The workshops and retreats presented by OC Publishing provide guidance, support, a safe space to write and share, along with practical writing exercises facilitated by published authors and industry experts. We welcome writers of all levels and all genres.
Coming this April, Writing & Publishing Saturday Sessions online workshops, presented by OC Publishing, will run Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time), 9:00 a.m. - noon (Eastern)
Each week, author/publisher Anne Louise O’Connell, will be joined by a co-presenter:
April 6th - Getting Your Story Out - Exploring Publishing Models
What is the right option for you?
In this first session, Anne will address various ways to get your book published, with a focus on hybrid and self-publishing, and will take you step-by-step through the process of getting a book set up on IngramSpark ready for printing and distribution.
April 13th - Multi-Genre Writing
How do you tap into your strengths to find the right path?
In session two, Anne and historical fiction and non-fiction author, Bruce Bishop, will explore a variety of writing styles while sharing their diverse experiences in both non-fiction writing and then in their chosen genres - Bruce in travel writing and historical fiction and Anne as a PR/travel/memoir and mystery writer.
April 20th - Getting Your Novel Written
What are the elements of a great story?
For the third Saturday session, we'll focus on story development. Anne will dive into the importance of where a novel is set, with her workshop Location, Location, Location, while middle grade author, Karen Kelloway, will present Novel Writing: The Art of Blending Fact, Fiction & Fantasy.
April 27th - Book Launch Marketing and Beyond
Your book is written...now what?
For our final week of the April Saturday sessions, Anne will be joined by publishing and marketing strategist, Tresa Chambers, founder and CEO of Tenth Muse Enterprises, who will share her insights and expertise on book launch marketing, gained from her years as a former business and political journalist at Time Magazine, publishing director at Reader's Digest, and brand marketer for Goosebumps and others.
Cost: $30/session (plus HST/GST for Canadian participants). To register, fill out the form that follows below. Sign up for one or all four sessions. Registration is confirmed and workshop access details will be sent once payment is made via PayPal or eTransfer to anne@ocpublishing.ca.
The 2024 retreat will be held Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at
Smithrock Chalets in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia
Join us for 4 days and 4 nights of workshops, collaboration, solitary writing time
and writerly camaraderie!
The Paradise Writers' Retreat is held annually and offers an inspirational setting, with no distractions and lots of writing exercises to spark creativity. Surround yourself with fellow writers with the same goal – making headway with that work in progress!
This year's retreat will be in the mountains of Scotsburn, NS, overlooking the Northumberland Straight, where we will be surrounded by beautiful scenery, with bursts of fall colours that will inspire and motivate. Accommodation options include
1 and 2-bedroom chalets and lodge rooms.
Retreat costs:
Accommodation and meals
Package #1 - 2-Bedroom chalets (only 1 remaining)
$1,182.03
Package #2 – 1-bedroom chalets
$962.03
Package #3 – Rock Maple Lodge Rooms
$582.03
Plus
$350 for workshops and
a one-on-one coaching session
The package includes:
- 4 nights accommodation (check out on Oct. 31)
- Welcome reception Sunday night
- Final night dinner in main lodge
- Continental breakfast and daily lunch
- Morning writing workshops and participant workbook
- One-on-One session to discuss your WIP
- Morning yoga to start your day (optional)
*All package rates are plus tax and gratuity.
*All chalets have a full kitchen. All lodge rooms have a kitchenette.
Contact anne@ocpublishing.ca for more information or fill out the registration form below. See you in paradise!
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