Writer retreats and how to make the most of them

This week, host June Thomas talks to author and poet Judith Barrington about her talent for writing memoirs and a retreat she ran with her partner for 17 years called Flight of the Mind. In the interview, they discuss what makes a good memoir, what Flight of the Mind meant to women writers, and how to get the most out of writing retreats and workshops.

After the interview, June and co-host Ronald Young Jr. talk about why memoir is so important as an art form.

In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Judith talks about how she learned to promote her work on Instagram.

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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.

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