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BRING FORTH YOUR BOOK & THRIVE!
Writers Retreat & 6-month Coaching Package

Begin your new year with a Valentine gift to yourself and the world!
People need your message/story now!
Let us support the visionary in you in no more holding back!

A 4-day writers retreat and visionary coaching program to activate you to finish your book or write the book or screenplay you've always wanted to write!

February 23-26, 2012

Professional book-development expert and writing coach

Mardeene Mitchell

CEO of Visionaries to Light, Inc. writing/publishing consulting service Co-Director of "Write the World in Atlanta" and "Write in Brazil" conferences is making herself available to coach an intimate select group in a unique retreat opportunity.

If you are open-minded and ready to bring out more of who you are authentically and passionately, intrigued by inner work and also eager to structure your writing into compelling marketable form, let's find out if you are a match for this offering.

• Project/career critique overview and next steps guidance
• Opportunity for awesome daily progress on your book or screenplay
• Finding out where you fit best in the industry: at a traditional publishing house or joining the revolution in self-publishing?
• One-on-one inspired individualized coaching
• Innovative "Valentine" light-hearted archetypal work in uniting the masculine & feminine sides of your inner writer to accelerate progress!
• Using these integrating skills in the art of collaboration: with yourself, agents, editors, publishers, co-writers, spouse/partner/ children to support you and your writing career

Nurturing your creativity and honoring you, the writer in Hiawassee in the beautiful North Georgia mountains

Discover how to bring clarity and focus to you and your work!
Whether you have just an idea you wish to structure
or seek help with a work in progress,
this combination of inspiration and practical knowledge is for you!

Thursday, Feb. 23:
Getting to know each other and about works in progress in the group; sharing intentions, setting strategies, learning from each writing journey/experience
*Get settled in *Relax away your cares *Orientation * First reading/ feedback session * Questions and answers *Challenges we'll be covering *Problems we'll be solving * One-on-one guidance with Mardeene (This day, as every day, will be customized for the particular needs of each and the group as a whole).

Friday, Feb. 24:
Your Inner Writer(s)
*The creative inner process *Collaborating successfully with different aspects of yourself *Integrating feminine and masculine strengths for results *Applying what you learn from your inner journey to your project in development * 2nd reading/feedback session and *next step(s)

Saturday, Feb. 25:
The Ins & Outs of the Business of Writing, Marketing, Branding, Getting Published, Self-Publishing
And how this applies to you and your project(s) * 3rd reading/feedback session and *next step(s)

Sunday, Feb. 26:
The Art of Collaboration -- You as a Writer Out in the World
*Interfacing with agents, editors, publishers, co-writers, spouses/partners/children *Applying this knowledge to you, your life, and your projects *Last reading/feedback session *Next step(s) toward the April group coaching session.

(Please note that we may wish to change or adapt the above proposed schedule to meet the individual and group needs of those who register for this retreat)

Every day of the 4 days enjoy:
*writing *reading your work (if you wish) * feedback *craft of writing lessons customized to the projects *your next step(s) decided *intentions clarified *guided exercises *learning from true tales about writers and the industry *3 scrumptious healthy meals * choosing from the options of relaxing, yoga, hiking through the forests, more writing, reading, connecting and networking, reflecting, meditating, sitting by the fire *individual one-on-one tips from Mardeene

In this soothing soaring environment we'll be inspired to solve some of the mysteries of the writing life and yours in particular.

Are you challenged by one or more of the following sample issues faced by many writers?

• Great at talking about your idea or book, not so great on follow-through?
• Everybody tells you that you should write a book, but you're unsure about it?
• Preferring to write away happily in your solitary room forever and not face the marketing?
• Or are you all about the marketing but wish you had better content to market?
• Always pushing the river, efforting to make it happen, wishing it could be easier?
• Always helping everyone else out, but it seems you and your dreams get put on the back burner?
• Very proactive, doing the chasing and pitching, but it feels like agents and editors run away from you?
• Or are you afraid to approach them and pitch your idea, fearing rejection?
• Does it feel as if everyone else gets what they want, but you don't?
• Or are you great at getting really close to success, then somehow you manage to sabotage it?
• Do you get fabulous visionary ideas but get scattered and need help with the focused execution of them?
• Are you doing a great job of making a living writing articles, ad copy or nonfiction books for others, but never seem to get to that novel you'd like to write? Or that nonfiction book of your own?
• Or are you writing your fiction, guilt-ridden because you aren't paying the bills or not paying enough attention to your partner or family?
• Are you at odds with yourself, often fighting with yourself about whether to do life or writing it this way or that way?
• Are you overly sensitive and critique of your work cuts you to the core?
• Or are you super controlling and don't listen to anybody's suggestions?
• Or are you too eager to listen to everybody else's suggestions for your story, and end up bewildered?

