Articles related to "Writers Retreats"

Do you want to attend a writer's retreat, but can't find the time or money? All you need is a hotel and dedication to create your own writing retreat.

Combining the beauty of the Scottish landscape with the peace and solitude of artist retreats gives writers much needed space away from the pressures of modern living

Writers sometimes need solitude to work on their writing without the distractions of work and daily life. A writer retreat offers peace and space to do just that.

Every year, a handful of lucky women get to go to Hedgebrook - a rural writer's retreat on peaceful Whidbey Island in Washington State.

Can't afford a writer's retreat? It's easy to create your own.

Writers invest considerable time and money in writing seminars, writers retreats and workshops, so it makes sense to research them carefully and choose wisely.

The editor-in-residence at Don Maass's Writing the Breakout Novel workshops identifies the main problems encountered by authors at a prestigious writer's retreat.

What writer doesn't dream of a quiet, comfortable retreat at the beach, a perfect place to hone that novel or compose poetry, stories, or a memoir?

Writing is a solitary business but opportunities to make solid business contacts abound. The tips below will show writers where to find networking opportunities.

Writing can be a solitary and isolating pursuit, but there are many ways to engage with other writers in your community.

With busy lives it can be hard to find quiet time for writing. These Canadian writing retreats provide a place to write and to connect with other writers.

Books are always 'safe' gifts - but why not go further? Here are some gift ideas that will thrill writers so much they'll name their main character after the giver!

Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history

If you are suffering from writer's block, try changing your writing location. Some places stimulate the mind while others soothe the senses.

Attending a retreat is an uplifting way for women to re-focus on their priorities and self-care. When planning for a retreat there are a few basic elements to consider.

Museums to Canada's writers are few and far between. Two of Canada's writers from Alberta and Manitoba have had their homes preserved and are worth a visit!

The solitude and wild, natural beauty of Scotland's Isle of Jura makes it a unique vacation spot for whisky sampling, hunting, hiking and bird-watching.

A freelance writer or editor must be good with money as well as words. It is important to know how to manage your finances to become a successful freelancer