Stop Wasting Your Writing Retreats: 10 Prep Steps Every Indie Author Needs

In this episode of the Authors Allies podcast, Rebecca discusses how to prepare for a virtual writing retreat. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in goals, preparation of technology, and creating a conducive writing environment. The episode provides a checklist of ten essential steps to ensure a productive retreat, including setting boundaries, managing energy levels, and establishing writing rituals. Rebecca also offers resources for listeners to enhance their retreat experience.TakeawaysYou need to show up knowing what you're working on.Pick one clear outcome to avoid decision fatigue.Confirm all tech and tools before the retreat.Designate a physical space for writing.Communicate your retreat schedule to those at home.Set realistic energy goals based on your current situation.Incorporate small rituals to signal writing time.Prepare your mindset to avoid comparison and perfectionism.Pack a go bag with all necessary materials.Request a digital checklist for retreat preparation HERE.Join the RoundTable: Want help planning your next magical marketing move? Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun again. Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠  https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠  https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook📧  Email us: [email protected]⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks. 😀📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDotCommunications/📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blue_dot_digital/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you.

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