tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post4563991459762737405..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Writer RetreatsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61020980096968700352008-02-13T21:28:00.000-05:002008-02-13T21:28:00.000-05:00Lynn - I've attended the Lowcountry Romance Write...Lynn -<BR/><BR/> I've attended the Lowcountry Romance Writers' retreat in the Charleston SC area twice and would recommend it highly. It's held in a huge beach house on Isle of Palms which holds about 25 people, and it's really laid-back and relaxed. They schedule a couple of speakers each day of the weekend, but there's lots of time for writing privately or walking on the beach.<BR/><BR/> They've also added a 'hermit' week on each side of the retreat for those who want to arrive early or stay late and have more space to themselves. <BR/><BR/> It's held in early November. The info is at their website which I can't seem to open right now -- www.lowcountryrwa.com <BR/><BR/> Oh, it's not necessarily for romance writers only...<BR/><BR/> TerriTerri Brisbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866839874585980451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-20896652572755663922008-02-11T05:10:00.000-05:002008-02-11T05:10:00.000-05:00The closest thing I've ever done to a retreat was ...The closest thing I've ever done to a retreat was Clarion East, and going into that was scary because I'm such a hard-core loner. The idea of living in a house with strangers and sharing my writing seemed like a nightmare. But I did it anyway, because at the time I thought I needed a jump start and I was a fan of some of the teachers -- and I never regretted it. It was a huge amount of fun, and very relaxing. For me. Others might not feel that way. It is, after all, described as a "bootcamp" for writers, and if you have the wrong mix of personalities (or if you're easily crushed by criticism, some of which may not be remotely intelligent or valid), watch out. <BR/><BR/>http://clarion.ucsd.edu/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-91843409717944647862008-02-10T20:18:00.000-05:002008-02-10T20:18:00.000-05:00Shi, the CBC group does an annual cabin weekend in...Shi, the CBC group does an annual cabin weekend in McCall, but I've never gone, either. The more I think about this, the more I think I need a writing retreat!charlenetegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061754720849284938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-32805295347027871842008-02-10T17:36:00.000-05:002008-02-10T17:36:00.000-05:00Great idea for a post, Lynn! I (selfishly) hope so...Great idea for a post, Lynn! I (selfishly) hope someone adds information about retreats in the southern U.S. (I'm near Memphis, Tenn.)<BR/><BR/>Or maybe I should organize something like this on a small scale myself for other unpublished fiction writers like me. Know anyone who' done this before and has any tips? :o)cbahmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563996919259885254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-77168756158362842922008-02-10T17:20:00.000-05:002008-02-10T17:20:00.000-05:00I'm curious to see what everyone comes up with.I'm curious to see what everyone comes up with.Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-16947625094008631842008-02-10T16:36:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:36:00.000-05:00The Kentucky RWA chapter has a group event yearly....The Kentucky RWA chapter has a group event yearly. I've never been because it's always right around the bratlet's birthday or spring break but I know a lot of the writers love it.<BR/><BR/>Sigh. I could use a recharge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-84340325235008819942008-02-10T16:07:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:07:00.000-05:00The only writers retreats I've done have been on m...The only writers retreats I've done have been on my own. A couple years ago my hubby rented me a room at a B&B so I could write without interruption. I highly recommend it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421901072185773752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-45144411937394623692008-02-10T13:54:00.000-05:002008-02-10T13:54:00.000-05:00Hi Lynn,There's one in Washington State that's for...Hi Lynn,<BR/>There's one in Washington State that's for women only and you have to apply for it but it always seems to get raves. Gloria Steinem has done it a couple of times. You can check it out at www.hedgebrook.org .<BR/>Mary-FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61920755471983214632008-02-10T13:14:00.000-05:002008-02-10T13:14:00.000-05:00Romance Divas is planning a few retreats. One as a...Romance Divas is planning a few retreats. One as a whole Diva Thing, and some of us are planning regional ones. I'm going to be planning one at the Jersey Shore in the off season at a rental house that sleeps 24. Should be reasonable as that works out to $100 for the week per person. But we're in the checking out interest phase.Eva Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834856467514439544noreply@blogger.com