Writing Connections

Writing Connections is a podcast devoted to exploring the literary landscape and larger creative ecosystem, looking at the ways we connect with and support one another through retreats, residencies, writing groups, conferences, mentorships, and other opportunities and relationships. Host Laura Walker interviews writers and creative supporters across genres, disciplines, and geographic boundaries.

Writing Connections is a arts podcast hosted by Laura Walker, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura Walker hosts Writing Connections, a arts show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #91

  Nurtured by Nature with Florence Williams

  May 27, 202627 minS3

  <p>Florence Williams is our guest for this final episode of season three. She is the author of Heartbreak, The Nature Fix, and Breasts and numerous articles for Outside Magazine and other publications. She is also a public speaker and sometimes-podcaster and leads retreats in the U.S. and Europe. In this episode, Florence shares her insights about leading and attending retreats as well as her enthusiasm for the life-changing impact of nature. </p><p>Learn more about Florence at her website or connect with her on Instagram. </p><p>This episode was recorded at Builder Studios in Bountiful, Utah.</p>...

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  Episode #90

  Traveling through Life with Nikos Dimitriou

  Apr 22, 202636 minS3

  <p>Our guest for this episode, Nikos Dimitriou, is a former world traveler and current host of bespoke writing retreats in Evia, Greece. In our conversation, we discuss how he and his wife explored the globe for seven years before returning home to start their hospitality venture Writers' Retreats | Greece. We explore his writing journey and discuss the importance of community and connection at home and abroad. </p><p>Show Notes:</p><p>Visit Nikos and Georgia on Instagram or book your own magical stay in Greece at their website. Check out some of the poems written by Hilary Sideris l...

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  Episode #89

  Making Space to Root & Rise with Erin McGuire

  Mar 19, 202630 minS3

  <p>This month's guest, Erin McGuire, is a former academic and global research leader whose career has centered on equity in agricultural innovation systems. In 2025, when shifts in U.S. government priorities abruptly cut her federal research funding, Erin faced a pivotal moment. Rather than retreat, she chose to build. What had begun as quiet conversations about creating space for women to rest and reconnect became Root & Rise—a community-backed retreat and investment model grounded in collective ownership and shared joy. In this episode, we talk about the path that led her to this moment, mere months away from the fi...

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  Episode #88

  Doing the Work with Chelsea DesAutels

  Feb 27, 202617 minS3

  <p>In part 2 of my interview with Chelsea DesAutels, we talk about doing the work in terms of facing rejection and creating community out of crisis. </p><p>Chelsea DesAutels is the author of A Dangerous Place (Sarabande Books, 2021), which was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and described by Publishers Weekly as a “lush and transformative debut” (starred review). Chelsea writes and teaches extensively and is the founder of Freshwater Writing, which offers writer-focused, community-centered retreats, writing circles, and mentorships.</p><p><b>Show Notes: </b></p>Connect with Chelsea on her website (chelseabdesautels.com) or Instagram (@freshwaterwriting). Read her...

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  Episode #87

  Putting Yourself Out There with Chelsea DesAutels

  Feb 12, 202621 minS3

  <p>Chelsea DesAutels is the author of A Dangerous Place (Sarabande Books, 2021), which was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and described by Publishers Weekly as a “lush and transformative debut” (starred review). Chelsea writes and teaches extensively and is the founder of Freshwater Writing, which offers writer-focused, community-centered retreats, writing circles, and mentorships.</p><p>In Part 1 of my conversation with Chelsea, we talk about her experience attending and running retreats and the importance of putting yourself out there to make connections and build a life as a writer. </p><p>Check back in two weeks for part 2, where w...

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