You have always dreamed of being a published writer. Images of yourself as an author are held dear to your heart but as time goes by, you find yourself no closer to actualizing your dream. You have a wonderful and very well developed list of reasons why you are not writing. When you do manage to sit down and work, your thoughts skitter and whirl. Characters, plots, stories, and ideas prove elusive as you try to grasp them and place them on the page. And once you have written, you are lost as to what to do next. The world of agents, publishers, and editors is foreign and intimidating. How do you become the author you know you can be? Where do you start?

You start right here: An intensive six-day workshop taught by Kathleen Brehony and Karen Jones that will change your life as a writer.

These two successfully published authors and experienced teachers know every bend (real and psychological) of the road from ideas and good intentions to published books. They have mapped that road and divided it into manageable/accessible steps detailing the process from the first flutter of creativity to signing your name on that publishing contract.

Kathleen and Karen can show you the way to writing success and are passionate about teaching this information to others. Partnering with Ruth Fordon and Ken DeBarth of Island Path, Brehony and Jones are delighted to offer this powerful writing seminar and creative retreat, The Complete Writer, on beautiful Ocracoke Island, 23 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

Liberating your creative flow, building the discipline required of a professional writer, developing your craft, and acquiring the expertise necessary for submitting your work to agents and publishers are only a few of the skills you will acquire during this compelling and energizing week. Hands-on instruction, ample time to write with clear and specific feedback, and an in-depth understanding of the steps involved in getting published are just part of this incredible, experiential workshop. Every participant will leave with the tools necessary to turn their writing dreams into reality.

This creative retreat is for everyone. Whether you have just started writing or have been published, this workshop will help you to further your commitment to the writing life. Space is necessarily limited to those individuals who want to claim their dream and begin, in earnest, on their own road to being a published author or to recommit to continuing their work. It is an excellent place to explore new styles, learn new techniques, and make new friends.

"I am amazed that in one week's time I have become a better writer and a better person."  Elizabeth, Beaufort, NC

The Complete Writer: Combining Business and Creativity for Writing Success workshops are held on what is considered the jewel of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island with vast beaches, fine surf fishing, wonderful nature experiences, kayaking on inland waterways, bicycling around the quaint village, and even the chance to try and find Blackbeard's elusive treasure! Students will participate in structured workshops with guided instruction and use their experience exploring the island in their writing. Ocracoke Island, accessible only by ferry, provides the perfect ambience for harvesting the discipline and creative juices necessary for meeting your goals as a writer.

Registration Includes:
• 16 hours of structured class time
• 14 hours of intensive writing exercises with 1:1 mentoring by Kathleen or Karen
• Evening speakers who are accomplished authors and who will share their experiences
• Two post-workshop conference calls to report on your goals and gain continued support for your writing success

Also included in your workshop fee:
• Optional T’ai Chi or yoga at sunrise on the beach.
• 50% off one bicycle for the week
• 50% off One massage from a certified massage therapist

Priceless:
• Lifelong friendships and shared experience
• Support for your most important dreams and goals
• Sea, sand, sun, and a focus on you and your writing self

The daily schedule will include:

• 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Optional Ta'i Chi beside the ocean (for the experienced and absolute beginners and everyone in between)
• 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Lots of structured workshop experience. Click here for detailed descriptions of each workshop.

  Mon. - Letting the Muse Flow: Exploring and Manifesting Your Creativity as a Writer

  Tues. - Building the Container: Developing the Skills, Strategies, and Discipline to Capture Your Creative Flow

  Wed. - Techniques of Fiction for Fiction and Nonfiction Writers

  Thurs. - Creative Nonfiction for Nonfiction and Fiction Writers

  Fri. - Understanding How the Publishing Industry Works and How to Make It Work For You

• 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Lunch Break will include activities to support the afternoon sessions.
• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Intensive Writing Session using lunchtime experiences as material
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Free Time
• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sharing, Snacks & Speaker
• 7:30 PM Dinner, free time.

PLEASE JOIN US!
Total fees for the week are:

Workshop Fee without lodging - $1625

Workshop Fee including Lodging at the Lightkeeper's Guest House or nearby overflow housing - $1875

Register Early and take $100 off the workshop fee.

• If you register earlier than one month prior to the camp, deduct $100 from the regular registration fee.
• Bring a buddy! If you and a buddy register together, you each get an additional $50 discount.
• If you are a member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network, you get an additional $50 discount.

To register call our toll free number 1-877-708-7284(PATH). For questions, please Email islandpath@ocracokenc.net
Island Path accepts Visa, Mastercard, and money orders or certified checks. If you wish to pay by money order or certified check, please make payable to: Island Path, Box 878 Ocracoke, NC 27960