2022 Virtual Spring Writing Retreat

The
Author Transformation Alliance
2022 Spring Writing Retreat

Virtual Retreat Ticket

Although we won't be meeting in-person this year (again), we can still create a unique experience that provides creative renewal, opportunities to make new friends,
and the restoration of our love for writing.

This writing retreat is a 3-day immersive experience with me, Audrey Hughey, the founder of the Author Transformation Alliance (ATA), and an array of talented and experienced instructors.

As a virtual retreat ticket holder, you'll receive access to our private retreat group. When the event happens, we'll be going live through Zoom and connecting within the private Facebook group.

What if I can't attend a session live? Each class and creative writing session will be recorded so you can participate when you're able. We want this to be something you can use and reuse as long as you need The replays will be posted in the group.

What if I want to speak with an instructor after the live class is over? Our instructors are so excited about this retreat and helping other writers that they're going to be available to be tagged in the group for questions and we will have multiple live Q&A sessions in the weeks after the retreat.

Light as a Feather

Our theme continues from previous years because it is crucial to restoration and weaving joy throughout our writing practice. "Light as a Feather" is our theme, and through this, our intention is to help you create an author's life that is wholistically easier, more enjoyable, and filled with freedom and joy.

All of our workshops, activities, and group time will hold this intention and together we'll work on how we can make writing, publishing, marketing, and your day-to-day life as an author easier, more enjoyable, and furthermore fulfilling.

The Virtual Ticket:
How it Works

After you purchase your retreat ticket, you will request to be added to our private retreat group where all the classes and workshops will be organized and easy to work through.

This means you can set up your own "retreat" days whenever you wish and work through the presentations at your leisure. Also, if you can't make a particular session, that's okay! We'll have replays of everything!

The Investment: $75 for 3 days

For just $25 per day, you'll have access to all the classes, our private retreat group, and live implementation sessions after the retreat so you'll get all your questions answered and support for implementing what you learned.

Each attendee will have:

🌟 Unlimited, permanent access to over $1,000 in classes and workshops
🌟 Two Live follow-up and Q&A/Implementation sessions in the private retreat group ($194 value)

🌟 Opportunities to connect with instructors, network with fellow writers, and expand your writing group
🌟 Permanent access to all printable and downloadable workbooks and add-on content

🌟 A retreat ticket that totals in value to well over $1,200!

Friday, March 25th (all times are US Eastern)
09:00 - Welcome session and creative writing exercises with Audrey Hughey

11:00 - Break

11:30 - Breakouts

Writing with the Senses with Mary Decker

Marketing: Build Your Author Media Kit with K. McCoy

Simple Scheduling for Maximum Writing with Audrey

Book Covers 101 with Nydia Pastoriza

12:30 - Break for Lunch

13:00 - Rotate Breakouts
14:00 - Break
14:30 - Breakouts

Crafting Memorable Characters with Mary Decker

Advanced Sprinting with K. McCoy

Writing Cinematic Fiction with Jenni Frontera

Self-Edit or Rewrite? with Maggie Duncan

15:30 - Break

16:00 - Rotate Breakouts

17:00 - End of Day 1, and sprints/virtual dinner/mingling/etc.

Saturday, March 26th (all times are US Eastern)
09:00 - Creative writing exercises with Audrey Hughey

11:00 - Break

11:30 - Breakouts

Writing: Getting Started with Maggie Duncan

Scrivener Demo & Support Session with Mary Decker

Mobile Photography for Authors with Nydia Pastoriza

Self-Editing Techniques with Audrey Hughey

12:30 - Break for Lunch
13:00 - Rotate Breakouts
14:00 - Break

14:30 - Breakouts

Publishing Audiobooks with Draft 2 Digital and Findaway Voices with K. McCoy

Amazon A+ Content with Nydia Pastoriza

Better Book Descriptions with Tom Fowler

Short-Form Video Content with Audrey Hughey

15:30 - Break

16:00 - Rotate Breakouts

17:00 - End of Day 2, and sprints/virtual dinner/mingling/etc.

Sunday, March 27th
09:00 - Day 3 Intro and Writing Exercises with K. McCoy

11:00 - Break
11:30 - Breakout Sessions:

Worldbuilding: Creative Alternative Cultures with Mary Decker

Diversity in Writing with K. McCoy

Email 101 with Tom Fowler

Self-Care for Authors with Taryn
12:30 - Break for Lunch

13:00 - Rotate Breakouts

14:00 - Break
14:30 - Writer Grit with Audrey

15:00 - Break
16:00 - Final Q&A, Retreat Wrap-Up; Feedback & Surveys; Doorprize winners announcements

Here is our Q&A and Implementation Live Sessions Schedule:

- April 14, 6:30 PM EDT: Implementation/Q&A Session 1
- April 28, 6:30 PM EDT: Implementation/Q&A Session 2

And if you can't attend any. of the calls live, you can still post your questions in the event and I'll answer them on the call - the sessions will be recorded so you can review them at your own pace. You'll NEVER miss out on anything!

*Exact schedule is subject to change until 2 weeks prior to Retreat. Listed classes will be held, but timing during the weekend may vary depending on instructor needs.