“The Creek” Writers Retreat
“The shortest distance between the truth and a human heart is a story.” -Anthony DeMello
“The Creek” Writers Retreat
March 1-3, 2012
Dry Creek Baptist Camp
Dry Creek, Louisiana
Come apart to the piney woods for an event especially designed for inspirational writers with a Christian worldview who wish to impact their world. Theme: “Telling Your Story”
Program
Diann Mills
Christy Award Winner
Frank Ball
North Texas Christian Writers
http://www.ntchristianwriters.com/
Learn more about Frank’s teaching
Host: Curt Iles and Creekbank Stories
creekbank.stories@gmail.com
337.396.5372
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
After you purchase your ticket, email us at creekbank.stories@gmail.com with your contact info and answers according to the registration form below.
Cost
$250 per person if lodging in Historic “White House”
$175 per person if commuting to the events everyday (must provide own lodging)
Pre-Registration fee/Down-Payment: $50.00
(goes toward total cost of the event; be prepared to pay the remaining difference at registration on 03/1/12)
Program will include sessions on fiction, non-fiction, mentoring, self-editing, starting a writing group, and much more. Includes six meals, two night’s lodging, banquet, and more. To provide the best experience and interaction, registration will be limited to the first fifty (50) registrants. A limited number of additional commuter attendees will be allowed.
Lodging: in the historic “White House” at Dry Creek Baptist Camp. Bed and Breakfast accommodations with hotel-style lodging.
Schedule: Registration begins Thursday evening at 4:00 PM and the event concludes after lunch on Saturday.
See Also: Facebook: The Creek Writers Weekend Page and The Creek Writers Weekend Event Page.
Creekbank Stories PO Box 332 Dry Creek, LA 70637
337.396.5372
Registration Form
The Creek Writers Retreat March 1-2-3, 2012
Your name____________________________
Address __________________________
City _____________________ State ________ Zip ___________________
Phone ( )______________________________
Email ____________________________________
LODGING
_________I will be staying.
I would be willing to share a room with __________________.
_________ I will be commuting.
SPECIAL NEEDS : Dietary: ____________________ Lodging: ____________________
Walking; (Climbing stairs, walking short distances) _________________
Mail to Creekbank Stories PO Box 332 Dry Creek, La 70637 OR email to creekbank.stories@gmail.com
Schedule
Thursday, March 1
Noon- 6:00 PM Come early and write, rest, and walk in the woods
4:00-6:00 Registration
6:00 Welcome Meal Introductions
Keynote “Mentoring Power” Diann Mills Session
“How to Write a Captivating Story Frank Ball
Hayride/Campfire
Friday, March 2
8:00 Breakfast Bible Study Randy Dupree
9 :00 Session Self-Editing for Dynamic Writers Diann Mills (1)
10:30 Session Be a Creative Genius Frank Ball
A Word: Curt Iles
12:00 Lunch
1-2 Write, Rest, and Walk
3:00-5:00 Session: “The Dance of Character and Plot” Diann Mills
5:30 Field Trip: Finding Your Place
7:00 Evening Meal/Banquet Keynote: “Story Power” Frank Ball
Front Porch Singing and Storytelling
Saturday March 3
8:00 Breakfast Devotion Randy Dupree
9:00 Draw a Story in Perspective Frank Ball
10:15 Thick-Skinned Critique Diann Mills
11:30 Panel Discussion Taking your Questions
12:15 Lunch
