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WRITE AT SEA: BREAK INTO FICTION
Join this dynamic writing retreat onboard Carnival Cruise Lines,
with plotting gurus Mary Buckham and Dianna Love
April 30 - May 3, 2010
For More Info and Registration vist www.WriteAtSea.com
Departure/Arrival Location: Los Angeles, California (Long Beach) Port of Call
Dates: April 30 - May 3, 2010 on Carnival Paradise
Friday April 30 - with 5:30 pm departure
Saturday, May 1 - Class from 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, May 2 - Class from 9 am to 4 pm
Monday, May 3 - 8:00 am return
Maximum number of attendees: 20
Cost of the retreat: Early registration for the retreat is $395. $100 deposit required at time of registration.
Cost of the Cruise: $299 interior/$339 oceanview. Once we receive your payment, you will receive the booking code and information. Write at Sea has been given a transferable and fully refundable rate for a limited time. $100 deposit required at time of registration |
Unpublished writers –
Have you hit the point where you’re stuck in your story?
Have you gotten rejections praising your voice, characters, story concept with no offer to resubmit?
Have you completed a manuscript that isn’t getting requested?
Published authors –
Do you need to find a more efficient way to create strong stories in a timely manner?
Do you want to write a bigger, more emotional story?
Do you need a simple way to find plot holes?
Award-winning author Mary Buckham and NYT best seller Dianna Love are national speakers who teamed up to create the highly successful Break Into Fiction® Template Teaching Series, which is now out in a book. While developing this, they created a powerful CHARACTER-DRIVEN plotting program. These relatively new authors know the frustration of those trying to write a sellable manuscript and the equally difficult task of continuing to do so in this competitive market.
Unpublished writers attend their Power Plotting retreats to find out what it takes to push their story to hum with potential. Multi-published mass market authors have attended to find a more efficient way to pull together the key elements for their next big story. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner was impressed enough to offer Mary and Dianna a cover quote for their new book – Break Into Fiction®: 11 Steps to Building a Story that Sells.
See what attendees are saying about what they gained from our Plot YOUR Book in 2 Days Retreats:
“I want to thank you for the dedication and quality that you put into this workshop/retreat. As a beginner writer, I really appreciate that you embraced those at my level as well as more experienced writers. After only 2 hours on the first day, my writing colleague and friend thanked me heartily for encouraging her to attend the workshop. I will sing your praises and direct my other writing colleagues to your retreat. !”
~~ Elaine Gray, pre-published writer
“I did, indeed, plot a novel in two days. I didn't really believe that would happen.”
~~ Kaye George – Award-winning short story author
"I used to think I was good at plotting -- but this past (retreat) weekend made me realize I've been guilty of a more complicated version of the 'one damned thing after another' plot. I'm stunned at how well an entire story arc came together in just two days. I'm eager, now, to apply the templates to the books I've been revising for -- mm -- ever, I think. I suspect I'll discover I've been revising the wrong bits for the wrong reasons all this time."
~~ Marcella Burnard, pre-published writer
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Due to their heavy travel and writing schedules, Mary and Dianna are only offering one open-seating two-day Plot Retreats at this time. April 30-May 3, 2010, a two-day Break Into Fiction® retreat is onboard Carnival Cruise Lines leaving Los Angeles, CA. More details at
http://www.julia-hunter.com/MuseCruise/tabid/748/Default.aspx
However, if you have a group of 10 writers or less who want to host a private event please email and we’ll send you information about rates, group coordinator responsibility and scheduling.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN A PRIVATE RETREAT JUST FOR YOUR GROUP:
Two intense days learning to PLOT while working on YOUR story. Mary will walk you through the BREAK INTO FICTION® templates and brainstorm ideas on your story. Mary will also be available the night before the two-retreat days, during meals and in the evenings after meals for private or group talks on other aspects of writing and/or the publishing business.
Maximum of 10 writers (no exceptions). *Note – there is no minimum so the flat rate fee still applies whether you have ten or less.
SCHEDULING:
A nonrefundable deposit is required to guarantee a date for your Event. Mary has a limited number of dates available each year so the first step is to email
to work out a date.
LOGISTICS:
In addition to the teaching fee, Mary’s air travel, lodging and meals will be paid by Retreat participants (Mary flies out of Seattle’s SeaTac airport and will arrange her fight schedule).
For a Two-Day event, Mary will need lodging for three nights so that she can arrive the day before the event starts and fly out the day after the event ends. *For very long flights like to the east coast area she may need one more night lodging since it will take a full day to reach her destination.
For example if it is a two-day weekend Retreat to an area Mary can reach with a reasonable flight schedule (like Texas) she will fly in on Friday, teach Saturday and Sunday and fly out Monday. This requires three nights lodging and meals.
FEES:
For a flat rate fee of $2000 USD plus airfare, transportation to and from airport, and accommodations, Mary Buckham can work with a small group of ten (or less) for an intense private Retreat with these terms:
Up to 10 participating writers maximum (no minimum).
A simple contract stating everything both parties agree to will be forwarded to “one” contact person upon request. This contact person for the group becomes the responsible party Mary will deal with once the contract is signed and a deposit is paid. It is up to the group to work out any terms between each other.
Once you have discussed a date by email with Mary you’ll have two weeks to pay a nonrefundable $500 deposit that must be received to guarantee your retreat date.
A second $500 payment is due 60 days prior to Event date - nonrefundable.
All money [including airfare] is paid as of 30 days prior to Event date and is nonrefundable.
As will be stated in the contract, a natural disaster in your area or Mary’s will allow for rescheduling.
For any questions, contact Mary at .
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