Deciding on activities before you choose a venue will ensure you search for locations that will fit your needs.

In this episode, I share ideas to consider for writing and non-writing activities and how to plan your daily schedule to fit those in.

 Show Links:

• Planning a Writing Retreat Checklists, Phase 3 Participation
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook group 

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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

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In this episode I talked with author and writing retreat host Valeria Vescina about her writing retreats in Switerland.

Valeria opened up about the challenges she had when she planned her writing retreats and how important it is for her to be flexible while planning and hosting them.

We also had great conversations about how an application process makes it more likely that writers will choose a writing retreat that's a good fit for their goals. And how Valeria is using feedback to potentially expand the services she offers.

Show Links:

• Valeria Vesinca's Website with Writing Retreat Details
• Twitter: @valeriavescina
• Instagram: @valeriavescina
• Facebook: Valeria Vescina Author
• LinkedIn: Valeria Vescina

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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!

No matter how many writing retreats you hold, each one will be different. You'll make changes based on previous retreats and your guest list will probably have some writers who haven't attended one of your retreats before.

When planning your writing retreat, you have options for who you want to serve. Maybe you want to focus on one genre or host a writing retreat that caters to a distinct group of people.

Whatever you decide, you'll need to know exactly who you're going to serve with this specific writing retreat so you can plan a schedule of activities that suits their needs as well as helps you attract the participants you're looking for.

 Show Links:

• Planning A Writing Retreat Checklists, Phase 2 Foundation
• Episode 15 - Asking Your Audience
• Episode 17 - Defining Your Purpose
• Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook Group

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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!

Have you ever thought of doing a solo writing retreat but weren't sure how to plan one?

This week's guest, Kristin Morrison, gives us an inside look at how she created the perfect environment to spark her creativity and finish 70% of her book in two long weekend solo writing retreats.

She also shared how writer's block threatened her progress and how she changed course to get past it and finish her latest business book, due out in 2024.

We had a great conversation about the writing process, doing what's right for you, and how Kristin has written books and used her podcast as part of her business growth strategies.

Show Links:

Kristin's Business Pathfinder Podcast

KristinMorrison.com

Instagram: Coach Kristin Morrison

Kristin's Amazon Author Page (six books on pet business)

Prosperous Pet Business Podcast

Kristin's Six-Figure Pet Business Academy

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

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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!

Identifying your purpose for hosting a writing retreat is crucial in order to attract the right participants and to plan your daily schedule. If you don't know why you're hosting a retreat or what you want your guests to get out of the experience, they won't see any reason to attend.

In this episode, I walk you through a series of questions to help you get clear on how you want to help writers at your next writing retreat.

 Show Links:

• Planning a Writing Retreat Checklists, Phase 2 Foundation
• The Writing Retreat Hosts Community Facebook group

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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 episode, writing retreat co-hosts Liisa Kovala and Dinah Laprairie chatted with me about their upcoming Rekindle Creativity Women's Writing Retreat in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

 We also discussed a range of topics including:

•  Why they decided to co-host a writing retreat
•  The surprises that came with planning their first retreat
•  How a writing retreat is such a gift for you and your writing
•  Liisa and Dinah's writing projects
•  And all the details about their upcoming writing retreat in January, 2024

Show Links:

• Rekindle Creativity Women's Writing Retreat website
• Dinah Laprairie's website
• Liisa Kovala's website
• Surviving Stutthof by Liisa Kovala
• Sisu's Winter War by Liisa Kovala

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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!

Before you get too deep into planning your writing retreat, you want to make sure you're creating a retreat people will pay money to attend.

The best way to do that is to ask the writers you want to serve at your writing retreat. You can do this through a lot of different ways:

• Ask your current clients if you're a book coach, editor, or work in the writing industry.
• Poll your email newsletter subscribers either in the email or a link to a survey.
• Create posts or separate polls on social media.
• Ask in online and offline writing groups you belong to if the rules allow it.
• Schedule information calls using a platform like Calendly or Acuity

In this episode, I share what to ask potential writing retreat goers and where to ask them.

Show Links:

• Planning a Writing Retreat Checklists, Phase 2 Foundation
• Episode 13: Building Your Audience

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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 episode I talked with Katherine Sanford, an award-winning author who attended a writing retreat that helped her kickstart the book that had been in her head for awhile.

 We chatted about how she came to the Birth A Book Writing Retreat not understanding the process of creative writing and leaving with a sense of direction that helped her continue working on her book after the retreat was over.

 We also talked about going into any type of retreat with an open mind and not being afraid to do things that make your uncomfortable or learning to think a different way about the writing process.

 Show Links:

• KC Sanford's website
• Storked!: Adoption Secrecy and the Search for Identity at the Gilford Country Store (to get a signed copy)
• Storked!: Adoption Secrecy and the Search for Identity on Amazon
• Birth a Book 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!

I've been in the online business world for over a decade and know from my and others' experiences that an email list is the best way to grow, nurture, and communicate with your audience.

1.  Someone who's opted in to get your emails is actively seeking the information your provide.
2.  Social media posts aren't guaranteed to be seen. A lot of likes and shares doesn't mean it's being seen by the people you're trying to attract.
3.  Email allows you to get all the information in one place, making it easier for people to find it later.
4.  You own and control your email list. With social media you're at the mercy of algorithms and corporate decisions. Your hundreds or thousands of followers could go away in an instant.

In this episode I share how to get started building an email list, from finding an email service provider to creating a form to collecting email addresses, and finishing with creating your lead magnet.

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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 episode I talked with writing retreat host Kathryn Kay about her writing retreats for women in Tuscany and Martha's Vineyard. While the retreat in Martha's Vineyard is over, there are still spots in the two retreats in Tuscany held in May 2024.

 If you're looking for a peaceful and inspirational place to attend a writing retreat, the villa in Tuscany is nearly 700 years old and located on a huge property about 45 minutes south of Florence, Italy.

Show Links:

• A Writer Within Website
• Kathyrn Kay on Instagram
• Kathryn Kay on Facebook
• The Gilder by Kathryn Kay

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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!