Writing Connections
Writing Connections is a podcast devoted to exploring the literary landscape and larger creative ecosystem, looking at the ways we connect with and support one another through retreats, residencies, writing groups, conferences, mentorships, and other opportunities and relationships. Host Laura Walker interviews writers and creative supporters across genres, disciplines, and geographic boundaries.
Episodes
85 episodes
The Freedom to Create with Shannon Vesely
In this first episode of 2026, I interview Shannon Vesely, a poet, writer, and educator. This is the first half of our interview, where we discuss Shannon's writing process and her experience with writing retreats. Show Links:
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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Podcast Handover, Part 2 with Laura Walker
In this episode, Laura discusses her history with all kinds of writing retreats, her vision for this podcast, and her infatuation with inchworms—perhaps the most acrobatic of all earthbound insects. 🐛 Tune in to catch the new name of the podcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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20:08
Podcast Handover, Part 1 with Laura Walker
I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Laura Walker about the upcoming changes to this podcast. We delved into my mission for it when I started it and how excited I am to have Laura, who is amazing, take the reins and keep it growing.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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18:48
Season Three Kickoff
Welcome to Season 3 of "Your Writing Retreat Connection." In this episode I share what's in store for the next chapter of the podcast.
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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1:18
On Summer Break - See You in September
Thank you for supporting the "Your Writing Retreat Connection" podcast during season 2. We had great episodes chatting with writing retreat hosts and writers from around the world. The show is going on hiatus for the summer and will...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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1:00
Writing Retreats in New Zealand with Christine Sheehy
I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Christine Sheehy, about her experiences hosting and going on writing retreats.We also had a great chat about why she decided to host writing retreats and become a book coach. Like so many of us...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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27:45
Quoddy Writing Retreat with Ralph Fletcher
This is a great episode with Ralph Fletcher, who's involved in the writing world as a writer and writing teacher. He has authored books for young readers, novels, poetry, memoir, picture books as well as nonfiction books for writing teachers to...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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28:02
Writing Retreats + Book Coaching with Jennie Nash
To set the stage for this interview, a few months ago I did a solo episode about how I thought book coaches could benefit from adding writing retreats to their business offers.Then I started thinking about how people who are leading writ...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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41:14
Don’t Assume People Can’t Pay What You’re Asking
I can’t say this enough - please don't assume what anybody can't or won't pay for your retreat. Believe me, if they really want and need your retreat, they'll find a way to pay for it. Even though you have no idea what someone can o...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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3:34
Why You Should Plan a Writing Retreat -Even if You Don’t Think You’re Ready
In this solo episode I talk about the three reasons you should plan a writing retreat even if you don't think you're ready:Just because you start planning a writing retreat doesn’t mean you have to set a hard date. But thinking abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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1-Day Virtual Writing Retreat with Arden Coutts
Arden Coutts is an author and writing retreat host who makes community building a huge part of their writing and writing retreats. I was thrilled to have them on the show to talk about their 1-day virtual writing retreat coming up in May. They'...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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18:55
Cruise Writing Retreat with Amy Goldmacher
My guest this week is Amy Goldmacher, a published author as well as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. We chatted about:Why she decided now was the time to lead her own writing retreat after being an instr...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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22:13
Scotland Writing Retreat with Nina Hart
I was thrilled to chat with author and writing instructor Nina Hart because of the many amazing ways she’s supporting writers, especially those whose style of writing or writing process doesn't fit into neat boxes. In this episode we chatted ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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30:01
How to Integrate Writing Retreats in Your Services
People aren't going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on your writing retreat if they don't even know if you can help them reach their writing or publishing goals.In this episode, I share how to build a ladder of offers to show ...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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4:35
Ideas for Choosing Your Writing Retreat Focus
If you’re in the early planning stages of your writing retreat, you may be thinking about who you want your retreat to help most. I’ve talked a lot about the importance of figuring this out so when someone sees your messaging on social media, i...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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3:39
Let Writers Know How Your Writing Retreat Helps Them
In this week’s episode of Your Writing Retreat Connection, I talked about the three ways you can set expectations so writers will know how your writing retreat helps them.Get clear on what you’ll offer and how your writing retreat h...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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3:46
2024 Recap and 2025 Vision
In this year end episode of the podcast, I reflect on how far the different aspects of my business--the Writing Retreat Directory, Your Writing Retreat Connection, and Plan A Writing Retreat--have come and what my vision is for 2025.Wis...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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4:13
Factor Intangible Value in Your Retreat Pricing
There's an aspect of pricing your writing retreat that should be considered, but is often overlooked - how to include the intangible value when deciding how much to charge for your writing retreat.These are things that affect your guests...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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2:57
The 4 Types of Writing Retreat Activities
If you're planning a writing retreat, there are 4 types of activities you can include:Welcome ActivitiesWriting ActivitiesNon Writing ActivitiesFarewell ActivitiesIn this episode I talk about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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5:22
Connect with a Writing Retreat Instructor
In this week’s episode of Your Writing Retreat Connection I’ll be talking about what to do if you want to host a writing retreat but you don’t want to do it alone or you want to add a speaker or workshop leader for a specific craft topic. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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2:17
How to Find the Perfect Fit Writing Retreat
First, if You've made the decision to carve out time for yourself and your writing, congratulations! Now, how do you find a writing retreat that will inspire, motivate, and support you to tell your best story?Take the following into cons...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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4:24
Writing Retreat in Chamonix, France with David Rocklin
I was thrilled to talk to this week’s guest, award-winning author and writing retreat leader, David Rocklin.We covered a variety of topics around planning and leading writing retreats, how David helps writers bring out their stories - in...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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44:29
The Magic of Writing Retreats with Liz Redston
I love talking with writers about their experiences attending a writing retreat so I was thrilled to have Liz Redston on as a guest. Liz and I chatted about her experiences at the Weekend Writing Retreat, the importance of giving yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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25:21
Using Facebook Ads to Reach More Writers
If you want to reach more writers, have you considered a Facebook ad to send them to your retreat link?Writers are actively looking for resources that can help them finish their novel, become better at their craft, or get feedback on th...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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4:37
Simplified Writing Retreats with Amanda Le Rougetel
This week I talked with Amanda Le Rougetel, a writer, editor & community educator who recently co-hosted her first writing retreat.I'm really excited for you to hear this episode because Amanda made so many great points from a writin...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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