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 […]
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 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 […]
Novelist Deanna Adams of Mentor, Ohio re: Her Private Writing Retreat
“I appreciated the time Steve took to read over my book proposal and the quiet time I had just to get some uninterrupted writing done. I also enjoyed our chats about the ‘writer’s life.’ The retreat was terrific. I can’t think of any way in which he could have been better at supporting me and […]
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 […]