{"id":765433,"date":"2025-01-07T11:40:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/?p=765433"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T10:11:54","slug":"how-to-run-a-diy-writing-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-run-a-diy-writing-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to run a DIY writing retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A retreat from reality. A whole day, or maybe even <em>several<\/em> days, wholly devoted to writing. An opportunity to focus solely on your work-in-progress: to smash a word count goal, get under the skin of your story idea or wrestle your plot into perfect shape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds great, right? It\u2019s no wonder that attending a writing retreat is on most authors\u2019 wish lists for 2025 \u2013 mine included!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, writing retreats can be prohibitively expensive, especially in the aftermath of Christmas. They can also be tough to fit into everyday life if you have other commitments to consider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are ways you can bring the principles of a retreat into your own writing practice, whatever your budget and time constraints may be. Here are five helpful ideas for running your own DIY writing retreat. I hope they help you get 2025 off to a strong, creative start.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Pick (or prepare) a place\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If spending a few hours away from home \u2013 perhaps in a particularly nice coffee shop \u2013 is an option for you, then this might be a good place to start. Alternatively, it could be that a day or two in a local hotel or B&amp;B is within reach. If so, this could offer sufficient distance from the daily grind to boost your productivity. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can head further afield, that\u2019s great, too \u2013 though (unless your retreat is also a very specific research trip) beware the temptation to book accommodation in a location where you\u2019ll be tempted to explore. Trekking to Scotland for some peace and quiet is all very well, but you\u2019re unlikely to get much writing done if you can\u2019t resist checking out local hiking trails or touring whisky distilleries\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which leads me nicely to my point. While the word \u2018retreat\u2019 probably makes you think of going away somewhere, in reality this is <strong>far less important<\/strong> than the <em>decision to<\/em> <em>retreat<\/em> \u2013 as in, step back \u2013 from what you normally do and think about. You could travel to a perfect, picturesque cottage in the middle of nowhere and still struggle to concentrate on writing if you can\u2019t put down your mobile phone or silence the voice in your head that keeps whispering, \u2018Don\u2019t forget tomorrow is bin day!\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you prepare for your DIY writing retreat \u2013 which can certainly happen in your own home \u2013 think about the distractions that typically pull you away from writing. How can you tackle them? You might consider asking a friend or partner to take charge of children or pets for a day, for example.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve booked a day or two of leave from work to write, turn your \u2018office\u2019 phone off and put it in a drawer. Refuse to think about your day job until your retreat is done! Also, make sure those around you know that just because you have booked a day off work, it doesn&#8217;t mean you are \u2018off\u2019. This is not the opportunity for accepting invitations to brunch, or tackling those extra projects around the home you&#8217;ve been meaning to do. You&#8217;re still working. It&#8217;s just a different sort of work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself permission to de-prioritise any chores and errands you\u2019d usually get done during the time you\u2019ve set aside for your DIY writing retreat. That said, make sure the space you\u2019ll use for writing is clean and tidy\u2026 otherwise \u2018neatening it up\u2019 could easily become a smokescreen for procrastination.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re keen to dedicate some more time to your work-in-progress but don\u2019t have the opportunity or funds to go on a traditional writing retreat, signing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ultimate-novel-writing-course\/1-day-intensive-workshop\/\">The Ultimate Start<\/a> could also be a great option for you. This <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ultimate-novel-writing-course\/1-day-intensive-workshop\/\">one day, online writing workshop<\/a> offers five tutorials with expert authors, and is designed to kickstart your creativity for the New Year. Best of all, it costs just \u00a349 for Jericho Writers Premium Members and \u00a399 for non-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Set strategic goals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve decided when and where your DIY writing retreat will take place. Now it\u2019s time to define what you want to achieve during the time you\u2019ve set aside.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you want to plan your next project. Maybe you have a completed draft that you\u2019re keen to self-edit. It could be that you\u2019re desperately trying to get to \u2018the end\u2019 with a work-in-progress, and just need some focused time to help you bring home the final act of your story.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you are on your writing journey, think about the best way to invest the time you\u2019re devoting to your retreat. What can you get done in that period, and what impact will it have on your project overall? What aspects of writing do you normally find most difficult \u2013 and does this distraction-free time offer an opportunity to get to grips with them?