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Writing Connections is a podcast devoted to exploring the literary landscape and larger creative ecosystem, looking at the ways we connect with and support one another through retreats, residencies, writing groups, conferences, mentorships, and other opportunities and relationships. Host Laura Walker interviews writers and creative supporters across genres, disciplines, and geographic boundaries.
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- Nurtured by Nature with Florence Williams · 27 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 91Florence Williams is our guest for this final episode of season three. She is the author of Heartbreak, The Nature Fix, and Breasts and numerous articles for Outside Magazine and…
- Traveling through Life with Nikos Dimitriou · 36 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 90Our guest for this episode, Nikos Dimitriou, is a former world traveler and current host of bespoke writing retreats in Evia, Greece. In our conversation, we discuss how he and…
- Making Space to Root & Rise with Erin McGuire · 30 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 89This month's guest, Erin McGuire, is a former academic and global research leader whose career has centered on equity in agricultural innovation systems. In 2025, when shifts in…
- Doing the Work with Chelsea DesAutels · 17 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 88In part 2 of my interview with Chelsea DesAutels, we talk about doing the work in terms of facing rejection and creating community out of crisis. Chelsea DesAutels is the author…
- Putting Yourself Out There with Chelsea DesAutels · 21 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 87Chelsea DesAutels is the author of A Dangerous Place (Sarabande Books, 2021), which was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and described by Publishers Weekly as a “lush and…
- Creating Your Own Path with Shannon Vesely · 20 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 86In this second half of my interview with Shannon Vesely, we take a broader view on writing connections and talk about how to make the most of them. Shannon gives advice on both…
- The Freedom to Create with Shannon Vesely · 23 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 85In this first episode of 2026, I interview Shannon Vesely, a poet, writer, and educator. This is the first half of our interview, where we discuss Shannon's writing process and…
- Podcast Handover, Part 2 with Laura Walker · 20 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 84In this episode, Laura discusses her history with all kinds of writing retreats, her vision for this podcast, and her infatuation with inchworms—perhaps the most acrobatic of all…
- Podcast Handover, Part 1 with Laura Walker · 19 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 83I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Laura Walker about the upcoming changes to this podcast. We delved into my mission for it when I started it and how excited I am to…
- Season Three Kickoff · 1 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 82 Welcome to Season 3 of "Your Writing Retreat Connection." In this episode I share what's in store for the next chapter of the podcast. ------------------------ Connect with me…
- On Summer Break - See You in September · 1 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 81Thank you for supporting the "Your Writing Retreat Connection" podcast during season 2. We had great episodes chatting with writing retreat hosts and writers from around the…
- Writing Retreats in New Zealand with Christine Sheehy · 28 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 80I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Christine Sheehy, about her experiences hosting and going on writing retreats. We also had a great chat about why she decided to host…
- Quoddy Writing Retreat with Ralph Fletcher · 28 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 79This is a great episode with Ralph Fletcher, who's involved in the writing world as a writer and writing teacher. He has authored books for young readers, novels, poetry, memoir…
- Writing Retreats + Book Coaching with Jennie Nash · 41 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 78To set the stage for this interview, a few months ago I did a solo episode about how I thought book coaches could benefit from adding writing retreats to their business offers…
- Don’t Assume People Can’t Pay What You’re Asking · 4 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 77I can’t say this enough - please don't assume what anybody can't or won't pay for your retreat. Believe me, if they really want and need your retreat, they'll find a way to pay…
- Why You Should Plan a Writing Retreat -Even if You Don’t Think You’re Ready · 5 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 76In this solo episode I talk about the three reasons you should plan a writing retreat even if you don't think you're ready: Just because you start planning a writing retreat…
- 1-Day Virtual Writing Retreat with Arden Coutts · 19 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 75Arden Coutts is an author and writing retreat host who makes community building a huge part of their writing and writing retreats. I was thrilled to have them on the show to talk…
- Cruise Writing Retreat with Amy Goldmacher · 22 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 74My guest this week is Amy Goldmacher, a published author as well as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. We chatted about: Why she decided now was the time to lead her own…
- Scotland Writing Retreat with Nina Hart · 30 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 73I was thrilled to chat with author and writing instructor Nina Hart because of the many amazing ways she’s supporting writers, especially those whose style of writing or writing…
- How to Integrate Writing Retreats in Your Services · 5 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 72People aren't going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on your writing retreat if they don't even know if you can help them reach their writing or publishing goals. In…
