{"id":49289,"date":"2020-07-30T06:25:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T04:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/?page_id=49289"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:53:28","slug":"writingretreats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Retreats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"organization\">\n\n{\n\n\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\n\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\n\"name\": \"Writing retreats - Esther Jacobs\",\n\n\"description\": \"Join Esther at one of her all-inclusive writing retreats with personal guidance. From Mallorca to Curacao).\",\n\n\"aggregateRating\": {\n\n\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n\n\"bestRating\": \"5\",\n\n\"worstRating\": \"1\",\n\n\"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n\n\"reviewCount\": \"206\"\n\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 data-fontsize=\"34\" data-lineheight=\"34\">An all-inclusive week to focus on your book, offered at several different locations around the world<\/h3>\n<h1 data-fontsize=\"34\" data-lineheight=\"34\">Writing retreats<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>You are invited to join me at one of my favorite places in the world, to lay the foundation for your book. I always pick my favorite locations, which are ideal\u00a0to give your book the priority and attention it deserves, for a whole week. A getaway without distractions, an opportunity and time for pure focus, a \u2018workation\u2019 that is also tax-deductible. The program includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 week with daily writing workshops in a relaxed setting<\/li>\n<li>personal writing guidance<\/li>\n<li>learn how to write a book and finish your book<\/li>\n<li>luxury accommodation at our writers villa<\/li>\n<li>all inclusive (excluding flights)<\/li>\n<li>plenty of time to write and unwind<\/li>\n<li>meeting other writers (and new friends)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#all-inclusive\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">This is what you get<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mu8GCGwn7Bs?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#eff8fa;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"locaties\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Writing retreat destinations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thailand<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mastermind: from idea to book in 6 months\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"703\" alt=\"Mastermind: from idea to book in 6 months\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Thailand-c-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-44203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Thailand-c-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Thailand-c-1-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Thailand-c-1-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Thailand-c-1.jpg 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0November 6th &#8211; 13th 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/thailand\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">INFO AND PRICES <\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Writing retreat @home<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/writing-retreat-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"schrijf-thuis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" alt=\"write-your-book-in-one-week from home\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/schrijf-thuis.jpeg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-57623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/schrijf-thuis-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/schrijf-thuis-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/schrijf-thuis.jpeg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Anytime you want<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/writing-retreat-at-home\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">INFO AND PRICES<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"34\" data-lineheight=\"51px\">Private writing retreat<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/private-writing-retreat\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"schrijfweek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"467\" alt=\"Turn anything in to a business - Inspiration shot May 2018\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/schrijfweek.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/schrijfweek-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/schrijfweek-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/schrijfweek.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Anytime you want<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/private-writing-retreat\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">INFO AND PRICES<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Writer\u2019s retreat program<\/h2>\n<h3>The perfect combination of writing workshops and time for yourself.<\/h3>\n<p>The writing retreat is structured so that each day has a theme; you will gain valuable information that you can apply right away.<\/p>\n<p>We start each day with a workshop, of about an hour, that will give you writing tips, promotion, and publishing advice. For the rest of the day, everyone works individually on their writing project, interspersed with a refreshing dip in the pool\/sea, or the solitude to be alone.<\/p>\n<p>You will get 1-on-1 writing coaching from Esther whenever you need it.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of each day, we will take an excursion and have dinner at a local restaurant, in order to experience the area.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4673.jpeg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:30px;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4673.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" alt=\"Woman writing at one of many Writing Retreats\" aria-label=\"Writing Retreats\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27567%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20567%20567%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27567%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#eff8fa;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Writing workshops and themes<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Day 1<\/strong> &#8211; Welcome dinner at which all writers introduce themselves and share their book ideas. Explanation of the week and the program and selection of the excursions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> &#8211; Write your back cover. Why is this page so important, and how do you compose it?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3<\/strong> &#8211; Structure, outlining, and the writing process. Bonus: tips how to use ChatGPT while maintaining your authentic tone of voice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 4<\/strong> &#8211; \u2018Everything you have always wanted to know about (self) publishing\u2019, investment, prices, royalties, etc. What does a publisher pay attention to? Print or digital? My publisher and \u2018publishing guru\u2019 is available for Q&amp;A via Zoom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 5<\/strong> &#8211; How to promote your book. Advice on how to do this in your own way, without being too \u2018pushy\u2019. Many practical examples of social media promotion.