The good news: you're not alone, join the club!
More good news: Mardeene has faced most of these issues all through her many years in the business in her own writing life and in the writing lives of her clients and has found creative solutions -- and she's had fun doing it! She has discovered many of these challenges are symptoms of our masculine or feminine sides being out of balance and not working together as they were meant to. The possibilities for fun and entertaining solutions to this age-old archetypal battle are endless. Come and enjoy this light-hearted way of problem-solving in a safe place!

In this innovative Valentine's writing program, discover how to inspire your inner feminine creative muse (with all the ideas) and your masculine powerhouse (who knows how to get the writing done and the book out into the world) to fall in love with each other and give birth (or fresh form) to your book or project!

When Mardeene plays Cupid and shows you how to get the feminine and masculine sides of yourself to fall in love and unite, there will be no stopping you!

 

"Mardeene is a master at reading souls and pulling people's stories out of their deepest parts and then communicating their soul's message powerfully out into the world. Her brilliant insight, loving affirmation and clear advice freed me from fear and self-doubt and gave me courage to acknowledge my talent waiting to be discovered.She listens with heart, encourages from the soul, and directs with a fiery passion that energizes and inspires me to do my very best."

-- Phyllis Carrera, former Fortune 100 leader, current certified coach, speaker and organizational consultant on integration and change, author of A Journey of My Choosing;

A Mardeene retreat experience focuses on who you are as a writer from the inside out--bringing out the heart and soul of your story and who you are as creator. This value-added facet is imperative today on the new frontier in which the book by itself, though technically well-constructed, usually is not enough to make a business and the money you want. Today, "branding" and expressing who are out in the world is so important. And so much fun! And vital to know as--or even before--you write.

"Walking into the conference room on my first day of 'Write in Atlanta' June 2010 filled me with both anticipation and anxiety. My past experiences with professional writing conferences/classes had been intense and intimidating. Was I going to be able to open up this time? A new paradigm shift occurred within me and it was all because of the style, content and energy we shared there! Mardeene's wisdom and knowledge brought me into a place of power coupled with a peace of mind to let go and 'put it all on the table.' It was a life-changing experience! Thank you, Mardeene, your heart and wisdom feed the soul. I look forward to your next workshop for I am ready for my next level of growth."

--Arlene Indrycka, Marketing Specialist and spiritual counselor/energetic healer

This innovative coaching program includes:

• a pre-assessment of some of your ideas, works in progress, samples of published pieces in Jan.
• a 30-minute "pre-natal" private phone consultation with Mardeene before the retreat to find out what you wish to create and to set your intention for the retreat and for the delivery of your project
• guided exercises during the 4-day workshop retreat
• 3 months (1 hour in April, May and June) "post-natal" group coaching project development telecalls after the retreat to support the nurturing along of your "baby" and its growth.
• 1 hour (or two half-hour) private post-workshop project development phone consultation(s) with Mardeene to keep you on track with your focused work.
• A general overview (not line by line) critique of your book proposal or screenplay or novel as it has progressed after the retreat and group coaching calls

"Working with Mardeene Mitchell has been one of the best experiences of my lifetime. Not only is she a wonderful writing coach, she was totally in tune with everything I was thinking and feeling. Our time together went well beyond the quality work -- getting a lot done -- and creating with her transcended into a spiritual experience.

Like most writers, I spent years writing and submitting without a breakthrough, eventually deciding to put my manuscripts in a drawer-including my favorite creation: Dr. Fuddle, a children's fantasy. As I closed that drawer, I believed deep in my heart that someday a very special person would rescue Dr. Fuddle from his cramped, dark quarters, freeing him to fulfill his musical mission. Five years later, a mutual friend said, 'Warren, you need to take your writing to Mardeene!' When I heard her name, I felt she was the one. After she read all of my manuscripts, I was so glad she said prophetically that the Dr. Fuddle story was the one that would launch my career. I hired her to help me accomplish the work.

