Get Away to Get it Done
A private, high-level virtual writing retreat designed for serious authors who want clarity, momentum, and time to actually write.
✓ Dedicated Writing Time
✓ Direct Access to industry experts
✓ Community and Accountability
make progress on your manuscripts
Less Distraction. More Direction.
Three Focus Filled Days
October 15 – October 17
A virtual working retreat where authors focus, finish, and move their publishing careers forward.
Consult with the industry leaders
Our Special Guests
Becca Syme
Better-Faster Academy
A Certified Clifton StrengthsFinder Coach, Becca takes a personality + strengths-based approach for writers, focusing on personalized methods (writing, plotting, marketing, etc.).
Her QuitCast model is explicitly about What to Quit / Keep / Question: basically anti-burnout decision-making for authors.
Roland Denzel
The Indestructible Author
An author himself, along with being an author coach, Roland focuses on helping authors be productive
while staying healthy, happy, and sane.
Roland also teaches wellness concepts for authors, including an “Author Brain” style approach to health and wellness for creatives
Troy Lambert
The Plot Dude
Known as the “Plot Dude”) Troy focuses on helping writers get to “The End” without losing their minds and keeping structure from killing creativity.
He’s also a prolific mystery/thriller author and educator with a deep understanding of craft, including plot, suspense, and structure.
— Professional Consulting Services
Attending Editors
Stacey Smekofske
Founder of Edits by Stacey, Print to Pro, and Alibi Syndicate Press, Stacey has helped hundreds of authors polish and publish professional books that compete in the marketplace. She specializes in personally guiding authors through their best publishing practices.
Nic Nelson
Owner of Wordsmith Writing Coaches, Nic specializes in training editors and crafting stories alongside ambitious authors. He has been a book editor since 2006 and has helped hundreds of authors reach their potential.
Top Features
✓ Three Full Days
✓ Focused Atmosphere
✓ Live Sessions with Seasoned Pros
What’s Included:
- Three full days of guided writing sprints and focused work sessions
- Inspiring sessions with Becca Syme, Roland Denzel, and Troy Lambert
- Quiet, distraction-free writing blocks built into every day
- Small-group breakout sessions for discussion, collaboration, and accountability
- Opportunities to schedule one-on-one coaching sessions with Becca, Roland, Troy, Nic, and Stacey*
- Live Q&A sessions with experienced publishing professionals
- A professionally curated Welcome Kit mailed directly to your door
- Digital tools to keep you motivated and keep your writing moving long after the summit ends
*One-on-one sessions available separately. Limited appointments.
Simple pricing, for everyone.
We understand times are tough.
So we have made this affordable for everyone.
We have a low minimum price, but we ask that you pay what you can.
Anything we collect above the ticket price will be put toward paying our guests, having special features, and helping authors attend.
Minimum Price
Price includes:
- Access to all three days of the retreat
- Welcome Kit mailed directly to you
- Digital Focus Kit
$30
Check out the action-packed schedule.
✓ Focused
✓ Built in writing blocks ✓ A working community
Come and Experience Our Unforgettable Event
This event is for you if you:
- Need dedicated time to finally make real progress on your manuscript
- Feel stuck, overwhelmed, or distracted by the demands of everyday life
- Want encouragement without empty motivation
- Want direct access to experienced authors, editors, and publishing professionals
- Value meaningful conversations over crowded conference halls
- Want practical guidance you can implement immediately
- Are serious about building a sustainable author career
