Choose from 2: Beginning the Author’s Journey, or How to Self Publish
If you have a finished manuscript, and don’t what to do next, choose the Publishing Session. If you are beginning to write, have a story to tell, or need help staying on your writing path, join the Beginning Author Session.
Beginner Session – Have you wanted to write but don’t know where to start? Have you tried before without much success? Our Natural Author Series walks you through the tools you need to write that manuscript you’ve always dreamed about and get it published! We’ll work through the essentials needed to launch your writing journey, tactics for continuing, and support to help you reach your finished manuscript. Bring your purpose and your dreams. We’ll build a successful writing practice together.
Publish Your Manuscript – have a project that’s ready for prime time? Not sure what’s next? We’ll run you through all the details for self-publishing your own work. From selecting graphics, to editorial, to distribution, e-publishing, marketing and the finished product, we’ll cover everything you need to know to step into self publishing your own finished work.
Materials included, however if you have a favorite paper journal, or work in progress on a non-digital medium, please bring it.
Please leave electronic writing devices (laptop, tablet) at home.
A light lunch is provided for both the half-day and full-day sessions. Please be prepared to be outdoors during the session.
The power of words join with the strength of nature. Become a Natural Author, Events Wild will be your guide.
Half-Day Itinerary
Our specific offerings will vary. This is a general overview of the components we will employ:
Greeting circle
Discussion on writing, storytelling and authorship
From the blank page to regular progress
Incorporating Nature and wellness tools to focus your efforts
Activity: writing prompts and warming up the process
Tools: Technical tools, analog and digital tools (no AI teaching in this course)
Learning block 1 – How to successfully write your manuscript
Sharing, feedback and ideas for stretching yourself further
Wellness tools for increasing your effectiveness
Learning block 2 – Writing prompts to move you forward
Light lunch
Water and aromatherapy ceremony, debrief and release
Full-Day Itinerary
In addition to the above, following lunch we will reconvene for more in-depth, personalized work and feedback from your guide.
Q&A session, feedback, or deeper discovery of the learning so far.
Learning block 3 – Exercise for deeper access of senses, wellness and creativity in writing.
Solo time in nature for writing and reflection
Personal time with the guide for 1:1 feedback
Nature, self care demonstration, and writing free time
Tea ceremony, reflection circle, gratitude, dismissal
Pricing:
Half Day Workshops 4 Hours: all fees and taxes are included in price.
$ 175 covers the cost of this 4 hour session. If you are willing and able to sponsor a portion of someone else’s cost, please select the add-on at check out. We are often able to accommodate people on a tight budget (single parents, low income earners and students) at a lower price point, if it allows you to join us. Please reach out to us.
Full Day Workshops 7-8 Hours You can upgrade to a full day and increase the benefits! Select the full day add on for an additional $60.
You can also create your own custom writing workshop or retreat for your own private group.
We welcome your questions. Not sure? Have a thought? Need more details? Please reach out.
