📚✨ "Calling all storytellers! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities! 🌿📖 #WritingRetreat #InkAndImagination #CreateWithPassion" 

THE RETREAT WEEK SUMMARY:

Each morning, we meet for a buffet breakfast between 08:00 – 09:30. Our morning session begins at 09:30 and runs to 12:30, with a short break in between. These sessions are detailed in the itinerary below. The afternoons are yours to write, edit, walk the beach, swim, hike from one village to another, or take a nap—whatever you like. We meet for dinner in the early evening, around 8:00 p.m., and then spend the rest of the evening chatting about writing. We’ll have readings, critiques, and motivational stories of successes and how to manage your own career.

Chris (C.C.) Humphreys is an actor, playwright, fight choreographer and novelist. He has written nine historical fiction novels including The French Executioner, runner up for the CWA Steel Dagger for Thrillers; Vlad – The Last Confession, the epic novel of the real Dracula; and A Place Called Armageddon. His latest YA novel is The Hunt of the Unicorn. His work has been translated into thirteen languages.

Cancelation Policy: 

We offer a 100% refund to all cancelations prior to July 15, 2024, two months before the retreat begins.

Waiver of Liability:

By participating in this retreat, I agree to release Imagine Greece Retreats (IGR), the retreat faculty, staff, and the associated hotel from any liability for injuries that may occur during the retreat. I understand that this release includes financial responsibility for any injuries incurred, even if due to negligence.

I acknowledge the inherent risks associated with activities such as yoga, meditation, sightseeing, and hiking. I voluntarily assume these risks and understand that I can withdraw from any activity if I feel uncomfortable at any time.

By joining this retreat, I forfeit the right to bring any claims against IGR, its faculty, or staff related to my participation. I understand that I am responsible for following all safety precautions provided in writing and verbally, and I will seek clarification whenever necessary.

In return, I will benefit from the activities and experiences offered during the retreat.

Upon your arrival to Amorgos, a hotel van (or bus) will be waiting to transfer you to the Lakki Village Hotel, where you can check in, rest, swim, or read.

During this first morning session, everyone will introduce themselves and discuss what we're writing and what we're looking for from the retreat. The guest authors will talk about the industry and offer clarity on direction.

We break for lunch and plan a few hour-long one-on-one sessions, sometime throughout the day, to discuss your career and what you want to do with your writing.

The Mountain: Beginning The Novel and Finishing It!

Description: Award winning historical, crime and fantasy novelist, Chris (CC) Humphreys will reveal his secret of successful writing. Chris will break the writing journey into stages and guide students through each stage of the writer’s journey using a blend of anecdotal examples and writing exercises.

The discipline of creating the novel, how much emotion should be on the page, and how to place the tension in the right spots to keep readers turning the pages. On this day, we will discuss setting up the book to be psychologically pleasing to the reader, which will leave them with the emotional experience readers read for! Reading is an emotional journey, so make them feel it, and they'll love you for it and tell all their friends about you (your book).

Writing a good fight scene entertains while advancing the plot and revealing the character. How characters fight can reveal as much about them as how they make love. A chance to delve into the dark side. To broaden and deepen? Fight and sex scenes are a huge opportunity for any writer to confirm a suspicion or to startle with a revelation. A "character in peril" keeps the pages turning.

Today we will discuss promotion outside social media. Once you’ve written your breakout novel and you’re looking for sales, we’ll supply you with tricks and tips that’ll help with promotion. Mr. Humpheys and Jonas Saul will demonstrate through proven results how to get your work in front of readers.

The hotel will provide transportation to the port to get you on the ferry, which will take everyone back to Athens (or to other islands if you want to keep touring Greece!). Once on the boat, you can continue to other European cities, keep touring, or stay in Athens longer. 

If you’re leaving for home immediately, please consider that the boat ride back to Athens is approximately eight hours. Be sure to give yourself an extra day before flying out to ensure you arrive on time for your flight.