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Day 6<\/strong> &#8211; Q&amp;A session for all remaining questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 7<\/strong> &#8211; On the last evening, there is an official closing with a celebration dinner, at which everyone reads a few pages from their book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 8<\/strong> &#8211; On the last day, the retreat ends after breakfast. You are welcome to continue writing; however, there is no workshop or guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#locaties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Locations &amp; Prices <\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"all-inclusive\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>All inclusive &#8211; Fully catered writing holiday<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>My writer\u2019s retreats are super complete, so you don\u2019t have to worry about anything. You don\u2019t have to organize or manage any of the details once you arrive \u2212 you can fully focus on writing your book. Everything is included \u2212 beautiful rooms, delicious meals, daily workshops, personal writing mentoring, and even excursions. After more than 30 successful writing retreats, I know exactly what you need and I always over-deliver!<\/p>\n<h3>1-on-1 writing mentoring<\/h3>\n<p>After the morning writing workshop, there is time to write your book, and you can request personal writing mentoring with me. If you are stuck for a moment or need feedback on your written work, I am always available to read and brainstorm with you during this trip.<\/p>\n<h3>Writing retreat with a holiday feeling<\/h3>\n<p>You can choose where you want to write your book, in your private room, under the fruit trees (Majorca) or palm trees (Curacao and Thailand), by the pool (Curacao) or by the sea (Thailand and Cura\u00e7ao), on a terrace in the village (Majorca), or in one of the cozy corners of the beautiful house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Private room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants all have their own rooms, so you can withdraw if you have writing inspiration, or if the common areas are too \u2018inspirational\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participate in unique excursions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the end of each day, we take a mini-excursion that coincides with a meal at a local restaurant. This way we do not lose valuable (writing) time, while still exploring the essence of the island or the mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"646\" alt=\"Write-your-book-in-one-week with a group of amazing people at one of the writing retreats\" title=\"All inclusive image writing retreat\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat.jpeg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-60909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat-200x144.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat-400x287.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat-600x431.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat-800x574.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/all-inclusive-image-writing-retreat.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Food and drinks are included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breakfast (homemade) and lunch (catered) are provided in the house so that you can continue working on your book without distractions. Dinner is integrated as much as possible with activities, such as a walk or excursion (different per location \u2212 more info on the individual destination pages). This combination gives you much more writing time, while also giving you a feel for the location. It will not just be the best writing retreat but a perfect \u2018working holiday\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Including (own) transport during your stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Majorca, we have cars for transportation. In Thailand, a scooter is included in your package.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is included. Your only additional expenses are your travel to the island and any extras such as souvenirs or alcoholic drinks that are not on the program.<\/p>\n<p>The price of a writing retreat varies from \u20ac 2.750 (<a href=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/writingretreats\/writing-retreat-at-home\/\">online<\/a>) to \u20ac 4.495 (private room on location). View the writing retreat locations of your choice for specific information, dates, prices, and the availability of the special early bird offers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"down\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.6\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-parallax-down hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-1\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:#ffffff;--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(2,117,130,0);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"6000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial avatar-above avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Esther-Reinders.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" alt=\"Esther Reinders\" style=\"--awb-border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"has-transparent-color\"><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>&#8220;The most difficult things, those I had to really think about, I did during the writing week. The rest I can easily do at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Esther Reinders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review avatar-above avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Geert-Kamps.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Geert Kamps\" style=\"--awb-border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"has-transparent-color\"><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>&#8220;At home, I would have quit. Here I worked through all those difficult moments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Geert Kamps<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#eff8fa;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Who is this for?<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The retreat always draws a mix of interesting people. The youngest participant ever was just 15 and the oldest was 86. Managers, CEOs, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, stay-at-home moms, students, and retirees; everyone has a special story that they would like to share. Together we create a special environment of focused energy.<\/p>\n<p>One thing we have in common is that we all want to focus on our book (or another big writing project) for a week.<\/p>\n<p>It could be your first book or your next book\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:3px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"902\" alt=\"People taking part in one of many writing retreats with Esther Jacobs\" title=\"People taking part in one of many writing retreats with Esther Jacobs\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-565748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs-600x451.webp 600w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs-800x601.webp 800w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/People-taking-part-in-one-of-many-writing-retreats-with-Esther-Jacobs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>To ensure personal attention for everyone, we keep the group size small (maximum 5-7 people), just like during the previous successful writing weeks in Cura\u00e7ao, Austria, Greece, France, Thailand, and Majorca.