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin your DIY writing retreat, you need to know upfront what \u2018success\u2019 means for you. Without a clear goal in mind, you may struggle to stay motivated \u2013 and you also risk ending without that clear, satisfying sense of crossing the finish line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also make sure that, whatever goal you set, it\u2019s realistic. If you have a single day to work on your writing, for example, don\u2019t tell yourself you\u2019re going to produce 10,000 perfect words. Aim for a number you know is feasible, then pat yourself on the back if you overshoot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Create a schedule<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u2018writing retreat\u2019 probably conjures up cosy images of people thinking very deep, writerly thoughts, snuggled up in front of roaring fires and sipping from bottomless mugs of hot chocolate. Lovely as such images are, the truth is that you can only spend so much time contemplating and quaffing sugary beverages if you want to <em>get stuff done<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By all means, make regular hot chocolate breaks a core component of your DIY writing retreat plan \u2013 but schedule them in advance. Make them a reward for an hour of good work. Think about how they can push you closer to achieving your goal, rather than hamper you from focusing on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re planning your DIY writing retreat, it\u2019s a good idea to consider in advance how you can incorporate regular meals, small treats, physical movement and rest \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re spending more than a day on focused work. It may sound puritanical, but creating a schedule will not only help you stick to writing, planning or editing; it will also encourage you to take good care of yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ultimate-novel-writing-course\/1-day-intensive-workshop\/\">The Ultimate Start<\/a>, we\u2019re offering five workshops in a single day to help you plan a new project, review your work-in-progress or provide a fantastic framework for self-editing. You can view the schedule for the day (which includes <em>plenty<\/em> of all-important breaks!) <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ultimate-novel-writing-course\/1-day-intensive-workshop\/\">right here on our website<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4. Prepare your resources&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about ways you can prepare for your DIY writing retreat in advance. Could you batch cook a few meals, for instance, or stock up on healthy snacks that will keep your creativity flowing? If you\u2019re a lover of fabulous notebooks and snazzy pens, would having a couple of new ones help motivate you during your retreat?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to consider more mundane things like ensuring any research notes, files or books you might need are readily available. Collect everything together in one place so that, even if you\u2019re staying at home, you won\u2019t waste precious time hunting for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about making sure you\u2019re comfortable, too. If you have a favourite cushion, blanket or scented candle, incorporate this into your workspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such items should be a welcome reminder that your writing retreat is supposed to be pleasurable, as well as productive. Focusing on your writing in this way is something you <em>get<\/em> to do, not something you <em>have<\/em> to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5. Celebrate your success (and analyse how you could improve)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your writing retreat is over, make sure you give yourself credit for the time and effort you\u2019ve put into it \u2013 whether or not you achieved everything you set out to.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t quite hit your target, see if there\u2019s anything you can learn from that. Was your word count goal too ambitious? Did you underestimate how long editing or planning certain sections of your story might take you? Or, did you find an idea you\u2019d thought was good didn\u2019t have legs and come up with something else instead?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So often in writing, what seems like a setback is a learning experience, or an opportunity to pivot and improve something. When you look back on what you\u2019ve managed to do during your DIY writing retreat, consider it with positivity and without judgement. That way, you won\u2019t be discouraged from carving out time for another writing retreat in future \u2013 and you\u2019ll be even better equipped to make the most of it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there you have it! Five tips for creating a DIY writing retreat that will help you start your writing year right.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019d like to find out more about the affordable mini \u2018writing retreat\u2019 we\u2019re running for online this January, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ultimate-novel-writing-course\/1-day-intensive-workshop\/\">The Ultimate Start<\/a> page on our website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A retreat from reality. A whole day, or maybe even several days, wholly devoted to writing. An opportunity to focus solely on your work-in-progress: to smash a word count goal, get under the skin of your story idea or wrestle your plot into perfect shape.&nbsp; Sounds great, right? 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