This online writing retreat is your chance to experience the power of
social writing--for free. Step into our protected writing space, with a community of scholars, and the support of an expert writing coach.
social writing--for free. Step into our protected writing space, with a community of scholars, and the support of an expert writing coach.
This Retreat is for You If:
- You're a scholar who craves uninterrupted time to read, write, and think
- You yearn to reconnect with neglected writing projects
- You want to feel good about your writing, instead of tapped out and terrified
- You're simply tired of writing in unsupported, uninspiring isolation
- Have heard about social or retreat writing and are wondering: "What's all the fuss about?"
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"This retreat kickstarted a week of joyful time with my writing, and I was able to finally submit an overdue article on Friday. Thank you so much for your approach to writing, Michelle!" Anne-José Villeneueve, PhD Associate Professor, French Linguistics University of Alberta |
During this Retreat, You Will:
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How Will it Work?
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Once You Register
You'll receive emails with everything you need for the retreat, including your unique Zoom meeting link and helpful pre-retreat prep tips. |
During the Retreat
You'll dive deeply into a lengthy writing block. You'l learn and work with cameras on to give and receive encouragement to your community of kind, empathetic writing companions. And you'll be supported throughout the day by live coaching calls with InkWell Founder, Michelle Boyd, PhD. |
By the End
You'll know for yourself whether retreat writing can move you past your barriers. |
The Power of Pause
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11:45
12:00 - 12:30 12:30 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:00 |
Doors Open
Opening Coaching Session Writing Session (with a break!) Next Steps Coaching Session |
"The retreat I participated in this summer was so productive. It gave me a safe space to face a paper I had been avoiding...for months. I managed to draft it and was easily able to finish writing it over the summer!"
Amy VanScoy, PhD
Associate Professor, Library & Information Studies
University at Buffalo
Amy VanScoy, PhD
Associate Professor, Library & Information Studies
University at Buffalo
Why Attend This Retreat?
When you participate in this retreat, you will:
- Actually enjoy your writing time, because you learn best practices for calm, focused writing.
- Finally understand that you're not alone, because you'll connect with other scholars who face exactly the same fears and barriers you do.
- Make serious progress on your manuscript--without scolding, criticizing, or terrifying yourself.
- Learn how you can make meaningful, measurable progress--every time you write.