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Why You Need a Writing Retreat

Why You Need a Writing Retreat

No, it’s not about productivity.

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Rose Ernst
Oct 16, 2019
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No, it’s not about productivity.

Rose Ernst

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Arundhati Roy

My first “real” writing retreat was at the Whiteley Center on San Juan Island.

A colleague had invited me, telling me how much she accomplished. The application was simple, and soon we were on the fer…

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