Then the biggest break of all resulted from Mardeene's sensational, informative Write-the-World conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2010. With her encouragement, I pitched Dr. Fuddle's story to literary manager and film producer Dr. Kenneth Atchity from L.A., who was the keynote speaker. He gave me a contract to sign for a multi-level book/movie development franchise deal, starting with Dr. Fuddle!

I whole-heartedly recommend working with Mardeene and attending her conferences--it's a must for every writer."

--Warren L. Woodruff, Ph.D., Creator and Author of Dr. Fuddle & the Gold Baton
www.drfuddlesmusicalblog.blogspot.com

 

In addition to her 28 years in the publishing and film industries and directing and teaching at writers conferences, "The Woman Who Runs With Wildcats" incorporates an archetypal wisdom approach from teachers such as Joseph Campbell, Christopher Vogler, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Carolyn Foster, Angeles Arrien.

Your retreat facilitator is adept at inner journey work and bringing out your creativity from her years of working and collaborating with powerful intuitives, wisdom teachers and shamans from California, Atlanta, the UK, South Africa and from Native American traditions -- as well as from her own vision questing. Expect both practical how-to information and possibly even experiences bordering on the mystical -- depending upon how open you wish to be!

 

We customize the retreat experience for your individual needs.
You'll come away from the retreat ideally with what satisfies you.
Possibilities may include
(depending upon your intentions and the make-up of the group):

• knowledge about the ins and outs of the industry, including the burgeoning self-publishing business, and where you fit in.
• knowing what format to choose if you have a great idea -- short story, novel, film, TV, or nonfiction book -- and producing pages
• at least a 2-page synopsis if you're working on a novel or help with plot or character development and chapter pages;
• a 2-page treatment if you're writing a screenplay or help with screenplay structure and plot and character development
• an outline of a nonfiction book proposal or chapter pages
• or MORE writing if you're on fire! Work at your own pace.
• quiet supportive safe time and space to reflect, meditate, connect with nature, explore and write
• invaluable techniques and tips on collaborating with yourself, co-writers, editors, agents and publishers
• a refreshing and provocative look at your masculine and feminine aspects and how to integrate them for better results in your writing and career
• inner discoveries and deep insights about yourself that may liberate your writing and the author you wish to be -- your path into the heart--centered paradigm of the future now
• safe supportive environment of writers who may become a masterminding group of new friends and colleagues

Mardeene would like to find out where you are in your creative and writing processes, what challenges you face and what support you need. Feel free to contact her at mardeene@visionariestolight.com or call her at 404-585-5160.

SPECIAL BONUS

for Bring Forth Your Book Coaching Program Participants

During the retreat, enjoy "celebrity" treatment and have your author photo taken by professional photographer Mardeene. She is an accomplished photojournalist and portrait artist , with a 12 x 12 photo coffee table photo book, To Be A Woman, with Vanda Teixeira, to be released before March, 2012. Your photo will be great for your book jacket cover, media photos, website and Facebook. Your portrait can also be a powerful visualization of who are now or see yourself becoming! Normally $500 and more.

 

"Mardeene's consummate gift of portraying in a photograph the essence of a person served me well for my book photo. I was so grateful that I had her wonderful photo to take with me on a 13-city tour when The Family Patterns Workbook became a national bestseller after being on the Oprah show. A number of reporters and photographers from magazines and newspapers remarked on the unusual quality of her work. I believe that Mardeene's unique combination of vocational expertise in photography, writing, business, p.r. and psychospiritual insight equip her to offer a penetrating and affirming perspective on humanity through her words and images."

--Carolyn Foster, Coach, Consultant, Author www.creativechoices.net

 

"I'm grateful to Mardeene Mitchell, who believed in my novel Encore to Dying from its inception and guided me in its development, layer by layer. Her insightful critiques contributed depth and suspense and added feminine balance to the novel, all the while honoring my voice and the spiritual theme. I was in good hands throughout the process."

--Louis Gibbs, author, Encore to Dying, a spiritual S.F. suspense novel