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Wordsmith: Orlando

Orlando, Florida
June 23rd-27th, 2027

 

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About this Retreat

Join NYT-bestseller Beth Revis and award-winner Cristin Terrill in sunny Orlando for five days of learning, writing, relaxation, and fun! 

 

You'll spend five days with an intimate group of no more than fourteen writers in a beautiful and comfortable vacation home, learning craft tips and publishing secrets from Beth and Cristin in a series of morning workshops.

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You'll also meet with each author one-on-one for a critique of your current manuscript. Beth focuses on the big picture, examining your structure and plot via a five-page synopsis and helping you troubleshoot problem areas, while Cristin gets into the nitty-gritty of your first 2,500 words, offering tips to refine things like characterization, voice, and style. Together this gives you a holistic overview of your work.

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Have more questions or need further advice during the week? No problem, because you'll be eating, writing and hanging out alongside the authors everyday, and they are always happy to help.

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After the morning dedicated to learning, your afternoons are free for you to get some serious words in. Grab a lounge chair by the pool or spread out on a couch and get to work! Need to take a break? Take a dip in the water or veg out in the movie theater with some popcorn and a few new friends. 

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On Sunday, you can either head home, or you can choose to extend your stay with us by another day to enjoy some of what Orlando has to offer. Star Wars author Beth will be taking the thrill-seekers to Galaxy's Edge at DisneyWorld's Hollywood Studios, while the chill-seekers will head with Cristin to Discovery Cove to sip drinks on the beach and go swimming with tropical fish. 

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By the end of the week, you will leave with new words written, new enthusiasm for your project, and new friends to join you on your publishing journey

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Retreat House

DATES

Wednesday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 27th with an option to extend to Monday, June 28th, 2027

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RATES

The price of the retreat is $1,699-$2299 depending on your choice of room. This includes:

  • accommodations

  • full retreat program

  • manuscript critiques (5pg synopsis + 2,500 word sample)

  • all meals and snacks

  • airport transportation from Orlando International Airport​

 

The extension day to Hollywood Studios or Discovery Cove is $249 and covers:

  • accommodations

  • park tickets

  • transportation

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PAYMENT

A $300 deposit is required to secure your place at the time of booking. The remainder of the balance is due sixty days before the start of the retreat. Our cancellation policy and terms & conditions can be found here.

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ELIGIBILITY

This retreat is designed to be the most useful for writers seriously pursuing publication but everyone is welcome!

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This retreat is contingent on a minimum sign-up; if that minimum is not reached, the retreat will be cancelled and your money will be fully refunded. 

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