TESTIMONIALS
Our Favorite
Confident to Write Testimonies:
"It's time to pack for your next writing Retreat!"
"Hi Ladies, I didn't share much during our writing sessions, so I wanted to share my testimonial for our retreat.
During a discussion about the challenge of marketing the benefit of writing retreats, I commented that it's almost impossible to articulate such a profound experience. In an instant, my sassy inner scribe squealed gleefully, "Challenge accepted!"
Yes, during the Confident to Write Retreat, I wrote, but more than that, I met Jesus. He quieted years of trauma, so now I sleep in peace for the first time in decades. Our gracious Jesus replaced my unrest with lifelong friends, so even if our paths never cross again, every sister in Christ left her unique imprint to live in my heart forever. I experienced the music, architecture, literature, food, and worship of a different world. I live thirteen-hours away, and the minutia in the culture differences made each day a new discovery.
This is not to say that the promise or purpose of the retreat is divine healing, devoted friendships, or daily discovery. As amazing as Karen is, she has no secret itinerary to reproduce such experiences. But she prayerfully seeks and obeys the Lord to offer Him the stage to do what only He can.
So, have I accomplished my mission? Have I found the words to articulate what even I do not yet understand? Perhaps not, but just as Jesus works through Karen's retreats, so it is with my words. I hope I have at least obediently and prayerfully set the stage for Jesus to tell you if it's time to pack for your next writing Retreat!"
- Valerie (Riese) Denor
Collaborator, Author, Editor
"A chance to focus on writing while building confidence and connections!"
"Attending Karen’s Confident to Write Retreats and weekly writing sessions provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow writers in a relaxed and collaborative setting. Engaging in discussions, exchanging ideas, and giving encouraging feedback with others adds valuable insights to help me in my own creative and academic work. These gatherings offer a chance to focus on writing while building confidence and connections!"
- Lue Kraltchev
Doctoral Candidate Founder & Culture Strategist at Gluemanity LLC
"Highly recommend this"
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- Ellen Boyer,
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"Karen is truly graced to help others cultivate faith-filled confidence to write."
"Karen is truly graced to help others cultivate faith-filled confidence. I am currently working with her to finalize my book, and every step of the way, she has been there reminding me of what I have and who I am. I was also blessed to attend one of her writing retreats in Georgia in 2024. I didn’t know what to expect, but let me just say that God blew my mind with how I encountered Him through the process of writing. The atmosphere that Karen creates genuinely invites the presence of our Creator, and I was able to move past what I call an aversion to my own writing. I am almost at the finish line, and it is because of the work that Karen and her team have done to support me so lovingly!"
- Tasha Glover
Grace Empowered Mentor and Business Strategist
"Karen's insightful approach to writing and publishing is both encouraging and practical, giving me the tools and assurance I need to expand my services."
"Working with Karen has been an absolute blessing on my journey as an author and publishing consultant. Her guidance in cultivating faith-filled confidence has not only deepened my belief in my own abilities but has also equipped me to inspire the same confidence in the authors I work with. Karen's insightful approach to writing and publishing is both encouraging and practical, giving me the tools and assurance I need to expand my services.
Through her mentorship, I've gained clarity in how to effectively support my authors in crafting compelling messages, sharing their stories, and promoting their books with confidence and impact. Karen’s faith-driven perspective has been a steady anchor, reminding me of the purpose behind my work. I’m now able to walk alongside my clients with renewed confidence, helping them embrace their unique voices and navigate the publishing process with boldness.
Karen's influence has been a game-changer for me and the authors I serve, and I am deeply grateful for her wisdom and support!"
- Dr. Lana Wynn Scroggins
Helping writers and authors grow, connect, and collaborate to share their stories with the world!
"Karen encouraged my strengths, strengthened my weaknesses, and celebrated my successes as I became a published author, not just once, but over and over again."
