Six Essentials to Get From a Writing Retreat

Writing retreats offer writers time away from busy family and work schedules and allow them to focus completely on their creative process. Here are six essentials to get from a writing retreat:

1.     A peaceful location: If you want noise and distractions, stay home! A serene surrounding and calming atmosphere let your mind calm and let the creative juices start flowing.

2.     Space: Sometimes you welcome a group of like-minded individuals pursuing your common love, sometimes you need solitude. Have space to roam. Embellish your descriptions in your writing by actually seeing and experiencing your surroundings.

3.     Inspiration: Find inspiration in creative architecture, historical buildings, calming nature trails – whatever serves as your inspiration.

4.     Direction: Set a goal before you go on your retreat, whether it’s to start the creative process, finish a book you’re working on, or learn something new to add to your writing process. A group retreat with similar goals can help you stay focused and guide you in the steps you need to take to achieve that goal.

5.     Companionship/feedback: Whether your aim is to get published or just to write for a creative outlet, it’s good to get feedback from fellow writers and experienced authors. And make some new friends while you’re at it!

6.     Good food/sustenance: Working all day builds up an appetite. Good, nutritious food helps sustain your mood, your energy and keep your focus.

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