Your Words Your Way Self Publishing Retreat

A FUSION OF FOCUS + EXPLORATION

We can help make this happen for you.

YOUR WORDS YOUR WAY is a Self Publishing, Marketing and Writing Retreat designed to help you craft the path to realizing your publishing dreams. There is so much information out there on how to self publish, market, grow your list, build your tribe and turn writing into a career but it is so confusing and overwhelming. Do you follow the trends and apply “tactics” to your work for quick sales or do you press on and insist on high-quality work? Or, do you combine the two approaches in a manner that best suits your work, budget, and message? Perhaps, you just get started, learn the hard way, waste time and money and become buried in unanswered questions and then promise yourself that NEXT year you publish your book instead?

For the writer who is ready to leap. 

The YOUR WORDS YOUR WAY Retreat has been designed so an intimate group of participants can learn the methods of self-publishing so they can launch businesses, speaking careers, or a social movement with their books. This retreat will save you years of heartache and wasted money because Jennifer openly shares her journey and her winning process for making it happen.

We will discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing and traditional publishing so you understand which choice is best for you and your work. We will explore how to use Amazon’s Self Publishing Platform (KDP) to publish your books in both print and ebook format. We will explore other methods of distributing your work and what that might mean to your bottom line and your sanity. The Retreat has also been designed to give you time to incorporate what you learn about self-publishing and marketing into your manuscript, even if your manuscript is only in rough outline form at this time.

Declare that THIS IS THE YEAR you will publish your book!

You may not be sure where to begin in the process and you want some guidance, support, and mentorship as you move towards accomplishing this exciting dream. You need someone to ask questions of, knowing you will be honored and respected regardless of where you are on this wonderful journey. And, you need time away from regular life to focus on what needs to be done.

You want to be surrounded by others who are navigating this same process so you can learn from them as well.

Did you know over 90% of people want to publish a book? Did you know that very few actually do because the task seems too big, too scary and too overwhelming? The Retreat was designed so that people who want to write and self publish their work, can do so AND still eat dinner with their loved ones.

NEXT RETREAT :: TBA ::

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN WHEN NEXT RETREAT ANNOUNCED

SAMPLE SCHEDULE BASED ON PREVIOUS RETREATS: Subject to change

Tuesday, April 23
Arrive at Elkridge at your leisure. 7 pm: Registration & casual gathering in the pub. Let’s unwind, take a few deep breaths and begin relaxing for the next few days with new friends!
The meal is not included.
A relaxing evening activity to get you thinking about what is coming up!

Wednesday, April 24th – Whitetail Room
All day sessions – TBD: This is a FULL DAY of learning, reflection, writing, and planning.
Evening session TBD

Thursday, April 25th – Whitetail Room
All day sessions – TBD: This is a FULL DAY of learning, reflection, writing, and planning.
Evening session TBD – We all leave with an action plan!

Friday, April 26th – Rise and Write – Use this time to write!
Check out time is 11 am but I encourage you to rise early, grab a bite to eat and spend the last few hours writing and anchoring your learning & planning.

 **** THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE RETREAT AGENDA BASED ON PREVIOUS RETREATS ****

PLEASE NOTE

MEALS
No meals are included in the price of your ticket. Why? This allows me to avoid wasting food and puts each of you in charge of your food budget and your personal dietary needs. This has also allowed me to lower the ticket price significantly. Thank you for your understanding. There will be plenty of time allowed at mealtime to ensure you have time to eat! Rooms have small fridges.

ROOM BOOKINGS INFO TBA