​Celebrate The Open Book Company's One Year Birthday.

​Timing: The retreat will be four hours with built-in breaks. Join us for 30 minutes for one topic you're interested in specifically or stay the full four hours! A finalized agenda + confirmed agenda will be provided before the event so you can plan accordingly and join what sections you'd like. Come and go as your schedule allows.

What You'll Get From This Experience: As a writer or aspiring author, you'll... 

• ​walk away from the retreat with some new tools and mindset techniques

• ​hear from a variety of authors on different writing journeys — one traditionally published, one self-published and two currently working on their manuscripts. 

• ​have some dedicated time for yourself and your writing built into your day

• ​do some reflecting on your writing practice and intentions for the coming year. 

• ​gain ideas and inspiration for marketing as an author 

• ​join a low-pressure and supportive group of humans 

​Agenda (timing subject to change - final agenda to be sent to all registered guests)

​10:00
Welcome
Grounding
Visualization + Breath Exercise

10:30
"Fireside Chat" with Nicki Pappas, Author of As Familiar As Family: Leaving the Toxic Religion I Was Groomed For
Topic: Writing Through Imposter Syndrome

​11:00
"Presentation" with John Verbrugge
Marketing as an Author

​11:30
Guided Writing + Break

12:00
"Fireside Chat" with Aja Evans
Topic: From Blog to Book

12:30
"Fireside Chat" with Tina Strawn, Author of Are We Free Yet? The Black Queer Guide to Divorcing America
Topic: Prioritizing Your Peace + Healing | Writing Through Grief

1:00
Happy Birthday + 2023 Look Ahead

1:20
Independent | Guided Writing Time

1:50
Grounding + Closing

2:00
Retreat Ends

​The time will also include some celebratory birthday moments, what's coming inside The Open Book Community and more.

​The Retreat will be recorded and shared with all registered participants.

​Questions? Email me: kim@openbookco.com