As established on the previous page, the idea of a writing retreat is to provide participants with protected time and space to write. Frankly, writing can feel hard! Retreats ease the writing process by providing benefits like these (click through slides to view):
Benefits of writing retreats by WPSM
Schedule a writing retreat for any period when a day of dedicated attention to writing will help you and peers to progress major projects or balance your workloads. Retreats can help you recover from a stint of demotivation/procrastination, but a proactive approach is even better: try to think ahead and schedule a retreat to prevent anyone falling behind.
Ideal timings will vary depending on participants' programmes and assessment timelines, but click through the slides below for examples to consider in the following contexts:
Now you understand why and when to hold a writing retreat: excellent! On the next page, we'll explore the fine art of retreat itineraries, from the components of an effective retreat to detailed examples of hourly schedules.
