In one weekend learn how to write, publish, launch and market your book!

Do you have a story, a message and a deep desire to help others with your ideas and personal experience?

Is there a book inside you that is yearning to be expressed but you don’t know how to move forward or are overwhelmed with the process?

Do you dream of seeing your book on the bestseller list and reaching hundreds of thousands of people?

Do you want more freedom and abundance so you can live the life you know you are meant for?

Step into your purpose as a writer and Share your message

Remove the guesswork of the writing, publishing and marketing process so you can fulfill your calling to spread your message.

Taught by #1 international bestselling author Shannon Kaiser, a sought-after A-list wellness writer and blogger, journalist and author mentor. With a decade of publishing and marketing experience, including penning five books, four bestsellers, and six international deals and translations as well as amassing hundreds of thousands of readers around the globe, Shannon believes in the power of books and has witnessed firsthand the impact they create.

the World needs
you and your
unique voice.

In 3 days you will...

Step into your purpose as a writer and nurture your idea to help it grow into a master plan for publishing.
You will have a crystal-clear vision for you and your work and your place in the marketplace as well as a strategy for long-term success.
Remove all blocks keeping you stuck, and learn how to write an outline and a book proposal and gain a complete understanding of the publishing industry and what route is best for you (self-publish, co-publish or traditional).
Plus get exclusive insider knowledge on how to market and sell your work.

This writer's retreat is for you if:

you have an idea that yearns to be realized and shared in a book format but are not sure where to start.
or you have started or finished your book but are not sure what path is best for you.
you are overwhelmed by the process and unsure of the next right step.
you want to write a book, or started, but something is holding you back from moving forward and you are ready to overcome this fear for good.
you dream of making a fabulous living from your writing and sharing your message with the world.

you want to gain expert credibility.
you want to have the ability to reach, and help, countless people all over the world.
you want to secure a literary agent or a publishing contract or self-publish your nonfiction book.

You’ll discover how to:

Get fast-track inside knowledge of the publishing industry and how to break in and stand out

Remove hidden blocks keeping you from following through
Trust yourself and make smart choices for you and your message
Develop a plan for long-term success and fulfillment
Get the inside scoop on how the publishing industry works and how to navigate it like a pro
Secure a literary agent and a lucrative publishing deal
Gain confidence and clarity on exactly what to write and how to make your book stand out in the crowded marketplace

Create a support system to help you bring your vision to life and reach the people who need your message
Discover an unshakable inner confidence and be ready to share your unique voice
Develop a crystal-clear vision of your purpose, your message and a step-by-step action plan for publishing
Get motivated to follow through and turn your literary dreams into a fulfilling, abundant reality

Bonus Resources:

To help maximize your investment, this weekend retreat also includes these follow-up bonuses.

BONUS RESOURCE #1: Group Mentoring Mastermind Coaching Session with Shannon

When you enroll in the weekend retreat you will get one follow-up group coaching session/workshop via online video stream. Connect with coach Shannon several weeks after the retreat for an online group session. Perfect for accountability, focus, support and next steps on your writer journey.

BONUS RESOURCE #2: one Private coach/mentorship session with Shannon after the retreat.

You’ll also have an opportunity to work with coach Shannon privately in a one-on-one 30 min coach mentorship call to go over your proposal, outline, book plan and get in-person feedback and extra support.

BONUS RESOURCE #3 : Expert interviews with special Industry guests

Expert interviews with special guests, including literary agents, publishers, publicists and editors, who offer advice on book publishing, the editorial process, selling your work in the crowded marketplace and staying true to yourself. (You’ll get access to Shannon’s insider vault of resources including exclusive interviews with her best-selling literary team.)

The Schedule/Overview:

(Friday PM) Lesson 1 – Own Your Story

This session will help you remove all barriers, fears and doubt blocking you from stepping into the writer you were born to be. Learn how to own your unique voice and personal experience to help you tell your authentic story. You’ll get in touch with your soul’s mission as a writer, and a long-term plan for success.

(Saturday AM) Lesson 2 – Share Your Voice

Get the inside scoop on how the publishing industry works and how to navigate it like a pro. Decide which direction is best for you (self-publish, co-publish or traditional) and create a stellar outline and proposal. Shannon will help you create a clear and complete outline, stay true to your core message and find your authentic writing voice. (Note: Whether you’ve yet to start your book or are nearly or completely finished, this session helps you focus on your core message to attract the right agent and publishing house or self-publish with success.) After this session you will know how to create a proposal that excites agents and publishers even if you don’t have a large following. And get a look at Shannon’s last book proposal, which you can use as a reference when writing your own.

(Saturday PM) Lesson 3 – Industry Secrets for Success

Becoming a bestselling author isn’t something reserved for a few. Anyone can reach bestseller status with the right mindset , message, focus, tools and support. This lesson shares insider knowledge on becoming a bestselling author and reaching more people with your message. You will learn inside secrets that no one ever talks about but all authors learn along the way. Catapult your success by stepping over unnecessary setbacks and rejection letters, as you learn best-in-class strategies for growing your platform in an authentic way and how to create a book layout and eye-catching cover design that supports and elevates your message.

(Sunday AM) Lesson 4 – Authentic Marketing

Most writers freeze up when it comes to marketing, but not anymore. Gain confidence and clarity on how to share your book with the world in an authentic way for you. This lesson covers book launch campaigns, live events, social media marketing, smart ad strategies that maximize sales and more. Shannon will share her template for book launches, leading to best-seller status. The industry is always changing and you want to be in front of the changes. With these new up-to-date strategies, you will stand out in the crowded marketplace and reach even more people with your message, resulting in more books sold, more money for you and more impact in the world.

You'll walk away with...

Crystal-clear vision

Get Clear on your purpose, your message and a book proposal plan to pitch to agents and publishers or self-publish.

Confidence & Clarity

You will have the first part of your book idea, the outline, completely written and the confidence and clarity to position yourself and stand out in the marketplace.

Your Authentic voice

Most importantly you will discover an unshakable inner confidence and your unique voice.

About the Workshop leader

Shannon Kaiser has been named “a thought leader on the rise” by Café Truth. She appears regularly as a happiness expert on AM Northwest and ABC Network show Afternoon Live. She is the bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, including the #1 bestseller, The Self-Love Experiment and Adventures for Your Soul and new book Joy Seeker. As an international life coach, speaker and retreat leader, she helps people trust and believe in themselves so they can live their highest potential.

She’s been named top 100 Women to Watch in wellness by Mind Body Green along side Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kris Carr and Gabriel Bernstein and one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness by Chicken Soup for The Women’s Soul. She’s been named one of Entrepreneurs Must-Follow Instagram Accounts for Inspiration and Top Facebook Accounts for Daily Motivation by Mind Body Green.

Her website Playwiththeworld.com has been names top 75 Personal development websites and top 100 self-help websites by the institute for the Psychology of Eating. She’s an international life coach and author mentor, and a full time world traveler with a home base in Portland, Oregon.

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The Location:

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is a non-profit educational retreat center located in Rhinebeck, New York. 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

When: June 25-27, 2021

Where: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York

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