Real Academics Writing Retreat

Included with a paid subscription.

What is the Writing Retreat?
A writing retreat is structured time to get your writing done.
Please note that a writing retreat is not a class or a feedback, editing, or coaching session.

Dates
Normally the first Saturday of every month.
NEW: We are trying out TWO retreats per month during some of the semester.
Check out our Calendar of Events.

Time

PST (Los Angeles): 9AM - 2PM 

CST (Houston): 11AM - 4PM 

EST (New York): 12PM - 5PM

Total Time: 5 hours, with a one hour "lunch" break

Schedule

Schedule is in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Use this resource to convert to your time zone.

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First Half

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Welcome (10-15 min.)
Writing (45-50 min.) = 60 min.

1:00PM – 2:00PM
Check-in (10-15 min.)
Writing (45-50 min.) = 60 min.

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Break

2:00 PM – 3:00PM
Break (15 min.) = 60 min.
Optional Book Club (45 min.)

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Second Half

3:00PM – 4:00PM
Check-in (10-15 min.)
Writing (45-50 min.) = 60 min.

4:00PM – 5:00PM
Check-in (10 min.)
Writing (45 min.)
Closing (5 min.) = 60 min.

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Total Time: 5 hrs., including breaks

Extra

If you are new, download the Writing Retreat Guide.
You can use it during the retreat. We occasionally refer to it during the event. 

5 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Real Academics Writing Retreat

1. You'll enter a supportive space to focus on your writing goals and needs.

2. You’ll be motivated to get your writing done alongside others and make progress toward your academic career goals! (Need we say more?) 

3. You’ll learn and apply time-tested and research-based tools and strategies you can use to increase your writing productivity along the way.

4. You’ll meet other writers.

5. You’ll be able to conveniently log in from any location since it the writing retreat is virtual (write in your PJ’s – we don’t mind!)

What Past Participants are Saying About the Real Academics Writing Retreat