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Part Transformation + Part Inspiration: A Writing Retreat in Magical Ireland

Part Transformation + Part Inspiration: A Writing Retreat in Magical Ireland

Every time I retreat, I advance: How escaping can help you find the words and the stories that are trying to find you

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Carolyn Flynn
Feb 14, 2024
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When I invest in my writing, I like to escape to a magical place that inspires me. I love being alone, I love being with the page—and I love being in community with other writers who support me.

I go on writing retreats because every time I retreat, I advance.

Ireland is that place for me, as is Taos, New Mexico. Scotland is that place for my retreat co-facilitator, Jona Kotter. Meet us on our Facebook Live:

https://fb.watch/qbshEL1DmA/

We’re calling our Ireland Writing Retreat on the Wild Atlantic Way (June 9-13, 2024) part transformation + part inspiration because we truly believe that if you can get away to the greenest of the green—the Ring of Kerry—you’ll find the words and the stories you need to find.

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Panoramic of ocean view at Parknasilla, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Why retreat? Why not just hole up at home, sit your butt in the chair and write?

I’ve heard good things about discipline. It’s worked for me -- a book coming out in Fall 2024 (Boundless, about how, when you have become no one, yo…

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