Setting the Tone: A New-Year Writing Retreat!
Setting the Tone: A New-Year Writing Retreat!
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Overview
Start 2026 with clarity, momentum, and a renewed commitment to your writing with a full‑day creative intensive designed to help you set powerful goals and build a sustainable writing practice. Through webinars, workshops, writing time, and community, author Dana De Greff will guide you in laying a strong foundation for the year ahead.
If you are beginning a new book, restarting a stalled project, or ready to finally take your writing seriously in 2026, this program offers structure, accountability, inspiration, and a supportive creative community to help you begin.
***Note: If you cannot attend live, the session will be recorded and shared only with participants.
***Group will be capped at 10 participants
***All times in EST
Who This Is For
Writers working on a book-length project (fiction, nonfiction, or memoir)
Writers who want structure, accountability, and community
Writers who feel stuck, stalled, or inconsistent and want renewed momentum
Writers who want guidance from a seasoned author, editor, and educator
Writers who crave a nurturing but focused creative environment
What You Get
Saturday, 1/10/26 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT (includes a break for lunch)
Webinar: Goal Setting for Writers — Mapping Your 2026 Writing Year
Webinar + Q&A: Creating a Sustainable Writing Discipline + Accountability Systems
Workshop: Vision, Voice, and Direction — Defining the Book You’re Ready to Write
Webinar: Finding Inspiration and Writing Consistently (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
Community Writing Kickoff: Guided writing time, intention‑setting, and accountability planning
Pricing
Single Intensive: $325
Includes all webinars, workshops, community writing sessions, recordings, and group access for the selected program(s).
Early Bird (through December 24, 2025):
Single Intensive: $295
Testimonials
“Dana creates a rare space where craft, discipline, and compassion meet. I left with real pages written—and the confidence to keep going.”
“This was the first writing program where I actually followed through. The structure and community made all the difference.”
“I came in unsure of my project and left with clarity, momentum, and a plan.”
A La Carte Options
One‑on‑One Writing Consultation via Zoom (1 hour): $150 with program (usually $200)
Editorial Feedback on Your Submission (under 20 pages): $75 with program (usually $150)
Core Book Coaching Program: $450 with program (usually $600)