2022 SMS Denver Writer's Retreat
Join us this August 5-7th in Denver Colorado for the first annual SMS Novel Writer's Retreat. This casual writer's weekend is all about community. The theme of this year's retreat is Rest in Prose: How to Find Joy in the Pen As Community. Far too long has writing been a solitary striving. We believe that it is in a community, that true writing creativity is unleashed. This will be a refreshing time with a group of 45 writers both local and national.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Enjoy up to 3 Live SMS Novel Author Book Releases
2. Enjoy your choice of over 8 writing workshops,
3. Lodging available,
4. Experienced Writer: 2 meetings with potential clients,
5. Two full meals each day,
6. 12 Guest speakers and mini-lectures,
7. Downtime to enjoy the Denver nightlife and scenery,
8. All guests receive a 24-hour novel to share or publish.
9. One killer group hike in Bounder Colorado,
10. An extra lounge writing day for those staying late or arriving early.
This is a great opportunity for rest, repose, and prose. To attend the conference for all 2 and a half days, the cost is $199.99. If you need lodging for two nights with a private room, the cost is $299.99. Contact us for more info.
Featured Speaker
Donald L. Vasicek is an award-winning writer/filmmaker. He has written, ghostwritten and published over 500 books and articles on writing and screenwriting. His documentary film, "The Sand Creek Massacre", won Best Film in 3 film festivals, was awarded the prestigious Golden Drover Award and was cataloged into Smithsonian Libraries. Don will be speaking and hosting a book release for his novel, Eyes of Death. The Group Book Sequel for Eyes of Death will also be released.
RETREAT
THEME:
"Finding joy in the pen as a community."
August 5-7th, 2022
Denver, Colorado
WEEKEND ITINERARY
Friday:
5pm: Arrival
6pm: Introduction Group Lecture and Journaling
7pm: Group Book Instructions/Break
8pm: Night out in Denver
Saturday:
8am: Breakfast
9am: Lecture and Journal
10am: Three Different Workshops
a. Marketing as a new author
b. Inviting Others Into Your Writing
c. Contemplative Writing
12pm: Lunch (off site)
1pm: Group Books
3pm: Sharing Community Experience
4pm: Combined Group Reflection
5pm. Don Vasicek Book Release Dinner
6pm: Sequel Group Book Release
6:30pm: Close and Free Time
8pm: Late Night In Denver
Sunday:
8am: Breakfast
9am: Lecture and Journaling
10am: Three Different Workshops
a. Text Novel for Kids
b. Topical Book Creation
c. Spiritual Horror Writing
12: Lunch (on-site)
1pm: Group Book Sharing or Book Release.
2pm: Final Lecture
3pm: Ghostwriting Client Introduction (Writers given paid opportunity to interview SMS Clients)
5pm. Close and Dismiss
5:30pm: Boulder Day Trip