Results
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"I exceeded my writing goals and ended the week excited about my work, and feeling healthy and well cared for."
Aomawa Shields, PhD Assistant Professor, Physics and Astonomy University of California Irvine |
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"I thought I would not really get strategies that would translate to the busy life I have back on the academic plantation. But I leave feeling like my writing has gone from a game of twister to competition level CHESS."
Denise Taliaferro Baszile, PhD
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Cultural Studies
Miami University of Ohio
Denise Taliaferro Baszile, PhD
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Cultural Studies
Miami University of Ohio
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"Before the retreat, I was worried that it wouldn't help my writing and I wouldn't be trying anything new. But the retreat exceeded my expectations. I learned a highly practical and totally replicable routine."
Leah L. Composed Writing Retreat August 2017 |
"This retreat will make your writing more peaceful, less stressful, and provide specific strategies to writing back in your home environment."
Michael Hevel, PhD
Assistant Professor, College of Education & Health Professions
University of Arkansas
Michael Hevel, PhD
Assistant Professor, College of Education & Health Professions
University of Arkansas
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"I worried that I would enjoy being away but learn nothing new and leave thinking, 'Nice people, but I could have read the book.' But the retreat exceeded all my expectations. The strategies for creating flow and loving one's writing were pragmatic and transformative at the same time."
Gertrude F. Composed Writing Retreat, June 2017 |
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"Imagine a place where you can put your outside life on hold, where you are encouraged to breathe deep and relax. One that supports and nourishes your body and spirit, all to help you rekindle a healthy relationship with your writing. You learn what your writing practice is, how to improve, and most importantly, how to transition back to the life you left behind but not lose everything you gained."
Robin Donatello, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
California State University, Chico
Robin Donatello, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
California State University, Chico
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"The experience was transformative: in relation to my writing productivity, my sense of connection, my inner peace, and my understanding of what I need to sustain my gains. I feel more rooted in my sense of self as an academic, parent, and friend."
Roxanne Donovan, PhD Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies & Psychology Kennesaw State University |
"You leave with a workable plan to make writing practice a pleasurable priority in your daily life."
Fay Rosner, PhD
Assistant Professor, Instruction
Northwestern University
Fay Rosner, PhD
Assistant Professor, Instruction
Northwestern University
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"This retreat helped restore my confidence in my writing and my identity as a scholar."
Assistant Professor Composed Writing Retreat, May 2016 |
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"When you mention InkWell to others,
what are three things you'll tell them?"
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"You will be in a better place than when you started.
You will leave with a full toolbox. It won't 'fix' you. It will give you the tools to help yourself." Nicole Spigner, PhD Assistant Professor, English Columbia College Chicago |
"Worth the money.
Worth the time. Worth the sacrifice to make it happen." Beverly Frazier, PhD Department of Law John Jay College of Criminal Justice |
"Go. Go. Go."
Assistant Professor, English
Composed Writing Retreat, June 2017
Assistant Professor, English
Composed Writing Retreat, June 2017