You’ve got the idea but don’t know how to develop the story?  

Discover your next novel, screenplay or book of creative nonfiction.

Purpose:  To expand your story idea into a fully developed structure.

This great idea keeps nudging you but you can’t quite find the story? Or you’ve got this terrific but tight-lipped character who won’t reveal enough to support your novel?

Maybe you’re obsessed with a set of facts, an event, even a philosophy that refuses to be shoehorned into your story.  Or you have little more than just a strong feeling, an emotion you're compelled to write about.  Unfortunately, your story idea is little more than smoke.

Whether woven from whole cloth or based in reality, story needs a shape, a clearly identifiable premise and an empathetic main character.

Come armed with your story idea, or simply your reason to write whatever it is you need to write about, and a burning desire to participate:  Key to individual accomplishment is group synergy.  When we’re finished you’ll know your story absolutely: Character, structure, sub-plots, potential dramatic choices and, most important, your premise.

Tuition:  TBD

The Writers Retreat workshop

Workshop features:

Morning session:

Formal instruction, discussion and feedback.

Afternoon:

Group readings and writing assignments.

Our small class size ensures extensive individual attention from both instructor and participants.

Participants usually gather together for lunch, sometimes for dinner and evening outings.