The Power of Pause
How to Make Serious Progress Every Time You Write

​Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central
Tuition: $0

Information about Spring Power of Pause coming soon!
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.

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?"​​
"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:
  • ​​Write for a large chunk of time, without exhausting yourself
  • Learn practical, effective strategies for calm, focused writing
  • Make meaningful progress on your writing project
  • Enjoy the support of a community of like-minded scholars
  • Learn how you can boost your confidence and productivity
  • Get ongoing, post-retreat support, via our monthly loveletters

How Will it Work?

​Once You Register
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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
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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
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You'll know for yourself whether retreat writing can move you past your barriers. 
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The Power of Pause
​Writing Retreat Schedule
(Central Time)
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11:45 

12:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 2:30

​2:30 - 3:00 
Doors Open
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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 

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.​

See for yourself what it's like
to experience pleasure and progress
​when you write in the company of others.