Elixir Writing Retreats
@elixirretreats.bsky.social
Curated writing retreats that combine inspiring locations, marquee authors, and an amazing writing community!
Retreats and account run by @djdubs.bsky.social
Find us at https://elixirwritingretreats.com
Retreats and account run by @djdubs.bsky.social
Find us at https://elixirwritingretreats.com
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Hello world! We're Elixir Writing Retreats. We curate unforgettable writing experiences that combine inspiring locations, marquee authors, and an amazing writing community.
We're ditching Xitter and moving here. Feel free to ping us and say hi!
We're ditching Xitter and moving here. Feel free to ping us and say hi!
We love this sentiment. Sometimes you gotta get a little lost to figure out where you need to go.
January 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We love this sentiment. Sometimes you gotta get a little lost to figure out where you need to go.
You may have seen this story late last year. B&N opened about 60 bookstores in 2024.
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https://buff.ly/3UHvD3z
January 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
You may have seen this story late last year. B&N opened about 60 bookstores in 2024.
https://buff.ly/3UHvD3z
https://buff.ly/3UHvD3z
This moth's author spotlight is Sylvia Plath!
Let’s raise a toast to Sylvia Plath, whose courage in confronting personal demons with words has inspired countless readers and writers! 🥂
#writeon #writersspotlight #authorlove #sylviaplath #writinglife #poetrylovers" #writingcommunity
Let’s raise a toast to Sylvia Plath, whose courage in confronting personal demons with words has inspired countless readers and writers! 🥂
#writeon #writersspotlight #authorlove #sylviaplath #writinglife #poetrylovers" #writingcommunity
January 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This moth's author spotlight is Sylvia Plath!
Let’s raise a toast to Sylvia Plath, whose courage in confronting personal demons with words has inspired countless readers and writers! 🥂
#writeon #writersspotlight #authorlove #sylviaplath #writinglife #poetrylovers" #writingcommunity
Let’s raise a toast to Sylvia Plath, whose courage in confronting personal demons with words has inspired countless readers and writers! 🥂
#writeon #writersspotlight #authorlove #sylviaplath #writinglife #poetrylovers" #writingcommunity
Whether you’re flying through your manuscript, stuck on a tricky scene, or just taking a break, it’s all part of the process. #Writing isn’t always easy, but showing up for your story is what matters most.
How’s your writing going this week?
#writingcommunity #writingcheckin #amwriting
How’s your writing going this week?
#writingcommunity #writingcheckin #amwriting
January 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Whether you’re flying through your manuscript, stuck on a tricky scene, or just taking a break, it’s all part of the process. #Writing isn’t always easy, but showing up for your story is what matters most.
How’s your writing going this week?
#writingcommunity #writingcheckin #amwriting
How’s your writing going this week?
#writingcommunity #writingcheckin #amwriting
You're in the right place! At Elixir Retreats, we believe that magic happens when #writers embrace the world. Our retreats spark creativity, connect like-minded souls, and immerse you in inspiring destinations.
Where would your dream writing escape take you? Let us know!
#writingcommunity
Where would your dream writing escape take you? Let us know!
#writingcommunity
January 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
You're in the right place! At Elixir Retreats, we believe that magic happens when #writers embrace the world. Our retreats spark creativity, connect like-minded souls, and immerse you in inspiring destinations.
Where would your dream writing escape take you? Let us know!
#writingcommunity
Where would your dream writing escape take you? Let us know!
#writingcommunity
New year, new writing prompt! Feel free to share part of your story below!
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersky
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersky
January 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New year, new writing prompt! Feel free to share part of your story below!
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersky
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersky
We here at Elixir wish you peace, inspiration, and the courage to follow your creative journey wherever it may lead. May your writing flourish in the year ahead, and may your travels take you to places that ignite your imagination.
#writingsky creativejourney #writerslife #writingcommunity
#writingsky creativejourney #writerslife #writingcommunity
December 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM
We here at Elixir wish you peace, inspiration, and the courage to follow your creative journey wherever it may lead. May your writing flourish in the year ahead, and may your travels take you to places that ignite your imagination.
#writingsky creativejourney #writerslife #writingcommunity
#writingsky creativejourney #writerslife #writingcommunity
Let’s talk writing playlists! What music (if any) do you listen to while you write? Do you have a go-to genre, or does it change depending on the mood of your story? Share your writing soundtrack with us!
#writingsky #writinginspiration #writingcommunity
#writingsky #writinginspiration #writingcommunity
December 20, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Let’s talk writing playlists! What music (if any) do you listen to while you write? Do you have a go-to genre, or does it change depending on the mood of your story? Share your writing soundtrack with us!
#writingsky #writinginspiration #writingcommunity
#writingsky #writinginspiration #writingcommunity
When your WIP calls you out... Guess it's time to get back to the page!
What motivates you to sit down and write, even on the tough days? Share your tips with us to inspire others in the writing community!
#writerslife #creativejourney #authorgoals #writingcommunity #writingsky
What motivates you to sit down and write, even on the tough days? Share your tips with us to inspire others in the writing community!
#writerslife #creativejourney #authorgoals #writingcommunity #writingsky
December 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM
When your WIP calls you out... Guess it's time to get back to the page!
What motivates you to sit down and write, even on the tough days? Share your tips with us to inspire others in the writing community!
#writerslife #creativejourney #authorgoals #writingcommunity #writingsky
What motivates you to sit down and write, even on the tough days? Share your tips with us to inspire others in the writing community!
#writerslife #creativejourney #authorgoals #writingcommunity #writingsky
Writing is more than just putting words on a page—it’s about creating worlds, connecting with others, and telling stories that matter.
Your passion can inspire others, so keep writing and stay true to your craft.
#writingsky #writingcommunity
Your passion can inspire others, so keep writing and stay true to your craft.
