Retreat
WRITERCON RETREAT AT THE CANEBRAKE
July 17-21, 2024
Join us for a five-day, small-group writing retreat at the 300-acre Canebrake Resort in Wagoner, OK, on Ft. Gibson lake. Our retreat group will have the resort to ourselves with paths to hike, a pool to enjoy, bikes to ride and much more!
The instructional portion of the retreat is $599, and you will leave inspired to move forward in your writing journey! The hotel & food pricing will range based on your choice of single, double or triple occupancy and hotel room vs. cottage. Let us know who you plan to room with when you register.
Attendance is limited, so reserve your spot today!
TESTIMONIALS
“I’ve gained invaluable knowledge and found a community of like-minded individuals at WriterCon. This event has been a great source of inspiration and support for me. I attended my first WriterCon in 2022, followed by another in 2023. In addition, I’ve participated in two small-group WriterCon retreats and even went on a WriterCon cruise in 2023. Thanks to the amazing instructors and supportive community, I have become a two-time award-winning author and, more importantly, made lifelong friends.”
Jenny LaBranche
RETREAT LEADERS & MENTORS
William Bernhardt
Author & Publisher
Lara Bernhardt
Author & Publisher
Amy Brewer
Agent
Metamorphosis Literary Agency
July 19th
Lauren Smith
USA Today Best-Selling Author
July 20th
ONE ADDITIONAL MENTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED
SCHEDULE
Wed July 17th
- Check-in available at 2pm
- Charcuterie, Wine & Beer Welcome Reception
3pm-5pm - BBQ Dinner
Thu July 18th
- Continental Breakfast
- Box Lunch
- Italian Dinner
- Bourbon, Cocktails, Mocktails & Game Night – Golf Simulator Included, 1 drink included
Fri July 19th
- Continental Breakfast
- Fajita Lunch
- Buffet Dinner
Sat July 20th
- Continental Breakfast
- Box Lunch
- Hibachi Dinner by Pool
Sun July 21st
- Continental Breakfast or Upgrade to their epic Sunday Brunch with Prime Rib
- Check Out by 11
All of the above meals are included, but the brunch upgrade for Sunday is $20. The box lunch days are perfect to take for a picnic lunch on the property or wherever you want to relax!
VENUE
We will meet at the beautiful Canebrake Resort in Wagoner, OK, just about an hour from Tulsa. The Canebrake is a vintage Oklahoma venue that has been modernized under its new ownership. Situated on 300+ acres, there is plenty of space for you to relax and stimulate your creativity.
Available activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, golf simulator*, spa*, pickleball*, game room – and more!
*Spa, golf simulator, and pickelball are additional fees.
ROOM & MEAL PACKAGES
Hotel Room
There are 16 hotel rooms with king beds. They can be split to two twins for double occupancy.
$975 – SINGLE OCCUPANCY
King bed, 4 Nights + Meals
$775 – DOUBLE OCCUPANCY / Person
Split King to 2 Twins, 4 Nights + Meals
Queen Suite Cottage
There are 4 Queen suite, one-room cottages featuring one queen bed and one king bed. The king can be split into twins for triple occupancy. Private Deck w/ Seating, Gas Fireplace, 4 cozy chairs.
$1,250 – SINGLE OCCUPANCY
King Bed, 4 Nights + Meals
$1,050 – DOUBLE OCCUPANCY / Person
Per person, 4 nights + food
$975 TRIPLE OCCUPANCY / Person
King bed split into two twins, 4 Nights + Meals
King Suite Cottage
There are 4 King suite, one-room cottages featuring one king bed, 2 cozy chairs & fireplace, desk & chair. The king can be split into twins for triple occupancy. Private Deck w/ Seating,
$1,250 – SINGLE OCCUPANCY
King Bed, 4 Nights + Meals
$1,050 – DOUBLE OCCUPANCY / Person
Split King to 2 Twins, 4 Nights + Meals
Retreat insruction fees are $599 in addition to the room and meals package. This includes 4 hrs of instruction per day!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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All of the above. Happily, having been a bestselling author and publisher in this industry for more than 30 years, William Bernhardt can discuss all aspects of the business. People who are just starting may prefer craft classes, while people who have more polished manuscripts, or who have published in the past, may be interested in marketing, agents, and publishing houses. We will provide whatever will help you most. We can also make referrals to the many agents who have participated in WriterCon programs.
We let the participants determine the exact hours, but we’ll start in the morning, work for at least four hours, then break so that you can apply what you’ve learned. Talking is fine, but the goal is to get these ideas and improvements down on paper!
If you want. At some point during the retreat, we will ask those in your small group to exchange email chapters so you can get feedback from others. This is invaluable. You’re not only getting feedback, you’re being given beta readers you may keep for the rest of your writing life. You don’t have to accept all the opinions, but it never hurts to hear them hear them.
Because what we cover completely depends on who is there. We ask for your manuscripts in advance so we can plan accordingly, choosing topics that best serve your needs. When we break into smaller groups, you’ll be paired with people writing similar work, so again we can focus on your needs.
We will certainly read and advise. But most people bring manuscripts in their early stages, and actual line-editing is pointless when there’s still revision to do.
You better believe it. Our ace team has already started putting them together. They will knock your socks off!