Tulum, Mexico

November 23-27, 2026

The Write-Her’s Retreat

A 5-day immersive writing retreat for the woman ready to finally begin her book.

You’ve said for years that you want to write a book. You’ve journaled the ideas. Started and stopped the outlines. Opened blank documents and closed them again.

But somewhere between life, work, motherhood, healing, and survival… your story kept getting pushed to the side.

The Write-Her’s Retreat was created to change that.

Set in the beauty of Tulum, Mexico, this 5-day immersive experience is designed to give women the space, clarity, education, and creative support needed to finally begin writing the book they’ve been carrying inside of them.

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

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Toni Morrison

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” 〰️ Toni Morrison

What to Expect

Whether you dream of writing a memoir, self-help book, poetry collection, devotional, fiction novel, or personal essays — this retreat will help you move from “I want to write a book someday” to actually beginning.

❋ Writing Workshops & Guided Sessions

Throughout the retreat, attendees will participate in intimate workshops designed to help unlock creativity, structure ideas, and move through fear around writing.

❋ Your Story Deserves Space

So many women spend their lives pouring into everyone else while silencing themselves.

The Write-Her’s Retreat invites you to return to your voice.

To write honestly.
To create intentionally.
To stop waiting for the “perfect time.”

❋ Dedicated Writing Time

One of the most important parts of this experience is space. All attendees will enjoy privacy with solo accommodations.

Space to think.
Space to rest.
Space to create without interruption.

There will be intentional free time built into each day for attendees to write, reflect, outline, and simply be with their thoughts.

❋ Curated Experiences Included

Welcome Dinner

Our retreat begins with an intimate welcome dinner filled with meaningful conversation, beautiful ambiance, and intentional connection as attendees settle into the experience and open themselves to creativity.

Farewell Dinner

We’ll close our time together with a celebratory farewell dinner honoring the stories, breakthroughs, and beginnings created throughout the retreat.

Curated Excursion

Attendees will enjoy one thoughtfully curated Tulum excursion designed to inspire creativity, encourage rest, and immerse you in the beauty of the destination.

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

Toni Morrison

Day One: November 23rd

Arrival + Opening Your Story

Arrive in Tulum, settle into the retreat experience, and connect with fellow attendees during our welcome dinner and opening sessions centered around creativity, storytelling, and intention setting.

Arrive in Tulum and ease into a retreat experience designed for creativity, rest, and inspiration.

Welcome to Tulum

Enjoy transportation to your beautiful accommodations and settle into your writing sanctuary for the week.

Seamless Arrival Transfer

Unpack, unwind, journal, and take in the peaceful energy of Tulum before the retreat begins.

Settle Into Creativity

Meet fellow attendees during our opening gathering centered around storytelling, intention, and community.

Opening Circle & Connection

Welcome Dinner Experience

Share meaningful conversation over a beautiful welcome dinner on the town designed to inspire connection and creativity.

Day Two: November 24th

Building Your Book

This day is centered around helping attendees begin building the foundation of their book through guided workshops, chapter outlining, storytelling exercises, and dedicated writing time.

Begin the day with quiet journaling and intentional writing time.

Morning Reflection + Writing

Explore workshops designed to help you uncover your unique voice and writing style.

Authentic Storytelling Workshop

Begin organizing your ideas into clear chapters and themes for your book.

Chapter Outlining Session

Enjoy uninterrupted space to write, reflect, and begin bringing your ideas to life.

Dedicated Writing Time

Slow down with rest, reflection, and connection with fellow writers.

Evening Unwind

Day Three: November 25th

Cenote Inspiration Day

Spend the day immersed in the beauty of Tulum with a curated cenote excursion designed to inspire rest, reflection, and creative expansion while connecting with fellow attendees.

Spend the day visiting one of Tulum’s breathtaking cenotes surrounded by natural beauty and inspiration.

Cenote Excursion Experience

Swim, relax, reflect, and allow yourself to fully experience the peaceful energy of the day.

Rest + Recharge

Use the beauty of the excursion as inspiration for journaling, storytelling, and creative reflection.

Inspired Writing Moments

Laugh, connect, and share meaningful moments with fellow attendees throughout the experience.

Community Connection

Return to the villa for free time to unwind, write, or simply rest.

Evening At Leisure

Day Four: November 26th

Expanding Your Manuscript

This day focuses on deepening your writing process through guided support, publishing conversations, and intentional creative time dedicated to continuing your manuscript.

Start your day with focused writing time in the peaceful atmosphere of Tulum.

Morning Writing Session

Receive guidance and feedback as you continue shaping your manuscript.

Book Mapping Support

Learn more about the journey from manuscript to published book.

Publishing Pathways Workshop

Spend intentional time writing, editing, brainstorming, or refining your ideas.

Uninterrupted Creative Time

Close the evening celebrating your creativity, breakthroughs, and beginnings.

Farewell Dinner Celebration

Day Five: November 27th

Closing + Departure

Close the retreat with reflection, clarity, and renewed confidence as you leave with tangible progress on your manuscript and the beginning of your book in motion.

Spend your final morning reflecting, writing, and grounding into everything you created during the retreat.



Final Writing Session

Gather in community to share takeaways, intentions, and next steps for your writing journey.

Closing Reflection Circle

Depart Tulum with chapter outlines, creative clarity, and meaningful progress on your book.

Leave With Your Beginning

Say goodbye to your retreat community and head home inspired to continue writing your story.

Farewell + Departure

Meet Your Facilitator

The Write-Her’s Retreat is led by Shanicia Boswell, a four-time published author, two-time best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and storyteller dedicated to helping women bring their voices to life through writing.

Shanicia is the author of multiple published works, including two Amazon best sellers, and is currently signed to Simon & Schuster. Through her writing, speaking, and digital platforms, she has spent years creating spaces where women feel seen, heard, inspired, and empowered to share their stories authentically.

With over a decade of experience in storytelling, content creation, and community building, Shanicia understands both the emotional and practical side of writing a book — from overcoming fear and self-doubt to organizing ideas and building a manuscript with intention.

At The Write-Her’s Retreat, Shanicia will guide attendees through workshops, writing sessions, creative exercises, and intimate conversations designed to help women finally begin the books they’ve been carrying inside of them.