Who is The Blue Hour for?

The Blue Hour is for women and femme-identifying writers over 40 who are working on memoir or personal essay, or simply want to recharge their creative senses and start on a new project.  It is a community to talk about where you’re stuck and a offer space for you to take a risk writing-wise, and to adventure in Paris.

More specifically, The Blue Hour is for you if you:

• Want to workshop an idea or a project in process
• Are looking for community and support and guidance
• Just want dedicated time to write in an inspiring city
• Are a someone who yearns for the freedom to explore without constraint.​

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What are the benefits of The Blue Hour?

​Community  This will be a small curated group of writers assembling in the spirit of generosity, fueling each other’s courage and sharing what works for them. We'll make it easy for you keep the Blue Hour vibe with you after the retreat with ways to connect support each other.

Courage   We’ll create a space where it feels safer to take risks with your writing, to explore Paris, to be vulnerable, and to rekindle your beginner’s mind. In “I’m Mostly Here To Enjoy Myself,” Glynnis’ book about seeking pleasure in Paris, she wrote about shedding old barriers and getting naked in both literal and metaphoric ways at 47.  Meanwhile, Susanna saw 60 approaching and her kids graduating college, and she decided to sell her Brooklyn apartment and move to Paris with two suitcases, one dog and no valid visa. And then figured it all out when she arrived. 
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Freedom  This retreat offers independence and that most precious of all commodities, time to be alone. Outside of the workshop/writing hours, and our shared meals there will be time to commune with a city that has a long history of inspiring both women and writers.  You can finally claim the mental space to engage all your senses, to really see and notice what’s around you. You’re invited to wander without an agenda which might be the best way to figure out where you’re going.

(You'll find more about the Blue Hour's benefits and delights on the testimonials page.)

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 And there's more! ​

​Each participant will get a welcome package including Susanna and Glynnis’s reading suggestions and recommendations for Paris hotels, dining and other delights.
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Sample weekday schedule for our fall retreat:
9:00-9:30 AM: pastry and coffee (chat)
9:30-10:30 AM: Workshop/Discussion
10:45-12:00 PM: Writing time
12:00-12:30 PM:  Breakout groups (reading or one-on-ones)

Also included: 
Sunday arrival cocktails
Friday dinner with optional participant readings  
Saturday breakfast and optional visit to the legendary Paris flea market 

 You can find our full bios here.  Pricing and registration deadlines are here. And there's more about the Blue Hour's benefits and delights from participants on the testimonials page.​