Hosted by Laura Walker · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 91 episodes
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Writing Connections is a podcast devoted to exploring the literary landscape and larger creative ecosystem, looking at the ways we connect with and support one another through retreats, residencies, writing groups, conferences, mentorships, and other opportunities and relationships. Host Laura Walker interviews writers and creative supporters across genres, disciplines, and geographic boundaries.
Laura Walker hosts Writing Connections, a arts show with 91 episodes published.
Florence Williams is our guest for this final episode of season three. She is the author of Heartbreak, The Nature Fix, and Breasts and numerous articles for Outside Magazine and other publications. She is also a public
Our guest for this episode, Nikos Dimitriou, is a former world traveler and current host of bespoke writing retreats in Evia, Greece. In our conversation, we discuss how he and his wife explored the globe for seven years
This month's guest, Erin McGuire, is a former academic and global research leader whose career has centered on equity in agricultural innovation systems. In 2025, when shifts in U.S. government priorities abruptly cut he
In part 2 of my interview with Chelsea DesAutels, we talk about doing the work in terms of facing rejection and creating community out of crisis. Chelsea DesAutels is the author of A Dangerous Place (Sarabande Books, 202
Chelsea DesAutels is the author of A Dangerous Place (Sarabande Books, 2021), which was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and described by Publishers Weekly as a “lush and transformative debut” (starred review). Che
In this second half of my interview with Shannon Vesely, we take a broader view on writing connections and talk about how to make the most of them. Shannon gives advice on both attending and offering retreats, and we dis
In this first episode of 2026, I interview Shannon Vesely, a poet, writer, and educator. This is the first half of our interview, where we discuss Shannon's writing process and her experience with writing retreats. Show
In this episode, Laura discusses her history with all kinds of writing retreats, her vision for this podcast, and her infatuation with inchworms—perhaps the most acrobatic of all earthbound insects. 🐛 Tune in to catch t
I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Laura Walker about the upcoming changes to this podcast. We delved into my mission for it when I started it and how excited I am to have Laura, who is amazing, take the reins a
Welcome to Season 3 of "Your Writing Retreat Connection." In this episode I share what's in store for the next chapter of the podcast. ------------------------ Connect with me online: On Instagram @writing_connections_po
Thank you for supporting the "Your Writing Retreat Connection" podcast during season 2. We had great episodes chatting with writing retreat hosts and writers from around the world. The show is going on hiatus for the sum
I was excited to talk to this week’s guest, Christine Sheehy, about her experiences hosting and going on writing retreats. We also had a great chat about why she decided to host writing retreats and become a book coach.
This is a great episode with Ralph Fletcher, who's involved in the writing world as a writer and writing teacher. He has authored books for young readers, novels, poetry, memoir, picture books as well as nonfiction books
To set the stage for this interview, a few months ago I did a solo episode about how I thought book coaches could benefit from adding writing retreats to their business offers. Then I started thinking about how people wh
I can’t say this enough - please don't assume what anybody can't or won't pay for your retreat. Believe me, if they really want and need your retreat, they'll find a way to pay for it. Even though you have no idea what s
In this solo episode I talk about the three reasons you should plan a writing retreat even if you don't think you're ready: Just because you start planning a writing retreat doesn’t mean you have to set a hard date. But
Arden Coutts is an author and writing retreat host who makes community building a huge part of their writing and writing retreats. I was thrilled to have them on the show to talk about their 1-day virtual writing retreat
My guest this week is Amy Goldmacher, a published author as well as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. We chatted about: Why she decided now was the time to lead her own writing retreat after being an instructor
I was thrilled to chat with author and writing instructor Nina Hart because of the many amazing ways she’s supporting writers, especially those whose style of writing or writing process doesn't fit into neat boxes. In th
People aren't going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on your writing retreat if they don't even know if you can help them reach their writing or publishing goals. In this episode, I share how to build a ladder o
Florence Williams
1 appearance on this show
Laura Walker
Claims Specialist · Social Security Administration
2 appearances on this show
Jennie Nash
CEO and Founder · Author Accelerator
1 appearance on this show
Arden Coutts
1 appearance on this show
Sue Anderson
Coach, Trainer, Mediator, Speaker and Author Specialising in Resilience and Empowerment · Wild Woods Retreat and Farm
1 appearance on this show
Michael Neece
Kindness Speaker
1 appearance on this show
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