FINALLY! We've waited a YEAR to announce this...
And we hope you join us!
(Before we get to the news, just a hint to make sure you read to the end of this newsletter for a chance to win free workshops!)
In the before times, Beth and Cristin had big plans to do a fantastic retreat in sunny Orlando with the option to also visit Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World.
And then…
Global pandemic.
But now!! With vaccinations going in arms left and right and the world slowly starting to open up again, we’re finally confident to put and actual, real life, in-person retreat on the calendar!
We’re going to start 2022 with a bang! Join us for a blissful and also productive writing retreat in Orlando from February 16-20, with the option to add on an extra day for a trip to Disney World! I mean, how many times do you get to go to Star Wars World with an actual Star Wars writer?! We will nerd out together, eat at the cantina, and fly the Millennium Falcon!
You can sign up now—space is limited to only 14 participants! Remember that your price will include critiques from both Beth and Cristin, all lodging in a luxury house, food prepared by our in-house chef, and probably a super cheesy movie night, warm baked cookies, lots of laughs, and much more!
Short Stories and Anthologies
Have you ever wanted to break into the short story market? Short stories are popping up everywhere, from literary magazines to anthologies, and they’re a great way to get your foot in the door to larger publications.
Join Wordsmith in a special seminar with author and anthology editor Dahlia Adler. Her bestselling anthologies compile stories in diverse and creative retellings of Poe and Shakespearean works, and she knows what it takes to write a truly compelling short story. Don’t miss it!
The Happy Writer Course—with scholarship!
Cristin Terrill is hosting a series of live workshops on the emotional and mental well-being of an author. Whether you’re worried about Imposter’s syndrome, meeting deadlines, the pressures of dealing with critiques, and more, this workshop series is going to help you become a truly happy writer.
We also want to let you know this is the last week to sign up for a scholarship to the course! We are giving away three spots—one based on need, one to a student in a minority demographic, and one to anyone who shares about the course on social media. Sign up for the scholarship here—anyone can apply with nothing more than a social media post!—and we’ll be selecting winners by April 17.
Meanwhile, reserve your spot at The Happy Writer here!
Psst! Also! Are you working on a revision? Did you see Beth’s new revision analysis offering? We’ve just added Story Analysis to our package, perfect for those of you looking for a customized plan of revision!