AAMBC WRITER'S RETREAT OVERVIEW
New Year. New You. New Project. Let's kick off your creative journey with a relaxing, rejuvenating, and creativity-fueled retreat. At the I Am Creative Retreat, you'll receive full accommodations, including meals, access to bestselling authors, structured writing times, and the space to travel your creative journey your way. With classes, relaxing activities, and time away from it all, you'll be able to jump-start your project with ease.
MARCH 13-16, 2025
WILDERNESS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
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DATE: MARCH 13-16, 2025
WILDERNESS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
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Have a great start to the New Year with a relaxing, rejuvenating, and creativity-fueled retreat. At the I Am Creative Retreat, you'll receive full accommodations, including meals, access to bestselling authors, structured writing times, and the space to travel your creative journey your way. With classes, relaxing activities, and time away from it all, you'll be able to jump-start your Nano project with ease.
RETREAT WORKSHOPS
WELCOME
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Arrival & Check-In
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Orientation & Meet & Greet/ IceBreaker Games
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Family Dinner
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Late Night Writing Session
Attendance is optional. In cabins
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Writing Session + Mentor Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: The Art of Storytelling
Attendance is optional
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Creating Memorable Characters
Attendance is optional
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Yoga, Hiking, Waterpark, or any other activity
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Writing Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Marketing 101
Attendance is optional
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Open Q&A
Ask anything about publishing, writing, etc.
Attendance is optional
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Family Dinner
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Read & Review
Attendants will give their work to another author to read and review
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Writing Session + Mentor Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Let's Make A Love Scene
Attendance is optional
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Marketing & Branding 101
Attendance is optional
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Yoga, Hiking, Waterpark, or any other activity
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Writing Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Traces of You - Creative Wellness
Attendance is optional
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Open Q&A
Ask anything about publishing, writing, etc.
Attendance is optional
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Family Dinner
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Read & Review
Attendants will give their work to another author to read and review
8:30 PM -9:30 PM Bonfire Group Intention
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM: Thank You Meeting & Goodbye
11:00 AM: Check Out
PRICING
BRONZE PACKAGE
- 1 Bunk Bed
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Snacks
- Access to All Classes
- Amenity Kit
- Welcome Gift
SILVER PACKAGE
- Queen Sized Bed in a Shared Room
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Snacks
- Access to All Classes
- Amenity Kit
- Welcome Gift
GOLD PACKAGE
- Queen Sized Bed in a Private Room
- One-on-One session with a bestselling author
- Complementary welcome champagne
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Snacks
- Access to All Classes
- Amenity Kit
- Welcome Gift
DIAMOND PACKAGE
- King sized bed in a private room
- One-on-One session with a bestselling author
- Complementary welcome champagne
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Snacks
- Access to All Classes
- Amenity Kit
- Welcome Gift
SLEEP AWAY PACKAGE
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Snacks
- Access to All Classes
CREATIVE LEADERS
KIMBERLY JONES
Kimberly Jones is an American author known for co-authoring the book I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and for the viral video How Can We Win Published during the George Floyd protests. She first started at Black Writers Weekend as a moderator and committee member. She now has a first-look deal with Warner Bros Studios.
Tamika Jamison
About The Founder: From teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty, Tamika Newhouse is an author, national bestseller, and an eight-time winner of the African American Literary Awards. To date, she has published nearly 200 titles, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produced the only entertainment award show for writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards.
Phoenix Williams
Phoenix Williams, as seen in Sheen Magazine, is a CEO, screenwriter, bestseller, award-nominated author, and public speaker. She credits her success to standing in her truth, obsessing over anime, owning who she is, and giving her fears the bird. In her own words, "I write books and talk shit." From her erotic romance series, Sex, Lies, and Friendship, to her bestselling paranormal series, Queens of Beasts, this self-proclaimed smutty, smutty princess has captured the attention of readers and industry leaders alike, resulting in over fifteen bestselling novels.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SMALL BUSINESS
- 20 Spots Available
- Logo on Website
- Marketing Materials in Swag Bag
BRONZE
- Spots Available 20
- Logo on Website
- Marketing Materials in Swag Bag
- 20-second ad played before or during virtual classes
SILVER
- Spots Available 10
- Logo on Website
- Marketing Materials in Swag Bag
- 20-second ad played before or during virtual classes
- Branded class, or writing session
GOLD
- Spots Available 5
- Logo on Website
- Marketing Materials in Swag Bag
- 20-second ad played before or during virtual classes
- Branded class, writing session, or activity
- Branded kit for virtual participants
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