The Retreat & Workshop Experiences
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Life, teaching, and a million other responsibilities will always feel more urgent than your writing. This online retreat is the antidote. You'll get the structure, the compassionate accountability, and the encouragement you need to finally sit down and make meaningful progress on your project, all from the comfort of home.
Online Writing Retreat
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◎ A rhythm that works: Goal setting, two-hour writing blocks (phones off, Wi-Fi off!), and intentional breaks that create a kind of Pavlovian response to deep work
◎ About four hours of deep work, plus space for the "cosmetic stuff" (fixing footnotes, checking quotes, etc.) that's also a crucial part of the process
◎ A supportive writing culture that extends beyond the retreat itself
Imagine bringing the transformative power of a writing retreat directly to your campus or workplace. Your group will step away from the daily churn of emails and distractions and into a dedicated, structured environment designed to maximize both focus and productivity.
In this experience, we'll create:
On-Campus Writing Retreat
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◎ Practical strategies for making consistent progress without burning out
◎ How to build a writing practice that will actually serve you throughout your career (not just get you through grad school)
◎ Tools for moving forward with more clarity and kindness toward yourself
Writing a thesis is monumental. Between the research, the writing itself, the teaching, and just life, it's incredibly easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. This interactive half-day workshop gives graduate students the practical tools, sustainable strategies, and community support they need to make steady, meaningful progress while radically reducing stress.
In this workshop, we'll explore:
Writing Your Way Forward
I spent years in the trenches of academia myself, teaching, researching, and watching my own book project slide further down my to-do list. I knew what it felt like to have something important to say but to feel completely stuck, scattered, and alone in the process. That's why I created these experiences, because we need more of them.
My facilitation style is equal parts structure and spark. I bring the framework, the focus, and the proven rhythms that help you make real progress. But I also bring humor, energy, and genuine curiosity about what you're working on. My goal is to make every single person in the room feel seen and included.
Academic Writing Coach & Editor, PhD
Hi, I'm Verena
Online retreats, on-campus full-day or multi-day experiences, and half-day workshops
Available in multiple formats:
That feeling of flow when you know what you're doing, you're exactly where you need to be, and the work is coming alive
The transformation:
A sense of community where you feel supported, understood, and less isolated in your writing journey
Real Connection:
Frameworks that guide you toward clarity while leaving room for your own questions and curiosity
Creative flexibility within focus:
A rhythm designed to help your body and mind adjust to deep work
Structure that creates flow:
Partner and group work, guided reflection and free-writes, hands-on activities tailored to our goals
Deeply interactive elements:
What's It Like in One of My Sessions?
Susan K.
“I really appreciated the friendly and focused atmosphere that Verena created for us at the online retreat. It enabled me to make great strides in my project and I enjoyed learning about other participants' projects and goals.”