Taking a Summer 2026 Writers Retreat? Read My Tips
For 20+ years, I’ve been running away to write—either alone or with a writer friend. As summer 2026 approaches, here are my best tips to get the most out of your summertime writers retreat.
Writing and Winter Blues
Can writing help me on my blah or down days? Can writing help with winter blues?
By mid November, my mood starts to match the New England weather outside my window.
In winter, my brain and my words turn monochrome, moody and sludgy.