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the best week of your writing career

Every writer deserves a space to flourish and create.

 

Imagine a retreat where your ideas flow as freely as the coffee, where laughter mingles with the sound of pens scratching on paper. Our personalized writing retreats are designed to enhance your writing and to foster connections that last a lifetime.

Whether you’re seeking solitude or camaraderie, our retreats offer the perfect blend of both. Surround yourself with the beauty of nature, the support of fellow writers and the guidance of an editor who truly cares about your journey.

You deserve to be inspired, feel rejuvenated, and write a shit ton of words!

Leave with not just words on a page, and friendships that enrich your life. Join us and discover the magic of writing in a nurturing environment that celebrates your unique voice.

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It was… such a relief. To be with other women who understood, who could relate, who could laugh and cry and be real. To feel like I was amongst others that were just like me, going through a lot of the same bullshit. The amount of support was insane. The kindness was next level. I had a lot of anxiety getting on that plane and fucking going for it. I cried the whole way to the airport. To get there and have every fear erased because everyone was so amazing was the best thing I could have asked for. I felt like I was allowed to just… exist, and there was no judgement for what that looked like for each individual—which is not a feeling I have very often. Oh, and I got a veritable FUCK TON of work done, so there’s that  — K.R. Fryatt

K. R. Fryatt

Author of Of Moth and Stone

who is this for?

You! The Heart Full of Ink Writing Retreats are specifically for female identifying romance writers, who want unlimited time to write, instant feedback for plot questions and word choice decisions from your trusted editor and fellow attendees, new author friends going through the same exact issues, and anyone who dreams of having a personal chef at your beck and call all day long. 

Because food is definitely the most important aspect of the retreat. 😉

 

Casey is definitely an introvert, as are a majority of her clients. We need at least one extrovert to join us to help get the conversation started! 

what you’ll get

  • A pre-retreat 30-minute plotting session to go over your goals and set up for success. (Worth $100)
  • One week of lodging with your own private room at a cabin the Smokey Mountains. (Worth $2500)
  • Three meals per day, prepared and served by House Mom Rhianna. (Worth $800)
  • Open bar. Every night. (Worth $200)
  • A dedicated one-hour plotting session with Casey to deep-dive into your story. (Worth $200)
  • Undisturbed writing time!!! (Priceless)
  • A professional photographer will come out to the cabin for new headshots and a fun themed photoshoot. (Worth $750)

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At the end of the retreat you will have:

 

  • A shit ton of words, pages, or chapters written
  • A structured outline, and a clear vision of how to get to The End
  • New authors friends
  • A sense of worthiness and belief in yourself as an author
  • An accountability group

Spring Writing Retreat

Dates: End of March or Early April

Location: Gatlinburg, TN

Spots Left: 4

Early Bird Price: $2150

Summer Writing Retreat

Dates: End of May or Early June

Location: Gatlinburg, TN

Spots Left: 4

Early Bird Price: $2150

Summer Writing Retreat

Dates: Last Week of July

Location: Gatlinburg, TN

Spots Left: 1

Early Bird Price: $2150

Fall Writing Retreat

Dates: Last week of October (Halloween!)

Location: Gatlinburg, TN

Spots Left: 4

Early Bird Price: $2150

✨Payment plans available!✨

 

 

 

Bring Casey to you

Yes, I will travel TO YOU! 

Have you ever wished your favorite editor was sitting next to you while you worked on your book, answering plotting questions in real time? Well, now we can make that happen! I will travel to you for a personal one-on-one writing retreat wherever you want! You get to decide where we go, what we do, and have my undivided attention the entire time. In the past, I have: 

  • Spent a week with a client in Temecula, California, writing and drinking all day at wineries while helping my client finish her 8th novel
  • Walked through and recreated the storyline of a client’s book in Salem, MA, visiting the inspiration for the characters’ homes, their favorite spots, the street they live on, the high school, etc. to finalize details and gain insight for her trilogy
  • Cuddled with puppies on a couch while plotting out a full series with a client at her home
  • Joined an established critique group for a week-long writing retreat and helped everyone achieve their writing goals

If this sounds like something you want to do, email me today! We’ll plan your personal writing retreat together.

