No Travel
A virtual retreat is held online, not in a cold conference hall. The sessions come straight to you anywhere in the world. No airport. No driving. No hotel.
No additional expenses. 100% convenience.
No additional expenses. 100% convenience.
Expert Speakers
The retreat features 10 seasoned writing coaches who provide the skills aspiring and working authors need to
find success in their writing journey, from birthing the idea to publishing a book.
Affordable Access
Most writer's retreats are hundreds or thousands of dollars, but not this one. We offer two viewing options including lifetime access to all retreat replays.
On-Demand Streaming
The conference will be delivered directly to your inbox during the dates of July 10-21st. Our writing coaches provide expert instruction on relevant topics.
"Flourish is uniquely amazing - and there are a lot of great programs out there. Thank you for not being a clone - and for staying excited about writing."
-Marie, FlourishWriter
Fuel up your writing journey with personal attention from ten writing coaches who teach you how to build a satisfying and productive writing life.
Saundra Dalton-Smith: Speaker, Award-Winning Author
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.
David Lee Martin: Pastor, Author, Publisher
Tiffany Jo Baker: Podcast Host, Author, Speaker
Tiffany Jo Baker is a caffeinated mom of two teen girls, surrogate mom who has delivered five babies for three families dealing with infertility, proud dog-mom, and wife to an extreme outdoorsman. She is a podcast host, author, speaker, and strategizer who loves to uplift the soul and success of busy Christian women through mapping out simple strategies and small steps for them to birth their God-given dreams.
Christina Patterson: Author, Bible Teacher, Speaker
Christina Patterson is a Bible teacher, author and speaker passionate about empowering women in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God's Word. Christina holds a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University and is the founder of Beloved Women, a non-profit providing resources and community for women to truly know who they are in Christ: His Beloved.
Ann Kroeker: Writing Coach, Author, Speaker
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, author, speaker, and host of the "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" podcast. Her website, packed with articles about writing and the writing life, has landed on The Write Life's annual "100 Best Websites for Writers" list for five consecutive years. She leverages over three decades of experience in the writing and publishing world to support writers looking for input to establish and advance their careers.
Becky Kopitzke: Author, Writing Coach, Speaker
Becky Kopitzke is a multi-published author and founder of The Inspired Business, a coaching hub dedicated to helping content creators and coaches monetize their passion work in order to keep it sustainable. A veteran blogger, freelance writer, speaker and writing coach, her sweet spot is in digital product sales funnels, an ideal method for getting paid to grow your audience.
April Cox: Children's Book Author, Writing Coach
Wanting to leave behind a gift of beautiful children’s books for her grandkids, April Cox began to write stories as a legacy project. After 30 years in the corporate world, April decided to make a change and follow her passion. Her flagship program, Self-Publishing Made Simple, has helped hundreds of students go from a completed manuscript to a self-published book in 12 weeks.
Thomas Umstattd: Podcaster, Award-Winning Speaker
As an award-winning speaker, Thomas Umstattd teaches creative people all over the world how to build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. As a podcaster, he hosts the Novel Marketing Podcast and Christian Publishing Show. He currently serves as the CEO of Author Media.
Mindy Kiker: Author , Founder of Flourish Ministries
Mindy Kiker is co-founder of FlourishGathering and FlourishWriters. For those desiring to write their God Story, she is a guide who helps birth the story from the heart to the page.
Mindy’s passion for people was energized over a decade in South Africa where she worked in Adult Education, Community Development, and Entrepreneurship. Mindy makes her home in Florida with her husband and four sons.
Jennifer Kochert: Author , Founder of Flourish Ministries
Jenny Kochert is co-founder of FlourishGathering and FlourishWriters where she and ministry partner, Mindy Kiker, have authored and published Bible Studies and devotionals, workshops, online conferences, and training courses. Jenny, her husband Ryan, and daughter Sophia live in Northern Kentucky where they serve in ministry together as a family.
All times listed Eastern (New York)Retreat workshops will be released via email each weekday.
Join us at 12:00 pm Eastern for a watch party inside
The FlourishWriters Community Facebook Group
July 10th
10:30 AM
Retreat Kick Off
Join us at 10:30 am for our official virtual retreat kickoff. Bring your own coffee to get the plan for the day and ask the questions you need answered. We'll start early with giveaways, so don't miss your alarm on Monday, July 10th.
July 10th
Tapping into the Well of Creative Wisdom
Seeking first God's Kingdom, and tapping the mind of Christ, is a privilege all believers have. Choosing the less-beaten path of prayer before production leads to profound results. In this session David Martin will be sharing Kingdom principles that will invigorate your creativity and encourage you to revel in the joy of fellowship with the greatest Creator of all - God Himself.
July 11th
Cultivate an Authentic Author Brand Identity
Your author brand identity should help potential readers understand the reason behind why you write. In this session with Saundra Dalton-Smith, you will learn how to cultivate an authentic brand that not only gives you the freedom to write on various topics but also stays in alignment with the core message you believe God has given you to share. Discover how to recover from any current branding misalignments and how to express your unique brand voice within your manuscript and your marketing
July 12th
Organize Your Writing Projects
Do you have a plethora of writing projects and just as many notebooks or files that contain the bits and pieces of them? Do you have an overload of ideas for a project, but not sure where to start in your writing? This workshop with Tiffany Jo Baker will give you a simple strategy and set-up that you can use to get and stay organized in your writing projects, so you can minimize the headaches and maximize your headway.
