2019 Serenbe

Saturday, October 5 

9:30 – 10:15

The Power of Storytelling  (Angie Gallion, Steve Nedvidek)
Listen in as we chat with three published authors as they give us an in depth look at their journey and individual creative processes, tips and strategies for moving creative ideas from a thought to paper to a published work available for millions to enjoy.

10:30 – 12:30

The Truth About Writer’s Block Workshop – How To Write A Book In 31 Days with Dr. Larthenia Howard

In this honest session, we’ll take a long, hard and honest look at writer’s block and examine what it is and why it’s keeping you from getting your ideas out of your head and on to paper.  In this session, you’ll learn how to stop making excuses and start making moves toward living your dreams and being the writer you know you’ve been called to be.

Back by popular demand, Author and Writing Coach Extraordinaire Dr. Larthenia Howard will walk you through a variety exercises guaranteed to get your creativity flowing and get you started on the path to becoming a published author.  Having worked with hundreds of writers throughout the country, Dr. Howard’s 31-day Formula for penning your book will leave you inspired, motivated and ready to get started writing that book you’ve been talking about for so long. You won’t want to miss this interactive hands-on workshop.  So be sure to bring your ideas, your notebook and an open mind and get ready to get to work.

1:00 – 7:30

Afternoon Reflection Time

  • Lunch
  • Personal Coaching
  • Quiet Time to Writer
  • Reaxation/ Conversation/ Exploration
  • Dinner

8:00 – 11:00pm

Open Mic Release Party Hosted by Damien Lyles & DJ Waffles

Join us Saturday evening for our second annual open mic night hosted by author, blogger and memoirist Damien Lyles.  This year’s Open Mic night will pay tribute to the 90s classic film Love Jones and will be an intimate evening of sharing, releasing and celebrating the individual and collective creativity of the written word with our UNSTUCK community. The event is open to all registered attendees and will be a fun evening of sharing our writing, collaborations and pieces with each other in a safe, creative and inspirational setting.  Get ready to be moved and inspired.

Sunday, October 6

9:00-9:30

Morning Reflections  

Join us before we kick off the second day for an inspirational message that will fill your heart and set the tone for another day of inspiration, intention and growth as a writer.

9:30 -10:30

The Tests and The Testimony: A Fireside Chat with Best Selling Author Victoria Christopher Murray

Rise and shine!  Our Sunday morning sessions will kick off with a powerful and intimate fireside chat with Best-Selling Christian fiction author, Victoria
Christopher Murray.  

In 1997, Victoria self-published her first novel, Temptation, and sold 9,000 copies in six months. Sixteen years later, Victoria is an author with Simon and Schuster and has more than 1,000,000 copies of her novels in print.

In this intimate one-on-one conversation, Victoria will discuss her literary journey. And she will reveal how she became interested in writing, the steps she took to become a writer, the challenges she faced – especially as the first African American Christian fiction writer, and how she overcame it all and continues to live more than her dream – but live her passion.

10:30 – 11:15

Book Fair & Book Swap

Publishers’ Row – How to Pitch, Publish & Sell Your Manuscript

Michelle Gipson, Steve Nedvidek,  

Believe it or not, writing a book is the easy part of the writing process.  You’ve spent years thinking about how good it will feel to finish your book or launch your blog, but what should you realistically expect when you finish your manuscript.  Join our panel of established authors, literary agents and publishers and learn what they are looking for and expecting from you so that you can win at the game of publishing and ensure your message gets into the hands and hearts of all of those who need to hear it.

12:30 – 1:00

Challenge Speaker: I AM – Shani Godwin

What will it take for you to see yourself as a writer and walk in your true destiny? During this intimate talk with UNSTUCK Host, Shani Godwin you’ll hear her powerful testimony and learn practical ways you can overcome fear and smash your goals for becoming a writing powerhouse immediately after the UNSTUCK Writers’ Retreat and for years to come.

Get the Breakthrough You Need with 1:1 Coaching with Your Personal UNSTUCK Writing Coach

To ensure you get the most out of your UNSTUCK Writers’ Retreat experience, you will have time on Saturday afternoon to sign up to meet one-on-one with one of our UNSTUCK professional writing and life coaches.  This confidential session will allow you to explore the things that are holding you back and help ensure you get the breakthrough needed to conquer your fear and start making bold and serious moves in your writing career.  Sign up at registration or onsite at the retreat.