EpicWrite

Maybe you've never heard of the Full-Bodied Writing Retreat.
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I promise it does not involve dancing in the woods naked. (Okay. Maybe that's disappointing...)
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What it does involve is a weekend in the natural beauty of Sacred Waters Retreat Center (formerly known as Saint Andrew's House--but now with extended grounds.) It involves time with your story or poetry, looking out at the mountains and water, standing in the trees and smelling the sap, walking the labyrinth.
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It also involves interactive craft workshops focused on embodiment, a professional review of your pages, group critique if you want it, farm-to-table meals, and a massage with our licensed massage therapist.
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This year our focus is on setting. What are all the tiny details that make up a scene or poem? How can you get them into your hands physically before you write or rewrite?

During the weekend, we'll borrow a page from theatre and create a setting we can physically step into—a setting from your book or poem. I want us to experience place with our bodies before we take it back to the page. You can use this for drafting, revision, or simply for the joy of discovering your work in a new way.

The 9th Annual Full-Bodied Writing Retreat is Nearly Upon Us I write to heal the rifts in ourselves and our culture. Embodiment is my thing, and I coach writers who are longing to bring their authentic voice to the world. Sign up for my newsletter and get hope in your inbox!

If you’re planning to query—now or eventually—this is one of those conversations that can save you a lot of time and second-guessing.
Is Your Book Agent-Ready?​
Sunday, April 26 (tomorrow)
1:30–3:00 PT/4:30-6:00 ET (Zoom)
Recording provided
In this workshop, Chip MacGregor will walk through how agents actually evaluate submissions—and what to do with that information.
We’ll cover:
what signals a manuscript is (or isn’t) ready
how agents read a query or proposal
what belongs in a fiction proposal—and what doesn’t
how to present your work once you are ready
If you’ve ever wondered “am I ready?”—and “what do I do next?”—this is a good place to get both answers.

Sunday: How agents actually decide--and what you can do with that information I write to heal the rifts in ourselves and our culture. Embodiment is my thing, and I coach writers who are longing to bring their authentic voice to the world. Sign up for my newsletter and get hope in your inbox!