Welcome to a tool deep dive episode, where we highlight the features and the challenges of a tool we think you’ll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we’ll be talking about today is writing retreats! These structured environments dedicated to focused writing can be used like a tool to offer writers significant benefits, but also unique challenges for authors of all levels.
Picks of the Week:
BJ: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-risen-empire-book-one-of-the-succession-scott-westerfeld/7252604?ean=9780765319982" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Risen Empire by Scott Westerfeld</a>
H: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/last-night-at-the-telegraph-club-malinda-lo/16520139?ean=9780525555278" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo</a>

What’s a Commercial Hook and How Do I Write One?

We’re BJ and Hillary— college friends turned writing pals. This podcast is our quest for the best writing tips and tools for our own projects, and yours too! Let’s get started.