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2024 Spring Writing Retreat at Earthshine Lodge

Posted on January 19, 2024 by scout2011

I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be hosting the 2024 Spring Writing Retreat at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina! 3 Days/ 2 Nights ~ March 15 – 17, 2024 For more details, and to register, click here.

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On Retreat: Why making time for ourselves as artists looks different for each of us

Posted on October 4, 2021 by scout2011

Over the course of my 20 years as a working writer, the idea of being “on retreat” has morphed into many different iterations. I’ve attended writers’ retreats chock full of activities like workshops, craft talks, writing prompts, and more–most wherein … Continue reading →

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Writers Retreat Debrief

Posted on April 26, 2021 by scout2011

There is quite literally nothing, for a writer of any stripe, like being on retreat. Especially after these 13+ months of living and working during a global pandemic. Because of this, I was even more delighted than usual to serve as … Continue reading →

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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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Why I launched a new writers’ retreat

Posted on December 12, 2019 by scout2011

When you launch a brand new writers’ retreat in the midst of your own busy life, folks will naturally ask why. There are hundreds (possibly thousands) of writers’ retreats and residencies in the United States alone: why start a new … 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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