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.
Writing Connections
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 writing perspective as well as a writing retreat perspective.
I think you’ll relate to her thoughts on 'identity as writer' and how she started thinking of herself as a writer.
We also chatted about how she and her retreat co-host, Deborah Schnitzer planned their retreat and how they were able to adjust and be flexible when the activities evolved in a way they hadn’t expected.
Amanda also explains the Hermit Crab essay form - which I found very fascinating as a writer, so stick around to hear more about that towards the end of our interview.
Here are a few links that relate to things that came up in our conversation:
- Amanda Le Rougetel's blog
- Amanda and Deborah's teaching website
- Tell it Even More Slant, Brenda Miller's article on the 'hermit crab' essay form
- Jane Friedman - publishing industry expert
- Allison K Williams - writer, and writing & publishing coach
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