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Busy Bee Writing Retreat
September 27, 2025
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Session: From Blog Posts to Bylines and Book Deals: How Blogging Launched My Writing Career
The Busy Bee Writing Retreat is designed for busy women writers to step away from their daily routines and immerse themselves in a supportive, creative environment. Hosted in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the retreat provides time and space to connect, collaborate, learn, and, most importantly, write.
Author and freelance writer Cherith Fluker will present “From Blog Posts to Bylines and Book Deals: How Blogging Launched My Writing Career.” In this session, Cherith shares her journey of starting with a personal blog and building it into a platform that led to freelance writing opportunities, national magazine bylines, and ultimately a book deal. Attendees will gain insights into how blogging can serve as a launching pad for a professional writing career, along with practical takeaways for leveraging their own blogs into bigger opportunities.
The retreat combines workshops, learning sessions, and protected writing time in a welcoming, inspiring setting—making it the perfect space for women writers at every stage of their journey.