Looking for a writing community of likeminded souls to laugh, learn, and level up your craft and career with?

We provide 2 avenues to assist you!

We offer 3 writing retreats each year:

  • 1 Virtual (attend from anywhere!)

  • 1 in the United States

  • 1 Overseas

The retreats vary between MUSE (heavy writing time), MENTOR (heavy mentorship), and MASTERY (heavy craft teaching).

We offer a monthly writing society where you can:

  • Participate in our virtual, private mastermind group on Facebook

  • Get 1 Mastermind Teaching per month (join live or watch the replay)

  • Get 1 Mentorship Session per month (join live or watch the replay)

  • Enjoy opportunities to publish, join critique groups, & make friends

  • Connect with agents, editors, & other industry professionals

Join and let us help you develop your craft, find community, and build the career of your dreams.

Past Retreats

  • Savannah, Georgia

    SPELLBOUND

  • Inverness, Scotland

    LORE

  • Myrtle Beach

    FALL IN LOVE WITH WRITING

  • Cambria, California

    WRITING FROM THE SOUL

  • Smoky Mountains

    NURTURE THE SOUL

Attend a Retreat, Collect the Magnets!

  • Savannah, Georgia

  • Inverness, Scotland

  • Myrtle Beach

  • Cambria, California

  • Smoky Mountains

  • Hollywood, California

Current & Upcoming RETREATS

GILDED: A Writing Mastery intensive in old world hollywood, CA

~Ani’a Dutton, fantasy author

“The Writer’s Sanctuary is a rare gift. Mary & C.J. have cultivated a caring community that eradicates what can be a very lonely career. With humor and kindness they share their vast experience, guide you in the grittier aspects of publishing, and approach everything with 100% authenticity. After every conference and online workshop, I have walked away with new knowledge and friends. Mary & C.J. hold up candles to light the way for the rest of us, and I am so grateful for everything they have poured into the lives of those involved in the TWS group!”

~Becky Gaines, author of The Soul Crier

“What I love most about TWS is how much information Mary and C.J. pack into their events. Even as an author who is no longer interested in pursuing a traditional publishing career, there's still great info I can apply to my indie path when it comes to writing, editing, and marketing a book. I also appreciate how they take a longterm view of things. They really want you to build a successful writing career.”

“TWS events are amazing, and I always learn something new. I love that they teach things many conferences do not and that the presenters are open and honest in their teachings and discussions. There’s plenty of humor and everyone is accepting and friendly. Ten out of ten. Will attend events again!”

~Joan Stradling