"Karen Lindwall-Bourg literally changed the trajectory of my life! In 2019, my friend invited me to my first writing session with Karen. I immediately liked her calm and caring spirit as she asked questions about my life and writing. After writing with her in the writing sessions for a short time, she invited me to a writing retreat in Texas. Wow, what a journey to write together where synergy happens along with guidance and connection! It was through those retreats and writing sessions where my confidence grew as a writer. I knew I had something to say that was God given, but didn’t know how to go about it. Additionally, as my writing grew, so did friendships that would last forever.
Karen encouraged my strengths, strengthened my weaknesses, and celebrated my successes as I became a published author, not just once, but over and over again. Cultivating faith-filled confidence in the writers around her is not just what Karen does, but who she is. She guides and celebrates each writer as they progress forward.
And I for one, can’t thank Karen enough for the direction and support she gave me as I changed careers and began as author and entrepreneur!"
- Danika Deva,
Author, Coach, Consultant
"Karen is more than a mentor and coach, she is a dear friend who sticks closer than a sister!"
"I have been so blessed to be mentored, coached, and challenged by Karen Lindwall-Bourg over the years. Her friendship, advice, and encouragement is invaluable to me. I trust her excellent judgement in business, writing, and all things travel! Karen motivates her friends and mentees towards excellence through careful intentionality and humor. She follows through with thoughtful questions and innovative ideas. I plan to collaborate and travel with her again and again. She's more than a mentor and coach, she is a dear friend who sticks closer than a sister. (Proverbs 18:24)"
- Kathy Gifford
Life-Learning, Cheerleading Creative
"I found not only respite, but a fresh awakening of my passion for writing."
"After eight months of surgeries and recoveries, I felt as if I'd lived a lifetime in a spiritual desert. Seeking an oasis, I registered for a weekend writing retreat Karen was leading. I found not only respite, but a fresh awakening of my passion for writing. Better yet, Karen's guidance through focused Scripture and prayer restored my confidence in being able to hear God's direction for my writing life.
Karen has been gifted with the ability to inspire confidence in writers and others.
Blessings,"
- Kathi Bloy
Writer/Editor, Clear, Concise, Creative
"I have found focus, clarity, and even rest to gather strength that spurs me on a race to the finish line."
"I have been so blessed at Karen’s Confident to Write Retreats. I have accomplished so much as a result - I finished my website and a blog post, milestones in other projects, and even crossed the finish line to publish my prayer devotional journal.
I love group activities and the commonality, friendships, and encouragement that come from these retreats. I have found focus, clarity, and even rest to gather strength that spurs me on a race to the finish line (or check point because there is always another run and another check point, right?)!
Working with Karen has given me greater confidence to keep at it and times at Karen’s retreats have been just the warmups I have needed to go the distance!
Looking forward to many more times to write with confidence!
Thanks so much Karen!"
- Charity Gordon
"Karen, you are a blessing, and I can’t wait to work together again!"
"Karen Lindwall-Bourg has an extraordinary gift for cultivating faith-filled confidence in others.
Working with her in 2024 was inspiring and genuinely transformative for me as a writer. Her guidance through writing and publishing helped me gain clarity, overcome self-doubt, and trust God’s plan for my work.
Karen creates a supportive, faith-centered environment that makes the writing process feel both meaningful and achievable. She has a unique way of drawing out your best ideas while helping you stay focused on your calling. Her encouragement and expertise have been pivotal in bringing my book to life, and I’m so grateful for her mentorship.
Karen, you are a blessing, and I can’t wait to work together again!"
- Desta Graham
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9:30Am - Virtual Coffee and Chats!
10AM-Noon:15 - WRITING "All the Things" & "everything in between"
12:15PM - debrief and sign off!
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9:30Am - Virtual Coffee and Chats!
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"I finished a book at my first writing retreat!"
"As a Program Director/Counselor for a Grief Support Center for children, my first book was requested by a traditional publishing company. I thought I would never write again!
Praise the Lord and many books later, I was encouraged to keep writing and
I actually began and finished a book at a weekend writing retreat!
I then established RHEMA Publishing House. We are a Shepherd/Hybrid company that helps you publish. You actually help our team design your own Publishing Agreement based on what you need! And... prepare to become life-long friends with the RPH team member assigned to you!
Let's write, post & publish together!"
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