BEYOND THE BREAKOUT:
Small Group Intensive
With Donald Maass, Lorin Oberweger, and Brenda Windberg
KISSIMMEE, FL
Session 1: October 3 - 6, 2026
Session 2: October 8 - 11, 2026
Combined session available!
Join literary agent, Donald Maass; author/editor Lorin Oberweger; and author/editor Brenda Windberg for an immersive, individualized mentorship over the course of four days. (Or eight, should you choose!)
Limited to twelve participants only.
In this highly personalized, hands-on workshop and retreat, you’ll learn the keys to writing timeless fiction, finding and keeping your audience, and drawing from personal experience to speak universal truths. With new material and a sneak peek from Donald Maass’s upcoming craft book, BONES OF THE GODS.
We’ll also talk about elevating and deepening one’s voice; crafting an immersive viewpoint; employing advanced narrative strategies; enacting smart revision techniques; crafting expert queries; and more.
This intensive offers:
Daily deep-dive craft instruction with Donald Maass, tailored to participants’ needs, with generative writing exercises, group brainstorming, and lively discussion.
A private thirty-minute consultation with Donald Maass, who’ll read fifty pages of each student's manuscript and other supporting material. (Or 100 pages for those who sign up for both sessions.)
Private thirty-minute consultations with editors/authors Lorin Oberweger and Brenda Windberg, who’ll read and offer editorial feedback on twenty-five pages of each student’s manuscript and other supporting material. (Or 50 pages for those who sign up for both sessions.)
Staff-led critique groups with rotating faculty moderators.
Private room and private or semi-private (shared by two) bath.
Catered breakfast and dinner each day. (Supplies on-hand for make-your-own lunches, or you can order or stock your own items.)
Post-workshop assignments and check-ins.
$2375 per session or $4375 for both
Full Payment and Payment Plan Options are available below.
SESSION 1 OF BEYOND THE BREAKOUT INTENSIVE, KISSIMMEE, FL - $2375
Session 1: October 3 - 6, 2026
PAYMENT PLAN - BEYOND THE BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Session 1: October 3 - 6, 2026
Four Payments of $615
SESSION 2 OF BEYOND THE BREAKOUT INTENSIVE, KISSIMMEE, FL - $2375
Session 2: October 8 - 11, 2026
PAYMENT PLAN - BEYOND THE BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Session 2: October 8 - 11, 2026
Four Payments of $615
For the full eight-day combined session of Beyond the Breakout Small Group Intensive, October 3 - 11, 2026
PAYMENT PLAN - BEYOND THE BREAKOUT BOTH SESSIONS
Combined Sessions: October 3 - 11, 2026
Four Payments of $1100