What is your favorite part about the agent client relationship?The best part, for me, is the collaborative effort to create the best story possible. I’m a very hands-on, editorial agent. That means my clients and I establish some incredible camaraderie as we work on our common goals—putting their work in front of editors who will … Read More
Kelli Ireland on Cruising on a Writing Retreat
What is your favorite part about the writing process? There is absolutely nothing better to me than the blank page. I know, I know—most writers I write with believe the blank page is the worst, that it’s the starting point that leaves them stumped. I’m the absolute opposite. When I sit down to write, the … Read More
Reece Hanzon – Publishing Trends and Writing Retreats
What is your favorite part about the publishing process? My favorite part is getting an author’s revisions back after I have sent my notes and comments. The only thing I can expect for sure is that they will have resolved each issue in any way except the way I thought! It is so fun to … Read More
Featured Destination: Dunn’s River Falls, Jamaica
Our December 13, 2015 Cruising Writers Writing Retreat stops at Falmouth, Jamaica during the 7-day Caribbean cruise. Would you rather explore the island than relax on the beach? Dunn’s River Falls is a great destination for more active retreaters. Dunn’s River Falls is located about one hour west of Falmouth, Jamaica near Ocho Rios, and … Read More
Why our creative brains need a break.
Do you need rest? We’ve all felt it. That slow creep of exhaustion that has nothing to do with getting enough sleep, but everything to do with work, work, work. As writers, we work hard. If we aren’t a full-time writer, then we’re a part-time writer, full-time worker, and probably a full-time family member or … Read More
TJ da Roza on Writing, Publishing, and Retreating
What is your favorite part about the publishing process? Working with the authors. I love being invited into an author’s world and asked to help mold an already amazing story into something magical. There is something truly special in taking something that somebody else loves and helping it to become something that everyone will love. … Read More
Jaye Wells on Cruising and Writing Retreats
What is your favorite part about the writing process? I like all parts of the writing process for different reasons, but I don’t always love every part. A lot of it depends on how well the story is coming together. However, my favorite is probably that moment when I have a really great idea and … Read More
Shelley Adina cruises with Cruising Writers Writing Retreats
What is your favorite part about the writing process? Besides typing THE END? 🙂 I think my favorite part is the creative work that comes before I even type “Chapter One.” I’m an outliner, so I need to know in advance where the story will go, even if I never look at the outline again … Read More