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3>Suitable at any stage of your book-writing process:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are just starting your book and want to finetune your idea<\/li>\n<li>If you are mid-way through your book project and want to make significant progress<\/li>\n<li>You are almost finished and want to work on your publishing, launch, and promotion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fiction and non-fiction<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you want to write a novel, a management book, or an autobiography.<\/p>\n<p>You can come by yourself, with a friend or with your partner. How about sharing the retreat with your writing buddy, VA, or illustrator?<\/p>\n<p>Some writers join to get the guidance, others for a week of focus and rest to work on their project.<\/p>\n<p>During previous writing retreats, some participants chose to work on their website, an e-course, screenplay, software package, or other large (writing) project.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#locaties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Locations &amp; Prices <\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0px ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Language<\/h2>\n<p>The writing workshops will be in English. You can write in the language that feels most natural to you. Individual writing mentorship is in the language of your choice. Besides Dutch and English, I have a good enough understanding to help you in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Afrikaans, and Papiamentu.<\/p>\n<h2>In trusted hands<\/h2>\n<p>After writing more than 30 books, coaching hundreds of writers, and organizing more than 30 writing retreats, I know exactly what you need to \u2018birth\u2019 your book. My superpower is that I can get to the essence very quickly. I have been an entrepreneur since 1992 and have given more than 1000 keynote speeches, which means that I can help you with your content on a wide range of topics.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fascilitation-language.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0px ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fascilitation-language.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" alt=\"Writing Retreats\" aria-label=\"Writing Retreats\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271084%27%20height%3D%271084%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201084%201084%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271084%27%20height%3D%271084%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"down\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.6\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-parallax-down hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-2\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:#ffffff;--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(2,117,130,0);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"6000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial avatar-above avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/anneke-veenendaal-e1595387205348.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"118\" alt=\"anneke-veenendaal\" style=\"--awb-border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"has-transparent-color\"><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>\u201cI came here with a great idea. I was stuck. To really turn it into reality I needed Esther. Sharp, creative, and practical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anneke Veenendaal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#eff8fa;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Writing holiday with real results<\/h2>\n<p>Allow yourself to bring that long-cherished dream to life, in 7 days. Enjoy the sun, feel pampered with good food, and be surrounded by interesting people. You will also learn how to write a book in 7 days with practical tips in the daily writers\u2019 workshops, personal feedback, and mentoring. Working with like-minded fellow writers generates energy and provides inspiration. At our writing getaways, you will experience a relaxed life in a magical, special location, in the best place for a writers\u2019 retreat, from sunny islands to the French Alps.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Write-your-book-in-one-week with Esther Jacobs&#039; writing retreats\" title=\"Writing Retreats\" src=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8399-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-49395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8399-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8399-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8399.jpeg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>Inspiration and examples<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>A few ideas on what you can achieve during such a writing retreat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you already have content, such as a collection of short stories or blogs? You could easily turn these into a book.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have structure and content, such as a presentation, training, or e-course? You can create a give-away or e-book in just one week and possibly initiate a more comprehensive book.<\/p>\n<p>Are you already working on a document? Then this week will provide you with focus time to make good progress. Of course, you\u2019ll also gain feedback and inspiration, answers to your questions, plus information about publishing and promotion.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#locaties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Locations &amp; Prices <\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Many writers choose to make all the decisions and to achieve all the difficult parts of the process during the retreat. Thereafter there are no more surprises, and the groundwork is laid for a smooth and enjoyable writing process back home.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any material yet, if your idea is a bit vague, if your subject is more complicated, more extensive, or more emotional, you will need more time. In this case, we will work mainly on your back cover and the structure of your book.<\/p>\n<p>The time you spend preparing will pay off as you complete the writing and publishing process. Even if that\u2019s all you do during your writing week, it\u2019s still worth it. It will make the creative process, the actual writing, much easier to combine with your daily life back home.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"down\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.6\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-parallax-down nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TUTORIAL10.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">They wrote their book on a writing retreat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tom, Minke, Bob, and Yann share how they experienced the retreat and the personal guidance they received.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(26,128,182,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8TU1lAz_gfA?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; 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