All Things Retreat

We're just a few weeks out from Draft Your Year, and I'm so glad you'll be in the room. I've been working on the workbook, testing exercises, and I couldn't wait any longer to give you a peek at what's ahead.

Here's how our weekend will unfold:

• We'll check in on your Story Lines: what thrived in 2026, and what's been quietly waiting for your attention

• You'll write your dream draft for 2027

• We'll Get into Character: who do you need to be to live that draft?

• You'll sketch your year in four chapters, each with its own chapter goal

• Then we'll fully plan Chapter One, down to the scenes and your daily word count

I also have some more fun additions!

You'll leave with a rough outline of your whole year and your first chapter ready to write. On January 1, you won't be staring at a blank page. You'll know exactly where to begin.

And here's the part I'm most excited about: the draft doesn't end in December. Each quarter, we'll gather for a mini-retreat to revisit our Story Lines, notice what's been fleshed out and what still needs attention, and plan the next chapter together. Most yearly plans are forgotten by February. Ours gets revised every chapter.

A quick reminder of the details:

Saturday, December 5, 9am–3pm (lunch included)

Sunday, December 6, 10am–1pm (brunchy snacks included)

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Know someone who needs a fresh draft?

A few seats are still open. If there's a friend you'd love to sit beside, send them to Draft Your Year. For every friend who registers and makes their first payment, I’ll send you a $50 Visa gift card as my thank-you.

I can't wait to plan alongside you.

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Office Hours: Office Hours this month are on Thursday, November 19. This is for Editor's Circle Coaching Members as well as any Guided Revision Coaching Members who would like to touch base between scheduled coaching appointments. HERE is the link to schedule a 30-minute slot

The Weekly Draft:  This happens every Sunday evening at 7pm at this link. Come prepared to reflect on the past week and draft the upcoming week. It is meant to be a heads down, co-planning time, with me being available to share strategies and/or answer questions. Join me HERE