Experience the splendor of Tolo, Greece, at The John & George Hotel for a full week of writing classes and writing! We will also tour an ancient theater, visit several islands (Hydra and Spetses), and the gorgeous town of Nafplio, all for one low price!
Calling all storytellers! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities! 🌿📖 #WritingRetreat #InkAndImagination #CreateWithPassion
Included:
- The novel idea
- To outline or not to outline
- Motivation: Use a daily word count or other ways - but write!
- Show, don't tell: With examples on how to do that
- Use of active voice instead of passive with tips on how to do that and examples
- Style issues: Worm words to omit, words to add. Cadence and flow are important
- Pace: How to write with pace effectively. What to do and what not to do
- Character motivation and scene purpose are broken down and discussed
- How to write to reader psychology so they enjoy the process
- Self-editing tips to tighten up your work. This saves money on editors and catches agents' eyes
- Add tension to the page. You'll receive tools on how to do that effectively
- Increase emotion on the page. Practical ways to do that on every page
- Industry standards on setup and preparation so you don't look amateur
- Cover art and design know-how tips
- Self-publishing vs. traditional?
- Are you querying agents? And self-publishing tips on how to look like a pro
- Promotion: There are ways to find readers without any financial outlay. We'll also discuss inexpensive yet efficient ways to spread the word.
- Promotion 101: Author Rania Stone will lead a beginner's session on social media covering funnel marketing, landing pages, and what you need your readers to see, plus essential tips for your website (online presence).
- Once the retreat ends, we offer video calls to discuss your writing career. We provide social media plugs to advertise your books as they're released for the following year to over 50,000 followers on our combined social media.
Also check out other Arts events in Navplion, Literary Art events in Navplion, Workshops in Navplion.
