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The Do’s And Don’ts Of A Writing Retreat

On May 12, 2023 By K.M. Allan10 Comments

Whether it’s professionally organized, a DIY job, with fellow writers, or flying solo, a writing retreat is a great way to spend focused time with your current WIP. It can help you hit deadlines, make editing progress, give you the space and time to create an in-depth outline or write anything from draft one to …

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The Benefits Of A Writing Retreat

On March 25, 2022 By K.M. Allan19 Comments

While writing might be a solitary affair, the reality is that writing with no distractions doesn’t happen as often as we’d like. Responsibilities, jobs, kids—basically life—eats into that creative time and are usually the priority for the hours in your day. And while that’s the way it should be, now and then, putting your writing …

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K.M. Allan

K.M. Allan

YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning, The Dark Half, and The Ritual (books 1, 2 & 3) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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