SATURDAY WRITING RETREAT
ONLINE FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE
10 AM ~ 4 PM Pacific Time
future retreats occur approx. mid month throughout the year
"We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to." ~ Somerset Maugham
RSVP Required ~ Space is Limited to 10 Participants
Retreat fees are sliding scale ~ suggested US$40 ~ $140
Payments can be made via PayPal, Stripe and other methods.
Writers of all Levels are Welcome
We write more, and better,
when we work side by side.
More often than not, writers work alone. From time to time we must break the pattern of solitude and come together in creative community.
For this one day retreat, we will meet for three live group calls at the beginning, middle, and end of the day. Between calls we will focus on our own writing projects.
We will start the day with a warm up exercise and the setting of intentions. At midday we will check in about our progress. At the end of the day we will wrap up by honoring our work and planning our next steps.
You can participate in this one day retreat from the comfort of your own home. Stay in your pajamas if you like!
Requirements:
* A computer with wifi access to connect to the live calls.
We will use the Zoom platform. A link and instructions to download the application will be provided (very straightforward).
* A notebook and pen for certain warm up exercises and notes.
* You might want a pair of headphones nearby.
"I found the online retreat invaluable. It gave me huge confidence about giving myself time to do something that gives me joy."
~ Sonia Garrett, Author of the Maddie Series, Vancouver, BC
“Every day-long writing retreat with April is an awesome day! An incorrigible procrastinator, I am always astonished at what I am able to produce by the end of the day thanks to her guidance, gentle prodding, and little nuggets of writing wisdom. Her measured but reassuring presence just inspires me to keep going— so much so, I now refer to her as my writing mentor.”
~ Carolyn S., Montreal
"The online breaks were well timed and inspiring. The simple prompts and quotes seemed to resonate with everyone. April is a great moderator."
~ Melanie D., Pasadena, CA
"I was pleasantly surprised by the online workshop experience. The videoconferencing tool was simple to use, and April’s facilitation and design of the day resulted in solid work accomplished within a friendly community of writers."
~ Beth H., Salt Spring Island, BC
"I now very much appreciate this way of creating a sacred room for writing in the comfort of my own home."
~ Sherri M., Vancouver Island, BC
Retreat fees are on a sliding scale with suggested rates of US$40 to $140.
Payments can be made via Paypal to deepstorydesign@gmail.com using the button below.
About April
April Bosshard has been referred to as a "story whisperer" and a "story genie” because of her keen awareness of story principles and deep understanding of the writer's craft. She’s helped hundreds of writers deal with the complex issues of story-creating and sticking to the writing process. She teaches workshops locally and internationally to help writers and filmmakers achieve their creative goals. More about April.
To contact April, please email: deepstorydesign@gmail.com