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Writing Retreats

Often, one of the biggest impediments to moving forward with the work of writing is simply making the active choice to set aside time to actually write. Join us, then, for the Spring semester's morning writing retreat, where we’ll focus on building consistent writing habits.

The group meets virtually for an hour of sustained focus on our writing projects. Beginning with a brief round-robin statement of each attendee’s intention for the writing period, we will undertake 60 minutes of quiet, focused writing time together. That’s it! By committing to these scheduled times, participants will put themselves in a position to make progress on any project they wish. No sharing of drafts or peer discussion is necessary—all that’s needed is an active interest in getting some words down on the work you would like to done.  

Please join us for the OFD’s ongoing virtual writing retreat! 

Spring 2025 Virtual Writing Retreat 

Host: Maricris Mayes, via Zoom 

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 AM on these dates:

  • February 6
  • February 20
  • March 6
  • March 20
  • April 3
  • April 17
  • May 1 

Even if you can only spare 30 minutes, you are welcome to join! 

Direct questions to Maricris Mayes: maricris.mayes@umassd.edu.