At the writ­ing retreat you will learn:

• the five most com­mon writ­ing prob­lems & how to fix them
• the three key ele­ments that will help you achieve your writ­ing goals
• valu­able inform­a­tion about pub­lish­ing options
• how to write a book summary/​back cover blurb
• the vital com­pon­ents of a book proposal
• how to write a sub­mis­sion cover letter
• how to edit your work
• strategies to employ now & tools to use in the future
• tips of the trade from a full-​​time writer

A small group work­shop ensures lots of per­sonal atten­tion as well as a private con­sulta­tion with Paula to dis­cuss your pro­ject. Each day includes stim­u­lat­ing group ses­sions, writ­ing exer­cises to kick-​​start your cre­ativ­ity and time to write.

The course is suit­able for any­one work­ing on a book length manu­script be it a per­sonal mem­oir, his­tory, mys­tery or some­thing in between. At the end of the retreat you will have a motiv­at­ing and prac­tical plan to fin­ish your book and take it to the next step in your writ­ing journey.

As part of the work­shop Paula provides a detailed ana­lysis of up to 20 pages of your manuscript.

Participants have the option of a more com­plete manu­script eval­u­ation for $1.50 for each addi­tional page after the first 20. This dis­coun­ted fee is avail­able for one year after the workshop.

Sea Watch Cabins is loc­ated on a privately owned island in Nuchatlitz Provincial Park adja­cent to Nootka Island off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Hosts are long-​​time res­id­ents Shannon Bailey and Brian Witt. Brian’s hand-​​crafted cedar “cabin” is a work of art and Shannon’s deli­cious meals are a high­light of the day.

Lodging is a shared view loft or rooms suit­able for one per­son or a couple. Amenities include solar-​​powered elec­tri­city, run­ning water, an out­door hot water shower and a “rus­tic deluxe” outhouse.

Bonus fea­tures:
Experience the beauty of the pristine wil­der­ness with great oppor­tun­it­ies to view wild­life. You can also take guided hikes through the rain­forest, kayak the sheltered waters near the cabin or explore the wild shores of the open Pacific Ocean.

Cost: $975.00
Fee includes:

• work­shop
• five nights at Sea Watch Cabins
• all meals while at Nuchatlitz
• optional guided excursions
• use of kayaks
• boat trans­port­a­tion between Tahsis and Nuchatlitz

Carpooling to Tahsis to be arranged.

Registration deadline: Saturday May 12, 2012

Only five spaces available

Sign up early & save

 

Register by Saturday April 14 & pay $825

To register:
Call Paula at 250−338−7740 or con­tact her by email

Detailed info pack­age sent upon registration.

Capes Escape is sur­roun­ded by seven for­es­ted acres just out­side Courtenay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Built in the 1930s, the her­it­age house and prop­erty was donated to the Courtenay & District Museum by Katherine Capes, one of the first female archae­olo­gists in Canada.

A major renov­a­tion, which won an Award of Honour from Heritage B.C., retains all the charm and com­fort of the spa­cious home while incor­por­at­ing mod­ern conveniences.

Capes Escape is a deluxe vaca­tion rental man­aged by the Courtenay Museum. Accommodation con­sists of three bed­rooms, two with queen beds and one with twin beds. There is room on the prop­erty for three campers or motorhomes.

Bonus fea­tures:
Enjoy din­ner, present­a­tions and cas­ual con­ver­sa­tion with a vari­ety of pub­lished authors. Capes Escape is minutes from down­town Courtenay and all the scenic beauty and amen­it­ies the Comox Valley has to offer.

The Comox Valley Airport offers daily dir­ect flights to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

Register by Saturday June 9 & pay $775

To register:
Call Paula at 250−338−7740 or con­tact her by email

Detailed info pack­age sent upon registration.