July 13th
Dissect Quality Prose to Uncover Techniques Used by Pros
Discover how to build your own personal writing lab, where you'll uncover the intentional choices made by your favorite writers. Join writing coach Ann Kroeker as she introduces three methods to dissect high-quality texts you admire. By analyzing the prose, you'll gain insights directly from the authors themselves and acquire techniques you can apply to your own writing. Don't miss this opportunity to create a valuable resource for elevating your craft. It's an easy way to equip yourself with the tools to become a better writer every single day.
July 14th
Why Digital Products are a Smart Strategy for Writers
Are you working toward publishing a book or growing an audience? Bet you're churning out blog posts, podcast episodes, or social content in order to establish your voice in a sea of writers. The closer you get to your writing goals, the more time and money you'll spend on your website, email list, design tools, and so much more. How in the world can a writer keep up? Answer: Digital products. Join us as author and digital marketing coach Becky Kopitzke from The Inspired Business shares how you can use your writing skills to serve more people in less time, all while creating consistent income that supports your publishing goals and blesses your family.
July 14th
3:00 PM
Meet & Greet LIVE Meeting on Zoom
Join other retreat attendees for one-hour on Zoom where you will meet together in small groups for lively, practical, and encouraging discussion on a variety of topics.
All times listed Eastern (New York)Retreat workshops will be released via email each weekday.
Join us at 12:00 pm Eastern for a watch party inside
The FlourishWriters Community Facebook Group
July 17th
10:30 AM
Week Two Retreat Kick Off
Join us at 10:30 am for our official virtual retreat kickoff. Bring your own coffee to get the plan for the day and ask the questions you need answered. We'll start early with giveaways, so don't miss your alarm on Monday, July 10th.
July 17th
The Art of Editing Personal Story
Writing from the pages of your life is a formidable endeavor. You lived the story. You know it has value, so you put it into words, but now the draft needs to be crafted so you can share with others. When you write scenes as close as your skin, how do you wield the editor’s blade without drawing blood? In The Art of Editing Personal Story, Mindy Kiker shares a practical step-by-step process to self-edit your memoir, essay, or devotional. Learn to craft a piece that draws readers in with a captivating narrative all the way to “The End.”
July 18th
How to Make a Profit from Your Writing
Becoming a profitable writer is not as difficult as you may think but it does require more than writing alone. In this session, author and Bible teacher, Christina Patterson, uncovers 5 secrets every writer who wants to make a profit from their work must know. Being a writer no longer means you have to work for less. Learn how to maximize your income no matter where you are on your writing journey.
July 19th
Leverage the Power of Podcasting
Podcasting has grown into a powerful tool to help authors build a platform and sell more books. But that is just the beginning! In this workshop with Thomas Umstattd discover four ways authors can use podcasts to become better writers, reach new readers, and sell more books.
July 20th
Maximize Your Presense on Amazon
The Amazon marketplace attracts your target audience - all you need to do is grab their attention. Find readers and draw in your ideal audience when you know how to craft a book listing. Learn from the experts how to maximize traffic and minimize expenses. In this workshop with April Cox discover the top tips for creating an attractive and successful Amazon listing that will increase your author platform, attract the perfect reader for your work, and get you one step closer to a best-seller. Unlock your potential today!
July 21st
Taking the Mystery Out of Self Publishing
Publishing your words has never been easier. Writers in all genres can now self publish their message as a digital or print book. But just because it’s possible, doesn't mean it’s easy. In this workshop, you’ll be equipped to make an informed decision about trustworthy, budget-friendly options to successfully self publish your project. If you’ve been anxious or frustrated trying to figure out the best way to share your message with readers, this session with Jennifer Kochert is for you.
July 21st
3:00 PM
Action Planning LIVE Meeting on Zoom
Join other retreat attendees for one-hour on Zoom where you will meet together in small groups for lively, practical, and encouraging discussion on a variety of topics.
Mindy Kiker and Jennifer Kochert, co-founders of FlourishGathering and FlourishWriters, are passionate to help women grow in God’s Word. They have authored and published Bible Studies and devotionals, workshops, online conferences and training courses. Jenny and Mindy are guides who help birth stories from the heart to the page. We mentor writers who flourish.
Can I have lifetime access to the presentations?
Yes, lifetime access to the retreat presentations, including an additional Bonus resource, is available with an All-Access Pass. You will be prompted with more information about the All-Access Pass after your register.
Can I watch the conference on any device?
The videos are designed to function on all computers and mobile devices. If you are unable to view the content on one device, try another. Between computers, phones and tablets, something should work. If you are unsuccessful after giving it your best shot, you are welcome to email us at info@flourishgathering.com.
What if I can't watch during July 10-21st, 2023?
If you are not able to watch the workshop presentations during the viewing dates, we suggest that you purchase the All-Access Pass option.
Where do I find the workshop presentations?
When you register for the retreat, you'll receive instructions on how to access the workshop presentations.
Who is FlourishWriters?
We are an online ministry whose mission is to equip women to grow in their passion for God’s Word and write their God Stories. You can find us at flourishgathering.com and flourishwriters.com. If you wish to contact us, we answer emails at info@flourishgathering.com.
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