1. What was most beneficial to you about your solo writing retreat? “I think the most beneficial result was I learned to be a better writer from your feedback. Second most beneficial was I felt encouraged and even inspired about my project(s).” 2. How could your retreat time have been better? “Possibly lower temperatures during […]
“Steve FitzGerald helped me get organized in finishing my novel, Safety in Numbers. We met every other week and reviewed two chapters at a time He helped keep me accountable and helped me grow as a writer.
“I believe Steve’s gift is in line editing, which he helped develop within me. Given what I know now, I would hire Steve for line editing — just before my book is about to be published. He’s personable, timely and reasonably priced.” — De-de Mulligan
“It was a great week away, spent under the tutelage of Steve FitzGerald. It was a week of relaxed writing: help if I needed it, discussion when I needed it, and productive silence the rest of the time.
“There were lovely breakfasts, lovely dinners, and gorgeous sunsets. Just what the doctor ordered! I’m already planning my 2019 week away.
“I have to say, of all the places I’ve gone to write, this is the only writing retreat I always regret leaving.” — M. E. Betsy McMillan, author of A Mystery in the Mailbox and Fractured Anecdotes 1.
“Steve has provided me with a wise sounding board for my thoughts about my writing. He has helped me clarify my values and priorities and has attempted to keep me on track, not always an easy task.
“Each of our monthly meetings has produced something of value, some take-away, that eases this choice: the writing life.” — Cathy B.
Novelist Kari Howell of Youngstown, Ohio re: Her Solo Writing Retreat
“I recently had the opportunity to go on a writing retreat on an island in the middle of Lake Erie. Let me tell you… best money I’ve spent in a long time. “Steve FitzGerald is an Ohio writing coach and also runs the Island Writers Club. My retreat cost included ferry, meals, my own room, […]
Author Don Lee of Perry, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Steve, thanks for a great weekend. One thing I came away with was the perspective of getting away from my daily writing. It was surprising to see I needed the break in a routine — ‘garbage miles’ — I think you can see the relationship between running and writing. Reminds me of a quote by […]
Author Treg Stark of Columbus, Ohio re: His Writing Coach and Editor
“Steve, you helped me shape characters and places. Your excellent editing made me realize I might know storytelling, but I still have a lot to learn about grammar and sentence structure! “Thanks so much for your encouragement and skill!” — Treg Stark
Author Laura Kremser of Westlake, Ohio re: Her Writing Coach
“I’ve been working on a memoir in fits and starts for the past six years. Recently, I came to the conclusion that I either needed to bag it completely or get some help. So glad I got some help. Thanks Steve, for helping me get my life experiences down ‘on paper.’ “Thank you for helping […]
Author Tam Polzer of Perry, Ohio re: Her Solo Writing Retreat
“I would recommend a private writing retreat with Steve to anybody who wants to feel accomplished when it’s over. He worked with me on four very different projects, and I feel good about all of them. If you’re looking for a good listener, someone who’s patient, professional, precise and honest, and if a person needs […]
Writer Ginny Taylor of Warren, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Steve, your comments on my work were insightful and helpful. You posed good questions for me to consider, as I moved forward with my writing. I was able to push through the first 20,000 words of my memoir, and return to the mainland renewed on my mission to write this book. My private island writing […]
Author M. E. Betsy McMillan of Perry, Ohio re: Her Private Writing Retreat
“I had the unique opportunity to make a private retreat with Steve FitzGerald. What a fabulously productive week I had. I added more than 30,000 words to the novel I am hoping to complete by mid-October. It was incredibly helpful to bounce my ideas off a fellow writer and to discuss the direction my writing […]
Writer Steven Ells of Gates Mills, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Excellent. The writers who came all contributed. Steve gave us everything we needed to enjoy the weekend and grow as writers. Lots of good food, three fun writing challenges and a little tour of this unique part of Middle Bass island. I felt as I got in my car and drove back home that it […]
Writer Gina Tabasso of Brunswick, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“(The writing retreat was) amazing as always.”
Author Sharon Gimperling of Huron, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Fabulous!! Couldn’t have asked for a better writing atmosphere… great support, great people, great food and accommodations!”
M. E. Betsy McMillan of Cleveland, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“I had a great time at the Autumn Retreat. There were wonderful, stimulating conversations about what we are writing and how we deal with the ups and downs of our craft. I was inspired and feel as though I can come home and resume my creative endeavors with enthusiasm.”
Cynthia Sheeler of Cleveland, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“This was a great weekend! Steve did a great job hosting and facilitating. I got much needed feedback on my writing sample and got some great ideas for improving my writing overall.”