I write, therefore I am
A Retreat to Boost Your Writing Skills
I write, therefore I am: If you feel the same way, then you’ve come to the right place. Because this weekend is all about writing. Whether you write professional texts or are working on literary projects and want to publish a book. Whether you keep a journal and like to get everything off your chest, or if you simply enjoy expressing yourself in writing: This retreat is for everyone who writes.
You’re the focus here. Writing is a very personal endeavor, and everyone has their own path to creating a text. That’s why you’ll discover what kind of writer you are, how to consciously leverage your strengths, and how to make your writing process more relaxed. You’ll get to know your writing voice and style (better) and learn how to spark your creativity. And you’ll receive suggestions on how to overcome writer’s block as quickly as possible. The course also includes plenty of writing prompts and reflective questions to help you discover and strengthen your writing identity—all presented in an inspiring, easy-to-implement, and engaging way.
Schedule:
Sat, November 21:
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch break
2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun, November 22:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
group lunch (if desired)
Contents:
– You & Your Writing: What kind of writer are you? When do you write best? And what does your writing voice sound like? Discover your strengths and find out what you need when you write—with creative writing prompts and mindful reflection questions
– The Flow of Text & Its Power: How do you come up with the first sentence and get off to a quick start? How do you navigate the writing process as smoothly as possible? Lots of practical tips—including a brilliant writing technique and a golden rule that applies to all types of writing
– Writer’s Block & How to Get Past It: What can you do when your writing hits a snag, stumbles, or just won’t come together? Easy-to-implement solutions to help you get your writing flowing again
– You & Your Creative Flow: Where do good ideas come from? How can you spark your creativity? Inspiring tools that work for any type of text
No matter what you write: Everyone is welcome. No prior knowledge required.
We work the old-fashioned way—with paper and pen. Please bring enough writing materials with you.
If you’d also like to bring your laptop, that’s fine, of course.
Just so everyone is on the same page: You won’t be working on your own projects, but you’ll take away plenty of tips—I promise!
Seminar Leader: Dr. Doris Lind
For Doris Lind, it’s all about words. With a Ph.D. in German studies and certification as a writing therapist, she works with the power of individual words and the liberating and meaningful impact of writing—as a nonfiction author (“33 Words That Will Change Your Life”), copywriting instructor, and writing coach. www.worte-wirken.at or Instagram: wortewirken_dorislind
“Writing opens the door to your inner self and connects you with yourself.”
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