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Rekindle Creativity Women's Writing Retreat in Muskoka

At the Rekindle Creativity writing retreat for women in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, certified book coaches Dinah Laprairie and Liisa Kovala will thoughtfully guide you to get your writing goals on track. Here, tucked away in our cozy sanctuary at the Hidden Valley Resort in Muskoka’s winter wonderland, you will find undisturbed time and encouragement to concentrate on your project.
David Rocklin - Start your first book in France with David

Join David Rocklin in the gorgeous Provence-Côte d’Azur region of France for a transformative writing retreat.
Download to view a (pdf) visual description of David’s retreat here: David Rocklin, April 7-14, 2024, Grasse
Read testimonials for David Rocklin here: https://www.forewordretreats.com/david-rocklins-testimonials-and-reviews/
Novel Whisperer Galveston

Join Robin, your Novel Whisperer, in Galveston, TX for a week of writing with purpose. You will be inspired by the beauty of the island, focused on writing by setting aside the time for your project, and supported by a book coach and editor who will help you get words on the page and make your story shine.
The retreat schedule includes coaching time, writing time, group discussions and activities like a Murder and Mansion tour and plenty of seafood. There is group time, and time on your own to reflect, write or wander the historic district for ideas.
Galveston Island has a rich heritage and natural beauty that make it a favorite getaway for vacationers. We will be there at the perfect time—no Spring Breakers, no oppressive heat, and no hurricanes.
Come and find out for yourself how great book coaching is and get a ton of writing done while on vacation!
Tuscany Writing Retreat - May 11, 2024

We will take care of your every need so you can begin to reconnect with the writer you are and explore ways to become the writer you want to be. What better place to accomplish this than at a writing retreat in a beautiful Tuscany villa? Whether interested in memoir, fiction, or non-fiction, you will tap into your creative flow as we consider plot, dialogue, characterization, imagery, and more. You will find nothing between your words and the page except unlimited inspiration in this safe and nurturing environment.
Jamie Ford in France
Tuscany Writing Retreat - May 19, 2024

Whether you are interested in memoir, fiction, or non-fiction, you will tap into your creativity as we consider plot, dialogue, characterization, imagery, and more. Kathryn is dedicated to getting you beyond your internal critic and into your creative flow and has a unique and effective teaching style that instills confidence and promotes growth. You will find nothing between your words and the page except unlimited inspiration in this safe and nurturing environment. What could be better for your writing than getting away from the stresses of everyday life and writing to your heart’s content? This retreat welcomes women writers of all ages, genres, and levels of experience.
Write with Ellen Sussman in France

Ellen Sussman is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels, A Wedding in Provence, The Paradise Guest House, French Lessons, and On a Night Like This. She is the editor of two critically acclaimed anthologies, Bad Girls: 26 Writers Misbehave and Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex. Spend a week with Ellen and seven fellow writers at a magnificent “Belle Epoque” mansion in Grasse, the world’s perfume capital, in the Provence-Côte d’Azur region of France.
Christina Baker Kline & Paula McLain in France

Join us for an unforgettable week in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in the heart of the French Alps, where with this unparalleled natural setting as muse, we will take your writing to the next level, deepening your awareness of physical detail and sensory imagery as powerful tools that can help you turn life into art.
15-hour writing workshop + 1-hour critique session
6 nights in a private, en suite room in a luxury chalet
Freshly prepared French cuisine (alcohol not included)
Scheduled round trip transportation between the Geneva train station (Cornavin) & the retreat chalet in Chamonix.
Download retreat pdf overview here: CBK & PM
Novel Whisperer European Writing Adventure

Join Robin, your Novel Whisperer, in Tallinn, Estonia for a week of writing with purpose. You will be inspired by the beauty of Estonia, focused on writing by setting aside the time for your project, and supported by a book coach and editor who will help you get words on the page and make your story shine.
The retreat schedule includes coaching time, writing time, group discussions and activities with our local guide Stanislas, as well as trying local foods, like Estonian pancakes. There is group time, and time on your own to reflect, write or wander the Old Town (established in the thirteenth century) for ideas.
Estonia is a Baltic country located only 86 kilometers/53 miles from Helsinki. It has a cool climate and aside from two major cities is largely forest and agriculture. Estonians are famous for the “singing revolution” and are very patriotic. If you look on the US State Department website, you will see that Estonia is one of the safest European destinations you could choose.
Come and find out for yourself how great Estonia is and also get a ton of writing done with the support of a professional book coach.