In this new program developed for 2022, author Dr. Jamie Marich explores the questions she is most often asked by her readers who also have desires to write in the form of a day-long retreat. Originally recorded in March 2022, in this self-paced homestudy version you will have the opportunity to use the modules however you see fit, setting aside a day or even an entire period of days to devote to writing and to exploration.
Many people experience a strong prompting to write—whether it be a book in their professional field, a blog, a creative work, an academic paper—yet feel a variety of blocks around where and how to start. Although this retreat is primarily designed for people who want to write non-fiction, regardless of the form, we welcome anyone who is feeling a desire to write and might be feeling stuck.
Dr. Jamie, an author of more than 10 non-fiction books and educational manuals in the fields of trauma therapy and expressive arts therapy, will speak and lead guided exercises on the following topics:
- Setting an intention for writing
- Finding the appropriate forms to share my ideas (i.e., article/blog, book, or all of the above)
- Self-Publishing vs. Finding a publisher or a media outlet
- Crafting a pitch and a proposal
- Strategies for addressing “writer’s block”
- Finding your flow as a writer
All of the ideas shared are directed by Dr. Jamie’s nearly fifteen years of experience as a professional writer in her field and beyond. The workshop will conclude by having you develop a plan for your life as a writer in the days, weeks, and months following the workshop.
This course is not available for CE credit hours of any kind but may be counted towards the Institute for Creative Mindfulness' Certificate of Expressive Arts Therapy if you are in that program.
Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering tiered pricing for this program, and you are asked to register at the level that most applies to how you describe yourself or your business at this time:
-Individual in need of a price break due to circumstances beyond their control: $80.00
-Individual who currently describes themselves as thriving in their professional pursuits: $125.00
-Organizational representative primarily attending for their organization in need of a price break: $100.00
-Organizational representative primarily attending for their thriving organization: $175.00
If for some reason these costs are still a barrier, you are invited to fill out our Diversity and Social Justice Scholarship Application Form. If you qualify and you would like to fill it out to support your attendance in this program, you are welcome to submit an application.
*The informational and guided exercise portions of this day retreat will be recorded and made available for purchase later. If taking the program this way, you will not have full access to the interactive experiences. We are planning to schedule this program in real-time once again in the late summer or autumn of 2022, and Dr. Jamie is also planning an extended weekend writer’s retreat later in 2022.