Writing From The Heart
online writing retreat
Craft Your Compelling Story
January 25 to 29th
Register now!
Deep inside, you know you have powerful words to share, and yet something has been holding you back.
Imagine yourself within a circle of support, writing and celebrating your words with ease. Envision connecting with those stories you’ve been longing to tell and getting them down on paper at last.
Whatever your level of writing experience, this retreat is a time to focus on nourishing your creative vision.
Writing From the Heart provides the dedicated space and support you need to get started on that memoir you’ve been itching to write. It’s the perfect time to gather and work with those scraps of paper filled with story fragments. You may feel a strong desire to play with words, without any particular genre in mind.
No matter what stage your writing project is at, you will leave with a good start on something big! You’ll discover a deeper connection with your writing voice and build practices that enable powerful words to show up on the page. You will know, deep in your bones, that your words matter; your voice matters. Best of all, you will leave with unforgettable memories, connections with other adventurous spirits, and the motivation and confidence to continue on your writing journey.
Receive the gift of time and creative support by saying yes to this retreat!
“I was looking forward to a virtual writing retreat, but I was also concerned about spending the whole day on Zoom. What Marie did was brilliant. We spent a few hours writing together, and then we separated for several hours in the afternoon before getting back together to share what we had accomplished in our break from the screen. Marie put a lot of care into creating an excellent experience for us. The writing prompts, the opportunity to share and support each other, and loving on each other’s words all made for an experience both heart-warming and encouraging. I’m no longer afraid of a blank page”.
At the Writing From the Heart Retreat you will:
- Get started on the story you’re burning to tell
- Learn how to bring your personality and voice into your writing
- Grow your writing skills and your confidence
- Create a sacred, loving writing practice so you can write consistently for life
- Overcome the self-talk that prevents you from writing
- Receive motivating feedback on what's strong in your writing, as well as room for expansion
- Receive professional writing support on your specific goals, including a one-on-one coaching session with Marie
Typical Daily Retreat Structure
Pacific Standard Time
9:00 – 9:30 am
Grounding, meditative centering practice
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Writing / sharing / interactive process; each day has a theme
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Open time for all – with suggested exercises
4:30 pm -6:00 pm
Yoga / sharing time / other
Evenings Free
Additional Benefits
- You receive the opportunity to participate in an individual Discovery Call with Marie or a member of her team prior to retreat start date
- Attend a one-hour pre-retreat group call with all participants to prepare
- Participate in scheduled solo writing time each day
- Receive a one-on-one session with Marie at some time during the retreat
- Attend a 90-minute Post Retreat Reflection Call
“The Writing From the Heart Retreat was transformational. I know that when I say yes to myself, which is always hard to do, transformation is going to happen. This year it happened physically. I threw my back out halfway through the retreat and started writing and journaling about the pain. I dove into aspects of myself I didn't even know were there. There was deep healing. By the end of the retreat, I went from not being able to move to having more flow and movement, both physically and emotionally. It showed me how powerful our minds are... how powerful our stories are.”
"I loved the Writing From the Heart Retreat. It’s a great place to dip your toes in the water to see what writing is like in a community, and that’s what I love the most about it. I appreciated being able to share my words and have them received in a beautiful and respectful way… in a way that makes me feel great about my writing!"
