“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 […]
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 […]
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 Cynthia Hill of Cleveland, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“Steve got us writing and sharing with his creative assignments and provided us ample time to write, as we gathered on the sunny wrap-around porch with our laptops and notepads. Conversations were just as filling as Steve’s home cooking! I have confidence to take on my memoir project, thanks to the combined wisdom of this […]
Writer Gina Tabasso of Brunswick, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“(The writing retreat was) amazing as always.”
Linda Wilber of Akron, Ohio re: Writers Retreat
“It was my first retreat and will plan to attend next year. Steve was great and I met a lot of new friends. I believe what I learned will help me with writing my book.”
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.”