{"id":11804,"date":"2014-11-12T01:00:54","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T09:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=11804"},"modified":"2014-11-20T13:46:14","modified_gmt":"2014-11-20T21:46:14","slug":"writing-retreat-prepare-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/writing-retreat-prepare-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Writing Retreat: Prepare for the Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Third in\u00a0new blog series that we\u2019re running for the next six months. <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/category\/travel-writing-2\/\"><b>See all the posts here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11680\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/category\/travel-writing-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/category\/travel-writing-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11680\" class=\"wp-image-11680\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Copy-of-Travel-Writing-Flights-of-the-300x150.png\" alt=\"Travel &amp; Writing- Flights of the Imagination Blog Series\" width=\"350\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Copy-of-Travel-Writing-Flights-of-the-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Copy-of-Travel-Writing-Flights-of-the.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Travel &amp; Writing- Flights of the Imagination Blog Series<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Travel &amp; Writing: Flights of the Imagination Blog Series with Beth Barany and Paula Chafee Scardamalia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">For the next 24 weeks, you are invited to join <a href=\"http:\/\/diviningthemuse.com\/blog\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Paula Chafee Scardamalia<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and I as we share with you about the magic of travel and writing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, novels, short stories, personal essays or keep journals, we will offer information, tips, techniques and tools for using travel to inspire, inform, enrich and empower your writing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Look for posts from both of us at<br \/>\n<b><a href=\"http:\/\/diviningthemuse.com\/blog\">diviningthemuse.com\/blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/\"><b>https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/<\/b><\/a>\u00a0every other Wednesday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11735\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11735\" class=\"wp-image-11735\" title=\"At the Chateau de Vincennes c. 2012 Beth Barany, All Rights Reserved\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_4408-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"At the Chateau de Vincennes c. 2012 Beth Barany, All Rights Reserved_IMG_4408\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_4408-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_4408-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_4408.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the Chateau de Vincennes c. 2012 Beth Barany, All Rights Reserved<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\">And get information on our destination retreats, <a title=\"Writing Retreat to Paris, October 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">mine\u2019s\u00a0in Paris for novelists<\/a>, Paula\u2019s is\u00a0near Delphi, Greece for writers who want to tap into their dreams. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diviningthemuse.com\/?p=2723\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Paula&#8217;s post this week on preparing for the adventure of your writing retreat.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">***<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Today&#8217;s theme:\u00a0\u201cPreparing for the adventure and what to pack for writing and exploring.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Once you decide to go on a writing retreat abroad or away from your home town, here\u2019s a list of things to do to prepare and a second list on the essentials of what to pack:<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing for the adventure<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Mindset<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to be said for having the right mindset for a writing retreat away. I\u2019d say the key elements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be prepared for the unexpected.<\/li>\n<li>Be opened minded.<\/li>\n<li>Know your limits.<\/li>\n<li>Be clear on your goal and motivations.<\/li>\n<li>Also, be clear on your fears and concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Tell people you love what you\u2019re planning so they can both be supportive and water your plants (or feed and pet your pets.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. List making<\/h3>\n<p>Make a list of all the things you need and want. More on that next.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Budget for the time away.<\/h3>\n<p>Include the time you\u2019ll need to recover when you get back. You\u2019ll probably want and need time to recover from jet lag or road travel. Also, budget for bills that need to be paid when you get back.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Daydream about all the possibilities and be open to what shows up.<\/h3>\n<p>Notice what you&#8217;d love to have happen, what you want, and what you desire. And play!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Set your writing goals and be willing for them to change or shift when you arrive at your destination.<\/h3>\n<p>Write these down and be honest about your capabilities. Also, state a stretch goal.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>For you: What are some essential preparatory steps you like to take before you leave on a trip?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Essentials on What to Pack<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve learned the hard way over the years on what to pack and what not to pack. I now prefer to travel as light as possible so that I can have my luggage on the plane with me, even for international flights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. Light-weight sturdy walking shoes<br \/>\n2. Favorite journal and pens. (I wrap my pens in a plastic baggie because they sometimes leak at 30,000 feet.)<br \/>\n3. Camera (or your smart phone)<br \/>\n4. Laptop<br \/>\n5. International plug converters for phone and computer<br \/>\n6. Favorite hygiene items that you think you can\u2019t get abroad.<br \/>\nI had to get my floss from the US when I lived in France. Not something I could find easily on grocery shelves there. I think that\u2019s changed, but I always bring my favorite flossers with me, just in case.<br \/>\n7. Light-weight hand-washable clothes<br \/>\n8. Backup drive(s)<br \/>\n9. International phone card<br \/>\n10. Foreign currency<br \/>\n11. Kindle or favorite book<br \/>\n12. Guidebook &amp; map<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>What are your must-haves for packing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">You can get an essential packing list here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IngeniousTravel-PackingChecklist.pdf\">IngeniousTravel-PackingChecklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>My big dream<\/i><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_7485\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7485\" class=\"wp-image-7485 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/2013-01-08-17.04.49-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Beth Barany's Big Vision vision board 2013\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/2013-01-08-17.04.49-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/2013-01-08-17.04.49-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/2013-01-08-17.04.49.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beth Barany&#8217;s Big Vision vision board 2013. What is your big dream?<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My big dream: <a title=\"Writing Retreat to Paris, October 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>To take a group of writers to Paris and have a writing workshop on preparing your novel in the beautiful City of Lights.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s happening! All the details are <a title=\"Writing Retreat to Paris, October 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To be sure to get all the notifications,\u00a0<b><a title=\"Writing Retreat to Paris, October 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/paris.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Third in\u00a0new blog series that we\u2019re running for the next six months. See all the posts here. 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