Asking for help with your writing is NOT ADMITTING FAILURE, it's part of doing everything you can to succeed, a way of getting perspective on yourself and your work so you can see more clearly.

Every single writer I know (and I know a lot of them) gets advice, notes, feedback and perspective from someone - usually from several people - on every draft, or in mid-draft if they hit a snag, lose momentum, lose heart or lose perspective. It's a natural part of the process because you inevitably get lost in the trees in the course of any long-form writing project and need an outside eye to help you see the forest.

Of course you don't want to pay for someone else's perspective or advice, you want it for free! And you've probably gotten a lot of free advice already, but if you're reading this, you're at least considering hiring a professional.

And that is tricky because a writing coach is some combination of producer, editor, therapist, cheerleader, strategist, market watcher and psychic advisor each with their own style and bag of tricks.

Let's start with how you know when you really need a writing coach or consultant?

THE PALM SPRINGS WRITER'S RETREAT is the perfect setting to get your writing done.

This 3br. house is now available for PRIVATE RENTALS - or SUPERVISED RETREATS with writing coach & concierge Greg Miller on-site to keep your creative juices flowing.

Check out PHOTOS of this singular location here or here.

Call 323-717-4731 or email Greg about your creative needs and book your getaway now (while it is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL weather). And, no, sorry, we're already rented during the Coachella Music Festival.