll be here for your Post Retreat Review. What I'm sayin' is you go...tell me about it and I'll feel like I've been (vicariously).<br /><br />I'll do the same for you...You are interested in a Quilting Retreat...right?<br /><br />Great post...wow, a writers dream!<br /><br />Sue <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexasGal</a><br />Blue Monday~Texas Chicken Farm PhotographySue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-28828609633929388222013-05-06T09:01:03.567-06:002013-05-06T09:01:03.567-06:00You sold me!
Looking forward to your review.You sold me!<br />Looking forward to your review.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-72290733312686891642013-05-06T08:38:27.757-06:002013-05-06T08:38:27.757-06:00Sounds so self-indulgent! What a great thing! I fo...Sounds so self-indulgent! What a great thing! I forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder.<br />janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034650034053143388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-55493525131176186282013-05-06T08:37:39.351-06:002013-05-06T08:37:39.351-06:00A writer's retreat sounds great. I've look...A writer's retreat sounds great. I've looked into a couple too, one even came to me! Like you, I have a lot of reasons I don't do them, not yet. It's on my 'to do' list. In time it will happen and I'll probably get hooked! I'll be like the girl from American Pie starting every sentence with, "One time at writer's retreat..." Ha! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932733431841259665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-25155521197369071572013-05-06T08:28:46.869-06:002013-05-06T08:28:46.869-06:00I've never been on one. But as you pointed out...I've never been on one. But as you pointed out, just like a vacation it's an escape from the routine. No job, no housework, nothing!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-62311418111319175992013-05-06T07:46:13.833-06:002013-05-06T07:46:13.833-06:00I attended a weeklong Breakout Novel Intensive put...I attended a weeklong Breakout Novel Intensive put on by Donald Maass and Free Expressions, and it was amazing! It was definitely intense! :) <br /><br />I met great people - loved being surrounded by writers and readers! I received feedback on my work from Donald, other editors and fellow attendees. I learned so much about the craft of writing I thought my head would explode...in a good way. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-64196257630213931192013-05-06T07:05:04.580-06:002013-05-06T07:05:04.580-06:00I would LOVE to go on a writing retreat! The ones ...I would LOVE to go on a writing retreat! The ones you've mentioned sound fabulous, but I have a hard time spending money on myself, too. Hopefully someday. Only 18 years until the kids are outta the house so the hubby and I can focus on us :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.com