I titled this post
Deep Thinkers 2013, because I hope there's a
Deep Thinkers 2014, 2015, 2016... I've been warned that many people who attend become repeat offenders. :)
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This picture may not prove that we're deep thinkers, but
I assure you we are. :) |
My heart is so full right now. Full of writing, full of friendship and full of hope. As a writer seeking publication, I can't think of a better place to learn about the craft of writing and I can't think of any other teachers I'd rather study under. Susan May Warren, Rachel Hauck and Beth Vogt are masterminds in this industry.
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| Susan, Me & Rachel |
If you haven't read their stories, I'd encourage you to change that now!
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| Me, Beth & Lindsay |
One thing I was looking forward to the most was connecting with my new craft partner, Alena. We met in person at the ACFW Conference in Dallas last fall, and then again at the Storycrafter's Retreat in Minnesota, but we were looking forward to rooming together at Deep Thinkers to get to know one another better and to work out a plan and schedule for our partnership.
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| Me & Alena |
Alena is an incredible mom, writer and friend. She and I both have four children and I know that I will learn so much from her - not only about writing, but also about parenting. She'll be visiting me in June (along with Melissa Tagg and Lindsay Harrel) and I can't wait to spend more time together!
I was also really excited to reconnect with some other good writing friends. I've now been to ACFW, Storycrafter's and Deep Thinkers with Lindsay Harrel. She's so much fun! I feel blessed to have her, and Jeanne (and so many others!) in my life.
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| Lindsay, Me & Jeanne |
We spent five days learning from the best and I can't wait to put all the knowledge to work in my novels.
But some of the best moments from Deep Thinkers 2013 were the laughs. When you put twenty-one writers together in one house, there will be some great storytelling going on!
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| Me, Bethany & Jeanne |
What about you? Have you been to a writing retreat before? What is your fondest memory?
