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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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.”