Happy Sunday! TIME Sensitive :-)
Dear writing friends,
I don’t usually interrupt you on a Sunday afternoon, but given how close August (and the fall semester) is around the corner….
I wanted to remind you of the following and ask those of you who have enjoyed the retreats and would like them to continue to: Apply today for the fall writing retreats.
If we don’t get enough people signed up (5-10ish people willing to pay), it will NOT be feasible for us to run the retreats, and I would hate for those who want them to not have them (so…please tell your friends, too!).
But…
TIME IS SHORT. I need to know SOON if you would like the retreats to continue in fall 2025.
Applications (take literally 1 minute to complete after you press the button - the fee is payable later…see below for more details) for joining the writing retreats in this fall close on July 23, 5PM EST.
Format and Schedule
The retreat is held virtually.
Retreats happen approximately two times a month for 5 hours of focused and guided writing time.
The writing retreat full schedule is posted here: https://www.therealacademics.com/calendar
Cost Details
The fee is broken down as: $30 per retreat (2 retreats per month, for 4 months). A BARGAIN.
Did you know I was doing price comparison and other virtual writing retreat costs (minus the “free” ones that just market so you can then join the paid ones) range from $100 (per day) - $10,000 (for a few weeks)? I kid you not! I was aghast with some of the prices! Feel free to do your own research on this.
But…I judge them not. I’ve learned that putting these on and getting the word out is an INCREDIBLE amount of work, time, energy, and emotion. I’m usually wiped out for the rest of the day after our retreats (in a good way, but wiped out for sure!) This is minus all the technology costs. Here’s the hard truth: If you don’t work for a university or college or company, guess what? You need to pay for your own Microsoft, Email, Zoom, Adobe, and more! This was a huge reality check for me when I started. Nothing is free, sorry to say. Someone always has to pay.
So…the Fall Writing Retreat Cohort which gives you access to EIGHT writing retreats (5 hours each) cost is ONLY $240 (August - November with December bonus, payable through Zelle.
If you want to pay by check, you’ll need to contact me TODAY as I cannot grant access until the payment comes through.
The fee is payable up-front and non-refundable.
If you need financial assistance, please email inforealacademics@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can find a sponsor for you. But please reach out. We cannot guess who needs help. Thank you!
How to Access
To apply, fill out the super short application:
If you are accepted and AS SOON AS WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE, we'll get back to you on next steps! IF WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE BY THE DEADLINE (or if the payments don’t come through after), then the retreats will be cancelled, and we’ll let you know.
Important Deadline Reminder
Applications Close for Fall: July 23, 5PM EST
Thank you and until next time…
Happy writing, productivity, and truth-seeking,
Maggie