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
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, […]
Writer Brenda Barbarino of Willoughby, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Steve not only offers professional critiquing, but reaches beyond pen and paper to draw out personal strengths. Gifted with the ability to listen to a writer’s work, Steve will not let your writing talent go untapped. He will persist by asking whatever questions it takes to waken the author within. I plan to attend the spring weekend, and look forward to personal growth, tranquility, and fellowship with the […]
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.”
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.”