It seems like forever ago that I stepped out of my life for a few days and entered the life of a writer at a writing retreat. It was pure joy.
I did this once before for 5DI (a 5-day intensive manuscript workshop run by RWAus) and it was the most productive week of my life. So I was interested to see how a weekend would go - especially when we had to do our own meals, etc. (unlike 5DI).
What did I achieve/learn-
All up, a super weekend. I can thoroughly recommend a writing retreat. (And I'd like them every week, please!)
I did this once before for 5DI (a 5-day intensive manuscript workshop run by RWAus) and it was the most productive week of my life. So I was interested to see how a weekend would go - especially when we had to do our own meals, etc. (unlike 5DI).
What did I achieve/learn-
- I wrote 5000 words which kicked off a new story idea.
- I learned a LOT about the industry and felt comfortable in the erotic writing world.
- I laughed (heaps) at all sorts of conversations we had that only we could have had. It was such a relief to know that others thought like I did, and that I was having a conversation with people that I can often only have in my head.
- I had a psychic reading which suggested I should be writing steamy historicals.
- I had a massage that was heaven.
- I realised 12 women could get along in one house for 3 days!
- After just finding the courage to send authors an email to thank them for their book, I find out that they really would prefer a great review on Amazon or Goodreads so others know how good I found it.
- I learned that there is so much more to learn about in this industry.
- I found out that some people's first draft is as good as my final draft (after I've attacked it at least 3 times) *sigh*
- I ate well.
- I was photographed more times than ever before.
- I am inspired.
All up, a super weekend. I can thoroughly recommend a writing retreat. (And I'd like them every week, please!)
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