Wouldn’t it be nice to just sit down with someone who understands books and just talk through your story? Maybe smooth out some rough parts? Get some direction on how to make it stronger, tips on making it shine? How about feedback on promotion and even a chance to pitch it to an agent? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend on the journey.
Yeah, we think so too. And that’s why we’ve designed three retreats in conjunction with the purposes of My Book Therapy – to help writers discover the novel inside. From idea to plot, to story problems, to polish, promotion and pitch, MBT Coaching retreats will help you take the story brewing in your heart and make it a reality.
DREAM
From Here to There…
Storycrafters Weekend
October 23-25, Minneapolis, MN
Go from raw idea to a drawn-out plot!
How do you take your ideas and turn them into a story? How do you know if it’s commercial? Where do you start?
This retreat, set just outside of Minneapolis during the beautiful fall season is designed for a writer who knows they have a story to write…but needs help putting it together into a plot. Come with your idea, leave with a game plan.
We’ll teach you story structure, and then go step by step in the character creation and plotting process, explaining how to determine each step, and then coach you as you apply it to your story. We’ll brainstorm ideas with you, and you’ll receive a workbook that will act as a map when you get home. Finally, we’ll share a few secrets that will propel your book from average to award-winning.
For beginners to advanced writers who just want a guide along the way, The From Here to There Story-crafters Weekend will jumpstart your novel on the road to publication.
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DISCOVER
The MBT Deep Thinkers retreat
February 19-21, Melbourne Beach, Florida
So you have your plot, and maybe you’ve written a few chapters, even the entire book! But you’re not sure if it works, or maybe you’ve even had a rejection and don’t know why.
We’re here to help.
Designed to meet the individual needs of every writer and their story, this retreat concentrates on your book, and how to make it stronger. We’ll review up to 20 pages of your manuscript and synopsis beforehand, and develop your personalized game plan to help you ramp it up. We also teach you how to do it. With a limited number of participants, you will learn from others, be encouraged and be challenged to think deeply about this story…and the next one.
Set in beautiful Florida in the middle of February, the Deep Thinker’s Retreat is a relaxing but focused look at taking your manuscript the next step toward publication.
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Beyond My Book Therapy:
A Polish, Promotion & Pitch Retreat
May 21-23, 2010, Seattle, WA
Your story has a brilliant plot. Engaging characters. And it’s well written. You even have a few key endorsers lined up. Pub boards, look out!
Maybe … But before you start pitching your story, don’t you want make sure it’s as perfect as possible?
We can help. Beyond My Book Therapy is designed for authors who want their project to have a shine. A serious, see-your-reflection in it type shine. First, Susan May Warren will evaluate your proposal – the first chapter, the synopsis, and your query letter. Together we’ll hone each element till they’re exceptional. Then we’ll teach you the five proven techniques for pitching effectively to editors and agents.
Next you’ll learn the seven fundamentals of successful book promotion from professional marketing expert Jim Rubart, President of Bare Feet Marketing.
Finally, you’ll put your project to a real world test by pitching it to renowned agent Chip MacGregor, President and owner of MacGregor Literary. You’ll get gut-level honesty on what is working in your pitch, and hands on advice on how to fix what isn’t.
Set in the gorgeous resort town of Lake Chelan, just outside Seattle, WA in May, Beyond Book Therapy will arm you to finally reach your destination.
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