tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post5682451308387492841..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: 7 Ways to Make the Most of a Writing Retreat by Caroline Starr RoseProject Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-64891567146179268772017-08-24T08:23:03.725-05:002017-08-24T08:23:03.725-05:00This is one I have to work on daily.This is one I have to work on daily.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-41106887278325843212017-08-24T08:22:41.776-05:002017-08-24T08:22:41.776-05:00Come on down!Come on down!Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-80062600592965750762017-08-23T09:26:33.251-05:002017-08-23T09:26:33.251-05:00What?!! I want to join you!!What?!! I want to join you!!Joanna Roddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872747084305014996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-87901387392606310382017-08-23T09:25:16.438-05:002017-08-23T09:25:16.438-05:00Not serving ego or worry. I love that. Such wisdom...Not serving ego or worry. I love that. Such wisdom. Joanna Roddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872747084305014996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-56916223936781413142017-08-22T15:54:52.768-05:002017-08-22T15:54:52.768-05:00Not a full retreat, but something to work with!Not a full retreat, but something to work with!Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-69655962238098742712017-08-22T15:54:19.226-05:002017-08-22T15:54:19.226-05:00I was worried when I was alone I wouldn't be a...I was worried when I was alone I wouldn't be as disciplined as I might be with a group of committed people. But I was pleasantly surprised. How nice to truly retreat from all the ways we can be distracted or tracked down.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-7582936621497011932017-08-22T12:17:05.480-05:002017-08-22T12:17:05.480-05:00Ah, I need a writing retreat. I was thinking that ...Ah, I need a writing retreat. I was thinking that it's about time I tried this. My kids and husband are out of town tonight, so I have the evening free after work, but that's not exactly a full retreat, is it?Kell Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089691866850131698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-85635943277670880802017-08-22T12:14:30.811-05:002017-08-22T12:14:30.811-05:00I so look forward to my occasional retreats. I am ...I so look forward to my occasional retreats. I am fortunate to have a beach house in the family (thanks, in-laws!) and even more fortunate that they never installed a phone line or wifi. I get to wander on the beach, ignore Facebook, and create. Honestly, it's when I seem to get the most done.<br />I'd love to visit NM one day... One can but dream!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-20443960371007605992017-08-22T08:26:51.440-05:002017-08-22T08:26:51.440-05:00Great points, Chris! And yes to the SCBWI retreat ...Great points, Chris! And yes to the SCBWI retreat in NM. Gorgeous mountains. Fall colors. Lots of potential for creativity.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-35346758068547141632017-08-21T22:22:27.869-05:002017-08-21T22:22:27.869-05:00I've found Retreats generally great for brains...I've found Retreats generally great for brainstorming, especially if I can get outside and move around (physical activity helps me think). They can also be great for heavy editing. For me, A retreat in a building with other people may not be ideal for drafting. I use voice recognition software, and I don't want to bother my neighbors. Plus, it keeps crashing on my laptop. So I love Retreats, and I've gotten amazing work done during them, but it helps to plan ahead, considering the practical constraints of the situation. <br /><br />PS - there's an SCBWI Retreat coming up the third weekend in October, in the mountains of New Mexico! Who wants to join us?Kris Bockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217265282250089583noreply@blogger.com