#writingsky #writingcommunity
December 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Writing is more than just putting words on a page—it’s about creating worlds, connecting with others, and telling stories that matter.
Your passion can inspire others, so keep writing and stay true to your craft.
#writingsky #writingcommunity
Your passion can inspire others, so keep writing and stay true to your craft.
#writingsky #writingcommunity
We all know books can take us places. Where have you visited through books?
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
December 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM
We all know books can take us places. Where have you visited through books?
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
Let's raise a glass to Oscar Wilde, the original literary rebel who showed us that life is too short to be anything but extraordinary! 🥂 #writemore #writerconnection #authorspotlight #writerspotlight #oscarwilde #writinglife
December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Let's raise a glass to Oscar Wilde, the original literary rebel who showed us that life is too short to be anything but extraordinary! 🥂 #writemore #writerconnection #authorspotlight #writerspotlight #oscarwilde #writinglife
It's time for a Monthly Writing Prompt! ✨ Feel free to share part of your story below! #writingcommunityofinsta #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersofig #writerscommunity #writersky
December 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM
It's time for a Monthly Writing Prompt! ✨ Feel free to share part of your story below! #writingcommunityofinsta #writingprompt #writingpromptsforfun #writersofig #writerscommunity #writersky
#Writers can find inspiration in the most unlikely places. What are some unusual sources of inspiration for your work?
#indiewriters #writerscircle #writersky#writinggoals #fictionwriting #writingcommunity
#indiewriters #writerscircle #writersky#writinggoals #fictionwriting #writingcommunity
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
#Writers can find inspiration in the most unlikely places. What are some unusual sources of inspiration for your work?
#indiewriters #writerscircle #writersky#writinggoals #fictionwriting #writingcommunity
#indiewriters #writerscircle #writersky#writinggoals #fictionwriting #writingcommunity
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Wanna work in children’s books/know someone who does? Bloomsbury is hiring an editorial assistant!
(Note: I am not involved in the hiring process.)
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(Note: I am not involved in the hiring process.)
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Bloomsbury - Editorial Assistant, Children's Trade
Established in 1998 and located in midtown Manhattan, Bloomsbury USA is an independent, general interest publisher of adult and children’s books which has become known for both its high-quality fictio...
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December 3, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Wanna work in children’s books/know someone who does? Bloomsbury is hiring an editorial assistant!
(Note: I am not involved in the hiring process.)
recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...
(Note: I am not involved in the hiring process.)
recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...
Got a case of the Mondays? Let's dream of getting away! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Why? #travelersnotebooks #lovetotravel🌍 #lovetotravel✈ #jetsetlife #jetsetting
December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Got a case of the Mondays? Let's dream of getting away! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Why? #travelersnotebooks #lovetotravel🌍 #lovetotravel✈ #jetsetlife #jetsetting
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"How's your novel synopsis going?"
Me:
Me:
a black cat is playing with a stuffed frog on a shelf .
ALT: a black cat is playing with a stuffed frog on a shelf .
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November 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
"How's your novel synopsis going?"
Me:
Me:
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Even if today's busy with festivities, take a few minutes for yourself to #write. And don't forget to hug your loved ones and tell them how grateful you are for them!
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky
November 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Even if today's busy with festivities, take a few minutes for yourself to #write. And don't forget to hug your loved ones and tell them how grateful you are for them!
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky
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#HorrorWritersChat question 2:
Describe a time when you used a real setting in a horror work, or a time one of your story settings was based on a real place.
P.S. Don’t forget to include the tag when reposting!
(and that's me out, Louise @moonlitwriting.bsky.social is doing the other two Qs)
Describe a time when you used a real setting in a horror work, or a time one of your story settings was based on a real place.
P.S. Don’t forget to include the tag when reposting!
(and that's me out, Louise @moonlitwriting.bsky.social is doing the other two Qs)
November 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
#HorrorWritersChat question 2:
Describe a time when you used a real setting in a horror work, or a time one of your story settings was based on a real place.
P.S. Don’t forget to include the tag when reposting!
(and that's me out, Louise @moonlitwriting.bsky.social is doing the other two Qs)
Describe a time when you used a real setting in a horror work, or a time one of your story settings was based on a real place.
P.S. Don’t forget to include the tag when reposting!
(and that's me out, Louise @moonlitwriting.bsky.social is doing the other two Qs)
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QUIZ TIME ✨ Can you guess these famous writers' nooks?
Leave your answers in the comments! #writingvibes #writeeveryday #writingcommunity #writingtribe #writerssociety #writersky #authorsky
Leave your answers in the comments! #writingvibes #writeeveryday #writingcommunity #writingtribe #writerssociety #writersky #authorsky
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
QUIZ TIME ✨ Can you guess these famous writers' nooks?
Leave your answers in the comments! #writingvibes #writeeveryday #writingcommunity #writingtribe #writerssociety #writersky #authorsky
Leave your answers in the comments! #writingvibes #writeeveryday #writingcommunity #writingtribe #writerssociety #writersky #authorsky
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Reposted by Elixir Writing Retreats
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SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
November 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
Your stories matter more than ever. Don't let your voice be silenced. It's easy to feel discouraged. But take heart! The key is not giving up.
Whenever you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged, remember this: the world needs your story. #writing #amwriting #resistance #writersky #authorsky
Whenever you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged, remember this: the world needs your story. #writing #amwriting #resistance #writersky #authorsky
November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Your stories matter more than ever. Don't let your voice be silenced. It's easy to feel discouraged. But take heart! The key is not giving up.
Whenever you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged, remember this: the world needs your story. #writing #amwriting #resistance #writersky #authorsky
Whenever you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged, remember this: the world needs your story. #writing #amwriting #resistance #writersky #authorsky