Actually Writing Writers Weekend

5890 South Howell Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53207

11 November, 2022

Description

Writing can be a solitary sport - but it doesn’t have to be. Inspiration can wear thin and that’s when we band together and WRITE! Other writer's conferences talk about writing but seldom do you actually write. This weekend conference offers a respite from your daily grind, an escape from the distractions of home, and an opportunity to write with others that understand the struggle. We will sit together in a large room in the community, writing our darlings alongside other writers. Brief intermissions for hand stretching, coffee, chair yoga, and refueling will occur throughout the day in the writing room. Event Home Page: https://www.fullglasstravel.com/writers-weekend Friday - November 11th 5 to 6 Actual Writing Weekend check-in- Get your Writers Weekend Swag. Claim your seat. Get to know your fellow writers. 6 to 8 Social Reception- Light hordoeurves will be served as part of the reception. There will be a cash bar. The hotel restaurant will also be open if you would like to order a full meal. 8 to 11:30 Writing Get into the creative mindset and have some fun with fellow writers. Shut up and Write Style 90 Min Writing Section The writing room will close at 11:30 pm. Feel free to continue writing in your rooms Saturday, November 12th 9:00 am to 11:30 pm All Day Writing marathon - Plenty of Word Sprints, Writing Prompts, and Prizes throughout the day. A continental Breakfast is included with your registration fee. Pastries, Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit, and Juices. Served all day - Coffee, Teas, Bottled Water, Assorted Sodas. Lunch and afternoon snacks will also be provided. Saturday Writing Check-In is from 9 to 10 am Optional Break Out Sections 9:00 Tips on how to write faster 9:30 Hand stretching Improve blood flow to your hands, warming the muscles and ligaments. Increase the oxygen and nutrients that circulate through the joint's membranes, triggering the process of removing cell debris from joints. Improve flexibility. Improve range of motion. Helps in the prevention of carpal tunnel, tendinitis, and fatigue. This is a short10-minute stretch to get the day started off write. 11:00 Log Lines A log line or logline is a brief summary of a book, article, memoir, or anything you write that you want to pitch to an editor/publisher. It states the central conflict of the story, often providing both a synopsis of the story's plot and an emotional "hook" to stimulate interest. A one-sentence summary of the work you are pitching. It is only one sentence but it is possibly the hardest one to write. 11:30 Self Editing - Tips 1:00 Lunch - Provided - Gluten-Free and Vegetarian options are available. 2:30 Poetry Corner 3:00 Round table reviews 4:30 Chair yoga (20 min)Writing all day hunched over a keyboard or notepad is not good. Take this time to breathe, relax, and give your shoulders a well-deserved gentle stretch. Chair yoga and seated yoga poses have many health benefits and can help reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and help you focus. No mat is required. You don’t even have to leave your chair. Take this short break to get the kinks out. 5:00 Blogging 6:00 Break for dinner - Dinner is on your own. There are plenty of places to eat nearby or you can order from the hotel restaurant. For those only able to join for the day, thank you for joining us. Please be sure to check out the events being held throughout the year and we hope to see you soon. 8:00 PJ Party!!!! - Full Weekend Writers Only You did it. You made it through a whole day of writing. Congratulate yourself. Celebrate with your fellow writers. Join in on a fun-filled evening of Word Sprints, Writing Games, Dance Party. Prizes and Food. Yes, of course, there has to be chocolate. The bar is open for drinks. (Housekeeping note: Shoes have to be worn at all times in the restaurant and bar areas.) Sunday, November 13th 8:00 to 5:00 Begin Marathon Writing 12:00 Stretch, Snack Break, Lunch on your own 1:00 Word Sprints 2:00 Shut up and Write Style 90 min Writing Section 4:00 Finish up - Survey 5:00 Done