Talk about writer retreats, why to use them and where to find them

 

Retreats are times when writers go off by themselves to meet with other writers in a supportive, nurturing atmosphere.  The purpose is to stimulate ideas and give busy people a chance to write in a quiet place.    I have gone on a number of retreats.  Most of them were through my local writers’ group.  We’d get out of town, have a weekend of quiet time to write, maybe discuss ideas with other writers, and basically get away.  It was amazingly productive and I’d usually get a quarter of a book written.

Finding retreats of this type is usually difficult because they aren’t advertised.  They are brought about within a group that already exists.  My advice would be to join a local group in your area, get involved and if they have a retreat, go.  Move your schedule, do what you have to, but go.  Not only will you get a lot done, but you’ll make friends that have the potential to last a very long time.

Title: Only the Brightest Stars
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Currently a Standalone
Genre:  M/M
Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement
Release Date: April 11, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:

The problem with being an actor on top of the world is that you have a long way to fall. Logan Steele is miserable. Hollywood life is dragging him down. Drugs, men, and booze are all too easy. Pulling himself out of his self-destructive spiral, not so much.

Brit Stimple does whatever he can to pay the bills. Right now, that means editing porn. But Brit knows he has the talent to make it big, and he gets his break one night when Logan sees him perform on stage.

When Logan arranges for an opportunity for Brit to prove his talent, Brit’s whole life turns around. Brit’s talent shines brightly for all to see, and he brings joy and love to Logan’s life and stability to his out-of-control lifestyle. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy for Logan, and as Brit’s star rises, Logan’s demons marshal forces to try to tear the new lovers apart.