November 14–22, 2009
COD Ranch — Oracle, AZ
Strictly limited to graduates of the Breakout Novel Intensive
and/or Writers Retreat Workshop
THE “GET YOUR PITCH TOGETHER” WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Do query letters and synopses make you break out in a cold sweat?
Do you feel it might be time to send your novel out into the world, but you’re not quite sure it’s ready?
Are you still plugging away on your novel but could use help identifying its genre and where it “fits” in the market?
Do you just want to make sure you’re not writing yourself into a corner?
This weekend workshop, led by BONI and WRW staff members, will help you refine your pitch package, gain insight into the marketing process, and present your story—and yourself—in the best possible light.
Through mock editorial conferences (meant to mimic the publishing house acquisitions process), one–on–one meetings with staff, and comprehensive class work, we’ll demystify the query process and give you the tools you need to succeed in the competitive publishing climate.
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday:
5:00 PM: Opening reception — Students paired for mock editorial conferences.
6:00 PM: Dinner
7:00—10:00 PM: Mock editorial conferences—round one.
Sunday:
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Taming the Wild Synopsis — staff
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: One–on–one meetings with staff to discuss query letter, synopsis, and first five pages of your manuscript.
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: HOMEWORK!
Monday:
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Prepare for mock editorial conferences – round two
10:30 AM: Mock editorial conferences
1:00 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Q&A with staff
4:30 PM: Wrap up and goodbyes
Early Registration: $449 before July 31, 2009/$499 thereafter
Includes workshop, private room and bath, and meals from dinner Saturday through lunch Monday.
THE BONI/WRW GRADUATE FALL WRITING RETREAT
A long–standing tradition for WRW graduates, this year the autumn writing retreat is also open to graduates of the Breakout Novel Intensives. Come and give yourself the gift of hours and hours of unstructured time to make REAL progress on your novel. And do it in a magical, inspiring setting!
Whether you long to lock yourself away and add pages to your manuscript (perfect for NaNoWriMo month) or you want to combine your productivity with a few indulgences–like horseback riding or a trip to one of the country’s top–ranked spas–this is the perfect place for you.
Though the workshop staff will conduct daily critique or brainstorming sessions (participation is optional), this retreat is all about your productivity and your pace. You’ll have your own comfy accommodations, three delicious meals a day, the inspiring mountain ranges of Oracle, AZ, and the company of other dedicated writers.
Writers will also have the opportunity to vie for the prestigious “Golden Cluck” award, now in the hands of the nefarious Roman White.
About COD Ranch:
About twenty–five minutes north of Tucson, the Historic COD Ranch is a premiere retreat and conference center, comprised of a series of casitas and other buildings, lovingly restored to reflect the architecture and spirit of the Southwest.
Accommodations are rustic but charming, with queen beds in many rooms, private baths, and long front porches or windows with gorgeous views of the mountains and nearby wildlife preserves.
Retreat only (six nights)
Monday, November 16 — Sunday, November 22, 2009
Early registration: $995 before July 31/$1050 thereafter
Includes private room and bath, and meals from Monday dinner through Sunday breakfast.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP AND WRITING RETREAT COMBO:
Participate in both for a discounted rate!
Saturday, November 14 — Sunday, November 22, 2009
Early registration: $1,275 before July 31/$1350 thereafter
Includes Pitch Workshop, private room and bath, and meals from Saturday dinner through following Sunday breakfast.
REGISTER NOW
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