Join Us for Our 2024 Writers' Retreat: "Mastering the Bookends"

September 12–15, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Enjoy lake living with a balance of activities and rest, including round table collaboration, blocks of time for writing, free time, fun activities, and writing instruction.

The focus of the retreat will be on crafting compelling beginnings and well-earned endings to your manuscripts—perfect for first-time writers to help get them started and for those who want to master the bookends! Each writer will have the opportunity to schedule private coaching with Cortney Donelson, ghostwriter, coach, and acquisitions editor, during the weekend.

REGISTRATION OPENS 9/15/2023

THE DETAILS

THE NUMBERS

We have a maximum capacity of five (5) writers to protect quality, privacy, and intimacy for the group.

Early Bird Registration ends

December 15, 2023.

Regular Registration ends July 12, 2024 or when full.

THE COST

Early birds pay only $999, due at the time of registration on EventBrite.

Standard registration is $1149.

Please read our cancellation policy on EventBrite. We recommend trip insurance, particularly for those flying or renting cars.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Private bedroom with a king- or queen-sized bed
Thursday evening reception with cocktails and mocktails
Meals from Friday breakfast through Sunday breakfast (with the exception of dinner on Saturday evening, which will be out on our own or in small groups at restaurants of your choosing)
One hour of private coaching
Please see the full list on the event page on EventBrite.