Look forward to writing
instead of dreading it.
Get away.
Get past your fear.
And make meaningful, measurable progress, every time you write.
Look forward to writing
Get away.
Get past your fear.
And make meaningful, measurable progress, every time you write.
May 16 - 22, 2021
Composed is a transformative writing retreat for any scholar who wants to stop writing in fear, and create a
calm, confident, productive writing practice.
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Leave all your worries behind and spend an entire week focused just on you and your writing. Steal away to one of two lush, beautiful environments, where you'll connect with a group of amazing scholars and together, learn to overcome your internal writing barriers--the thoughts and feelings that undermine your productivity, steal your peace of mind, and rob you of the pleasures of your work.
We work with pre-tenure as well as senior scholars, to help you face your fears and transform your writing time into a haven that motivates and nourishes you. So you can write more. And worry less. |
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"The retreat was incredibly helpful--breaking down decades old logjams and allowing me to access help, advice, and support that I had, but couldn't see."
Kim F. Hall, PhD
Lucyle Hook Professor of English
Barnard College
Kim F. Hall, PhD
Lucyle Hook Professor of English
Barnard College
Composed is for You if:
- You wish you could just sit down and write – without getting overwhelmed by the work or paralyzed by self-doubt
- You're worried about how slow your writing seems to be and wish you had concrete strategies for making real progress more quickly
- You feel frustrated by how hard it is to carve out time for writing—which has only gotten harder since the pandemic began.
- You find it hard to stay focused and work through distractions and difficulties.
- You get tired of feeling that you and your work aren’t good enough.
- You yearn to reconnect with the pleasures of research and writing – that excitement you felt when you first started grad school.
- You wish you could find a community of scholars who support your healthy writing practice – instead of shaming or competing with you.
How Does Composed Work?
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InkWell's unique writing retreats weave together four key elements that do more than give you time to write: they teach you to make the most of that time by identifying, facing, and freeing yourself from writing anxiety.
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Composed Daily Schedule*
Sunday
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3:00 - 5:45 p.m.
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Arrival & Check In
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6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Welcome Meal
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7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Orientation & Opening Workshop
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Monday - Friday
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8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast
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8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Morning Writing Workshop
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10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Writing Time
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12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
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1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Writing Time / Private Coaching Meetings
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4:00 -5:15 p.m.
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Yoga/Massage/Swim
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5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
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Idle Time
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6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Dinner
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Coaching Meeting
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Saturday
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7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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Breakfast & Goodbyes
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11:00 a.m.
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Departure
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*Schedule is approximate and varies slightly by date & location.
All participants receive a finalized schedule upon registration.
All participants receive a finalized schedule upon registration.
Results
Whether you are trying to develop a sustainable writing routine or
let go of unhelpful habits, Composed will teach you to:
let go of unhelpful habits, Composed will teach you to:
- Get Clear: Finally understand what makes writing so damn hard (I promise, it ain't you).
- Get Unstuck: Uncover your unique writing process, which will bust through your blocks and make writing easier, faster, and way more fun.
- Focus In: Resist the rabbit holes that steal your attention and zero in on your writing, no matter what else is going on in your life or the world.
- Relax Without Guilt: Work hard. Make progress. And then let the work go. So you can enjoy the rest of your life.
- Know. Your. Worth. Actually feel good about yourself and your writing. Like you used to before academia happened to you.
- Finally feel supported. And seen. And in sync with the world's most generous, encouraging writing community.
- Make Progress. Oh yeah. While you're learning all that? You'll make some serious progress on your manuscript.
How Well Does Composed Work?
Among past Composed participants:
96%Learned strategies that strongly increased productivity.
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94%Felt significantly more motivated to write.
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96%Felt more confident about their
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"Composed helped me find ways to build writing into my daily life in a way that is pleasurable and rewarding. I won't have to bully or coerce myself into the chair anymore."
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Who Can Attend the Composed Writing Retreat?
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The Composed writing retreat is for any scholar who wants to transform their experience of writing from one of fear, to one of trust and power. Our ideal participants fall into one of these categories:
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Junior Scholars Who Want to Start Out RightJunior faculty members, post-docs, and graduate students who want to begin their academic career with a healthy, sustainable approach to writing are ideal for Composed.
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Senior Academics Seeking
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Administrators Looking to Maximize Their TimeComposed is an excellent fit for administrators who want to get the most progress and satisfaction from the small windows of writing time they have available.
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Where is Composed Held?
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Elohee Retreat Center (May 16-22, 2021) in Sautee Nagochee, GA has beautiful views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Amenities include a stone fire ring; natural reflection pond; spa, gift shop; hiking trails; and a 100-foot waterfall. While Elohee has wheelchair accessible rooms, it is not easy to navigate if you have mobility issues. It does, however offer rooms with shared bath at a slightly reduced rate. Elohee is a 1-½ to 2 hour drive from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and we connect retreaters who want to rideshare. Elohee has no Wi-Fi, although it has excellent cell phone reception depending on the carrier.
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