Comments on: Writing and Retreating https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/ A Blog On Writing Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:15:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Cate Tuten https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95569 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:32:59 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95569 In reply to Kathryn Craft.

This is a blessing!! Thank you so much for all the info......and sending you an email right now!! Cate

]]> By: Cate Tuten https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95563 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:31:15 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95563 In reply to Cate Tuten.

So so sorry-----just found it!! LOL!!

]]> By: Cate Tuten https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95560 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:30:01 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95560 Kathryn, I left you a comment earlier but I don't think it went through. Love reading your posts!......Did I understand you to say that you have retreats at your house!?? for women fiction writers?? Thank you so much! Cate Tuten

]]> By: Kathryn Craft https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95557 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:04:31 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95557 In reply to Julie Glover.

The "trusted writer on hand" is my favorite part, Julie!

]]> By: Julie Glover https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95482 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:50:28 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95482 Oh my goodness, I recently retreated for a weekend with my critique partner, and it was the BEST! I got done in a weekend what I might do in a week. Moreover, I had a trusted writer on hand to ask questions when I got stuck or needed encouragement. The peaceful setting, lack of interruption, and ability to focus were priceless.

I'm so glad you wrote about this! I will definitely be pursuing more retreat opportunities.

]]> By: Kathryn Craft https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95464 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:04:18 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95464 In reply to littlemissw.

You make a great point that if we care for ourselves along the way, we won't have to retreat as often! Thank you.

]]> By: littlemissw https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95446 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:10:53 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95446 I've never been on a retreat but when things are stuck for me I treat myself to an extra long, extra hot, shower. In a country where we're encouraged to limit showers to four minutes, this feels indulgent. It also gives me time away from the 3 and 5 year old and a little quiet space just for me and my thoughts. Hopefully someone will give me a waterproof note pad for Christmas, then I'll be sorted.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95422 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:08:29 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95422 In reply to Kathryn Craft.

Me too, Kathryn! Is it planned for every few years?

]]> By: James R. Preston https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95419 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:27:08 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95419 In reply to Fae Rowen.

Right on, Fae! He's my fave.

]]> By: Fae Rowen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/writing-and-retreating/#comment-95416 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:21:51 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=22201#comment-95416 I do this once a year on Mt. Baldy. We meditate, have silent meditation hikes (kind of grueling at that elevation), meditate, have great food, meditate, receive a lesson, meditate...But I'm tired when I return. We start at 7 a.m. and finish at 10:30 p.m. for four days. I'm taking a "day off" from working today!

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