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Writers chugging along, no probllama

Writers chugging along, no probllama

Written by Janet Whitehead / 01.10.2019 /

The first ever Squilax Writers Retreat was held Sept 28 and 29 2019.  Watch for our second one in the Spring!  We were charmed by

  •  The unique and relaxing Squilax Caboose International Hostel. 
  • Extraordinary food including magical drinks that changed colour,  and food shaped as trains in keeping with our "On track, Magically" theme. Though, "No probllama" also played into the theme! 
  • Mini workshops: creative tools for imagining goals and staying on track. 
  • Treasure hunt with llama themed writer's socks as a prize!
  • Llama and critter play - Massey the Llama, Chilco the dog and Hamilton the cat loved cuddles. Okay, Massey the Llama not so much, but willing to show us some attention. 
  • Dinosaur eggs and jade rock hunting.
  • Plenty of idea sharing, story telling, and resources.
  • AND ESPECIALLY plenty of writing time - all the writers were pleased with their progress. Even me. Though my priority was keeping on top of things for the event and the writers,  I easily snuck in a few hundred words in a cozy late evening.

 

 

 

 

 

Such a brilliant bunch of great people to spend a weekend with. Take home learning was very interesting: from discovering a firm bed was so helpful that one writer was going home to buy a new bed, to the hoarding of  the "Emotional Trauma Thesaurus for Writer" (borrowed from writer and soon to be purchased by all,)  to happiness at developing a new character or theme and simply getting lots of writing done.

 

 

Thank you, writers, for being a part of it all. And thank you, Blair @hishuswap for all your help! Next spring, it's happening again!

 


 

Category: Writerly Moments

Tags: writers retreat, squilax hostel, caboose

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