I just came back from a Choice Literacy Writing Retreat. I am always amazed at the whole idea of a retreat. I never come back feeling like I wrote as much as I could have but I realize that a retreat doesn't mean you write the full 72 hours! I learned a lot about myself as a writer this week and how I work. I tend to work in chunks but having long periods of time to write, without any distractions take more discipline than I usually have so it was good for me to write in a different way.
Brenda creates retreats that have everything you need as a writer. It is a gift to have time dedicated to writing. And there are some other things that make the retreats extra perfect. Here are some things I loved about this year's retreat:
Brenda creates retreats that have everything you need as a writer. It is a gift to have time dedicated to writing. And there are some other things that make the retreats extra perfect. Here are some things I loved about this year's retreat:
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| The best thing about the retreat is always the people! I loved chatting and learning with old friends and I loved making new friends! |
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| Location matters. We had the retreat in a little town a bit away from home. The town does have a fabulous lake and walking trails so we started one morning on a walk. As you know I am not a huge nature fan, but even I enjoyed the walk and the view! A morning walk does help kick off a good day of writing. |
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| Brenda had a yoga instructor come out one morning and we had yoga outside. Another great way to kick off a day of writing! |
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| No writing retreat is complete without a Starbucks! |
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| We stayed at a great Bed and Breakfast. The meals were delicious and talking to everyone during mealtime was great fun! |
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| There were lots of great, quiet spaces for writing! |
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