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How to Build a Creative Life … or, Navigating Creative Disappointment … or, The Rallying Cry of the Working Writer

Posted on January 21, 2020 by scout2011

I couldn’t decide on a title for this post (obviously). I am not normally indecisive—it’s just that each of the above titles fits. They are all part of the story of the working writer. Here’s my story, at least for … Continue reading →

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Extended registration + coupon code for MountainTop Writers Retreat

Posted on January 17, 2020 by scout2011

There is still time to make 2020 your most creative year yet! We’ve extended registration for MountainTop Writers Retreat’s upcoming residency (Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020) through Sunday, Jan. 19th. Register on or before 1.19.2020 with coupon code MTNWRITE … Continue reading →

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It’s 2020. It’s time to finally invest in your writing life.

Posted on January 13, 2020 by scout2011

It is 2020. It’s time to finally invest in your writing life–in your story, the one you’ve always wanted to tell. In the book you’ve always wanted to write. Being a writer, BELIEVING you are and can be a writer, … Continue reading →

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Coupon code for MountainTop Writers Retreat

Posted on January 4, 2020 by scout2011

Hi, all! We still have rooms available at Winter MountainTop, our upcoming retreat for writers and creatives, Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020 in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Use coupon code MTNWRITE for $100 off the total price. … Continue reading →

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Resolve to commit to your writing in 2020 – Winter MountainTop Writers Retreat

Posted on December 28, 2019 by scout2011

The new year is coming, crisp and cold and mysterious–waiting for you to finally tell your story. There is still time to register for our upcoming retreat, Winter MountainTop, hosted Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020 at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge … Continue reading →

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Looking for a writer’s retreat this winter? Or a gift for the writer in your life? Our Winter Retreat is live!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by scout2011

* I have published a brand-new Keowee Valley Christmas story! $0.99 on Kindle (FREE for Kindle Unlimited members.) Quinn and Jack are back in the Valley! Click here for more info. Give yourself–or the writer in your life–the gift of … Continue reading →

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News: Winter MountainTop Writers Retreat 2020

Posted on November 21, 2019 by scout2011

Winter is my favorite season to be a writer. It’s a time to hunker down, to simplify. To let stories run like a waking dream beneath the frozen ground. I write best in winter. Maybe it’s simply that, in winter, … Continue reading →

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MountainTop Writers Retreat in Bold Life magazine + Keowee Valley for a steal

Posted on November 5, 2019 by scout2011

Recently I had the honor of being interviewed and photographed by Bold Life magazine, an … Continue reading →

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Last day for the Early Bird Special to MountainTop Writers Retreat’s inaugural retreat for women writers and creatives!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by scout2011

Today at 11:59 PM is the last time to register with the Early Bird Special for Fall MountainTop, MountainTop Writers Retreat’s inaugural retreat for women writers and creatives, hosted Nov. 8-11, 2019 at beautiful Earthshine Lodge in the mountains of … Continue reading →

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Last day for the Early Bird Discount to MountainTop Writers Retreat, Nov. 8 – 11, 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 by scout2011

Hi, all! Today is the last day of the Early Bird Discount for MountainTop Writers Retreat’s inaugural retreat for women writers, Fall MountainTop: Nov. 8-11, 2019. Invest in your writing. Write your book. Give yourself this gift of uninterrupted creative … Continue reading →

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