Weekend Writer’s Retreat with Wendy O’Brien

Whether you are a writer just beginning to discover your voice or in the midst of a project needing time and space to move forward, join Wendy O’Brien for a weekend writing retreat to find your voice and get started.

Wherever you are in your writing journey, this retreat is for you!

Whether you are hoping to create a memoir or a novel, a short story or nonfiction… or anything in-between! This weekend will get you writing and instill in you a sense of confidence and commitment to your work moving forward.

After the workshop, a one-on-one follow-up session will provide you with individual feedback on your work, to ensure you are staying on track.

Are you ready? Accept the challenge to pick up your pen and put your words down on the page!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Welcome

Finding Your Own Voice Introduction

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (with optional dinner*)

9 am – 12 noon Writing Workshop

12:00 pm– 2:00 pm Lunch (Independent)

2 pm – 3:30 pm Writing Alone Together

4:00 pm – 5: 00 pm In Your Own Words: Editing Strategies

7:00 pm Dinner at local restaurant (optional)

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

9 am – 12 noon Writing Workshop

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch (independent)

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Writing Alone Together

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Next Steps: Developing A Writing Practice

* Please note that meals are not included. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks will be provided

What to Bring

· Notebook/Journal

· Pens/Felt-Pens (multi-coloured)

· Pencils and erasers

· Computer/ipad (if you use for writing)

· Plug-in cords/chargers

· Research books/Research notes – We will provide dictionaries, word menus, writing guides onsite. Please only bring books that you absolutely need, if anything! Remember, research can be so much more fun than actually getting words on the page!