Thank you for supporting the "Your Writing Retreat Connection" podcast during season 2. We had great episodes chatting with writing retreat hosts and writers from around the world. 

The show is going on hiatus for the summer and will be back in September 2025. 

All the previous episodes have great information for writers and writing retreat hosts so I highly recommend going back and listening to earlier episodes.

And don’t forget to check out the Writing Retreat Directory to find a great writing retreat or to advertise yours.

If you’ve been wanting to host a writing retreat or improve on your last one, the Plan A Writing Retreat website has great information and resources. Links to those are in the show notes.

See you in September!

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Christine Sheehy, about her experiences hosting and going on writing retreats.

We also had a great chat about why she decided to host writing retreats and become a book coach. Like so many of us, she just followed the path the experiences in her life were taking her.

I loved hearing how Christine’s writing retreats started as a way to give writers time and space to write and how they evolved - especially after getting her Author Accelerator Book Coaching Certification.

Show Links:

• Christine Sheehy's website
• Author Accelerator (find a book coach or look into becoming one)

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

This is a great episode with Ralph Fletcher, who's involved in the writing world as a writer and writing teacher. He has authored books for young readers, novels, poetry, memoir, picture books as well as nonfiction books for writing teachers to use with their students.

And, since last year,he’s added writing retreat host to that list.

We had a great conversation about how he and his co-host Georgia Heard give writers, and teachers specifically, a space to explore their creative side with the Quoddy Writing Retreat in Lubec, Maine.

Show Links:

• Quoddy Writing Retreat
• More about Ralph Fletcher
• Email Ralph about the Quoddy Writing Retreat at [email protected]

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

To set the stage for this interview, a few months ago I did a solo episode about how I thought book coaches could benefit from adding writing retreats to their business offers.

Then I started thinking about how people who are leading writing retreats might want to become book coaches to help more writers. I wanted to do a deep dive on this topic, so I went straight to the expert - Jennie Nash, the CEO and Founder of Author Accelerator.

I’m thrilled that Jennie was my guest this week because she is such a great inspiration for anyone who wants to build a business around helping writers tell their stories and get their voices out into the world.

Jennie is also the author of twelve books in three genres, and a book coach for many best sellers in a variety of genres.

Jennie shared so much great insight on how book coaches help writers achieve their writing and publishing goals. She also had some great points about building and sustaining a business that focuses on helping writers.

Show Links:

• Learn more about becoming a book coach
• Episode 49 - 4 Reasons Book Coaches Should Hold Writing Retreats
• Episode 74 -Cruise Writing Retreat with Amy Goldmacher

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

I can’t say this enough - please don't assume what anybody can't or won't pay for your retreat. Believe me, if they really want and need your retreat, they'll find a way to pay for it. 

Even though you have no idea what someone can or can’t afford, or what they want to spend their money on, you still have to do the work to make sure people see the value of purchasing a spot in your retreat.

Show Link:

Plan A Writing Retreat Mastermind

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

In this solo episode I talk about the three reasons you should plan a writing retreat even if you don't think you're ready:

1. Just because you start planning a writing retreat doesn’t mean you have to set a hard date. But thinking about the steps can get you more excited about it.
2. No one get everything perfect the first time. The only way you’ll know if you’ve missed something or if something would have been better another way is to actually hold that first writing retreat.
3. Writers are actively looking for dedicated writing time and a place to be around other writers. Be that person for them.
   
   

Show Links:

• Planning a Writing Retreat Roadmap
• Plan A Writing Retreat Mastermind

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

Arden Coutts is an author and writing retreat host who makes community building a huge part of their writing and writing retreats. I was thrilled to have them on the show to talk about their 1-day virtual writing retreat coming up in May. They've thought of so many small details that will help writers feel immersed in the writing retreat experience.

We also chatted about:

• The positive influence traveling and exploring new areas can have on your writing.
• How writing in a different area - even if it's just a local cafe - can make you a more productive writer.
• Benefits of attending a virtual writing retreat.
• Some great ideas if you want to plan and host a virtual writing retreat.

Show Links:

• Arden's website and published books
• Wandering Creative Life Virtual Writing Retreat
• Follow Arden on Instagram

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

My guest this week is  Amy Goldmacher, a published author as well as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. 

We chatted about:

• Why she decided now was the time to lead her own writing retreat after being an instructor on someone else’s.
• The many ways she helps writers with nonfiction books - ones that help people with your experience, method or message as well as memoir.
• And the Cruise Writing Retreat she’s holding in September - writers will definitely benefit from the one on one time she’s offering all participants!

I loved how Amy pushed through her fears and went for holding her own writing retreat. And I think we all needed to hear her great advice on giving yourself permission to focus on you and your writing. 

Show Links:

• Cruise Writing Retreat
• How Amy Helps Writers
• Your 5-Step DIY Writing Retreat Planner 

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

I was thrilled to chat with author and writing instructor Nina Hart because of the many amazing ways she’s supporting writers, especially those whose style of writing or writing process doesn't fit into neat boxes. In this episode we chatted about:

• her Writing from the Top of Your Head program and how it really changed her life.
• the amazing writing retreat she's holding in Scotland.
• how she's helping writers find their voice and their gifts to teach others.
• And much more.

I’m sure you’ll love hearing what Nina has to say as much as I did.

Show Links:

• Scotland Writing Retreat with Nina Hart
• Writing from the Top of Your Head website
• Email Nina Hart with questions about the writing retreat

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

People aren't going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on your writing retreat if they don't even know if you can help them reach their writing or publishing goals.

In this episode, I share how to build a ladder of offers to show writers the value you bring them through your free or low cost services. It will make therm feel more  comfortable going on your writing retreat because they already know you, your style, and the content you offer works for them.

Show Links:
Bookmas in January (Runs January 10 - 31, 2025)

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Resources:

Get the latest information about promoting, planning, or finding a writing retreat.

• Plan A Writing Retreat
• Promote Your Writing Retreat
• Find a Writing Retreat
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group (for current and aspiring writing retreat hosts)

Connect with Lisa & the Writing Retreat Directory:

• On Instagram @writingretreatdirectory
• On Facebook @writingretreatdirectory
• On LinkedIn @writingretreatdirectory

Make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!