She's So Much More Than An Editor

“Casey is the kind of editor who will stand right beside you through every step of your process, focused just as hard on that wall of ten thousand haphazard sticky notes while you try to plot your next book over the course of hours and days. She’ll offer ideas and encouragement. A joke to lighten your mood. A margarita at the end of the night when you’re feeling like you got absolutely nowhere, and a promise to do it all again the next day. And when you pass out in a chair while staring at said wall—hopeless, your brain little more than a bowl of cold oatmeal because you’ve hit a massive block—she’s the kind of person who will go find the blanket you packed, lay it gently over you, and tuck you in for some much needed rest.

 

She’s so much more than an editor, and her retreats are more than a week to get some work done. They are community and conversation and laughter. A safe place for support and healing, if you need it. Peaceful and hilariously chaotic in turns. A veritable ass-ton of genuine fun.
 
Time and again, Casey provides an environment that says everything about who she is as a human being, and I cannot possibly recommend her enough. Just go. Go. You won’t regret it.”

 
K.R. Fryatt, Author of really long, epic romantasy books

Left Motivated and With New Friends

“This spring I had the opportunity to go to one of Casey’s hosted writers retreats in a luxury cabin in Tennessee. I had never been to the area before and first let me say The Smoky Mountains are absolutely magical—a great place for a retreat. Throughout the planning and then on the trip, Casey’s communication, thoroughness, and mindfulness were apparent with every little detail from activities, like forest bathing, creating vision boards, and meal provisioning. Getting to spend time with her for one-on-one sessions and with the other amazing writers was awesome. Also just getting a chance to hang out for a week with like minded folks and have my spirits lifted by the positive energy and the peaceful time I was able to dedicate to writing was the best. I left the retreat motivated and with new friends!”

Jennifer M. Waldrop, Author of spicy romantasy and quirky speculative books

Invigorated and Relaxed

"This retreat was an absolute blast! Not only was I very productive, but I was able to workshop ideas with Casey as well as the other writers. I felt both invigorated and relaxed throughout the week, and I cannot wait for the next one!

Roseanne Beck, Author of hilarious Rom-Coms

I felt heard, and seen and very motivated!

"This has been the BEST writer's retreat by far. Editor Casey gave each writer consistent 1 on 1 time. She made sure we not only met our goals for the week but had a solid plan for the future. I felt as if Casey was genuinely invested in me as a person and as a writer. Casey created a comfortable and nurturing environment that encouraged us to write, unwind, and create life-long relationships. I will attend her retreats every year.

Casey constantly checked in with each of us to see what we needed. She made it clear when she was available for discussion. She went above and beyond to assist each of us to complete our goals for the retreat AND to set goal for after... I feel like she gave a lot more time to each of us than expected. I felt heard, and seen and very motivated!"

Elle Riley, Author of hilarious Rom-Coms

Even For A Seemingly-Hopeless Introvert Like Myself

"If an editor invites you to essentially come and live with them for eight days—offering their time, knowledge, and guidance—give it serious consideration. If that editor is Casey, don’t even think about it. Just GO!

Even as a writer, I hardly have the words to describe what a wonderful experience it was, and she was the highlight. She helped me to break through a tough chunk of my book, took the time to read and go over the result, and was so unbelievably supportive.

Everyone that attended was incredible. I feel like I was really able to bond with the other authors because Casey created an environment in which that was possible to do—even for a seemingly-hopeless introvert like myself. She provided a comfortable, safe space with tons of laughs and an endless well of encouragement. It was like summer camp for authors—complete with bonfires and marshmallows, mountains and a sky full of stars, and lots of late-night sharing/storytelling. I went for the writing, but left with friends and amazing memories.

I am already looking forward to the next retreat, and simply cannot recommend it enough. Go, go, go!"

 
K.R. Fryatt, Author of really long, epic romantasy books

Get To KNOW Your Editor

"I 100% recommend attending your retreats to get to know your editor.  Don't get me wrong, I did get a sense of who you (Casey) were when we Zoomed, but it was the in-person aspect that made me understand you better (and love you more)." 
 
Elle Riley, Author of hilarious Rom-Coms