Summer BONUS episode: What happens on a writing retreat?

Over the years, I've taken myself on many-a-writing retreat and each of them has been magical in its own way. On my latest retreat, however, one of my circle-sisters wrote a short story to share her experience and it was so fun, I knew I had to share it in a bonus summer episode! 

It was such a SWEET little story that captured the essence of our retreat so well. People often ask, what do you DO on these retreats? Well, let me tell you, by way of this story from Sally. 

But more than her story, we talk about what it was like for her to sign up and join this circle of women. Sally, a self-described introvert, talks about her fears of sharing her writing, her stories, and her full self. Fears we ALL have when we are in new spaces with new people. But what happens when we take one small step? When we sign up? When we raise our hand? When we say YES to the unknown? 

MAGIC. 

I hope you enjoy this sweet story and let it inspire YOU to say YES to something on your list this summer. 

Want to experience the MAGIC of a writing retreat like the one Sally describes in today's episode? Check out Laurie's Webpage HERE or Jen's Webpage HERE.