Welcome to a tool deep dive episode, where we highlight the features and the challenges of a tool we think you’ll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we’ll be talking about today is writing retreats! These structured environments dedicated to focused writing can be used like a tool to offer writers significant benefits, but also unique challenges for authors of all levels.

Picks of the Week:

BJ: The Risen Empire by Scott Westerfeld

H: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo