Writing Masterclass with Jonas Saul
Writing Masterclass with Jonas Saul
Lakki Village, ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΑΙΓΙΑΛΗΣ, Lagada, Greece
Up to 20 in group
May 12 - 18, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Greek dance night: The hotel will provide live music while staff perform popular Greek dances, all while trying to get guests involved!
- Monastery Excursion:11th-century monastery Hozoviotissa is a wonder that must be seen.
- Village Tour: ChoraThe ancient village of Chora is a magnificent sight to see, with its historic windmills still adorning the hillside.
- Hiking tour: We take you from the village of Tholaria across a mountain path to the neighboring village called Lagada for a picturesque walk.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Jonas Saul is the bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series—more than two million sold!—and has written and published over sixty thrillers.
After acquiring an agent, he signed several deals in Los Angeles, with MadRiver Pictures optioning his Sarah Roberts Series—over forty books!—(currently in development).
Jonas has often outranked Stephen King and Dean Koontz on Amazon over the past decade. He’s regularly invited to be a guest speaker, teacher, or workshop presenter at international writing conferences and film festivals worldwide.
He hosts multiple annual retreats in Greece, where he currently lives. He focuses his teaching on how to get tension and emotion in every scene and on every page, how he made it as a creator/writer, the path to success in this business, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Jonas Saul is an acclaimed author, teacher, and professional freelance editor. He lends his editing prowess to several publishers and offers private editing services to clients.
Details of this retreat
Calling all storytellers! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities! 🌿📖 #WritingRetreat #InkAndImagination #CreateWithPassion
The week-long Jonas Saul Masterclass offers a wealth of knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of your craft. All sessions aim to find more readers in your chosen genre and lean toward you writing cleaner, fast-paced novels that people talk about (word of mouth).
Included:
- The novel idea
- To outline or not to outline
- Motivation: Use a daily word count or other ways - but write!
- Show, don't tell: With examples on how to do that
- Use of active voice instead of passive with tips on how to do that and examples
- Style issues: Worm words to omit, words to add. Cadence and flow are important
- Pace: How to write with pace effectively. What to do and what not to do
- Character motivation and scene purpose are broken down and discussed
- How to write to reader psychology so they enjoy the process
- Self-editing tips to tighten up your work. This saves money on editors and catches agents' eyes
- Add tension to the page. You'll receive tools on how to do that effectively
- Increase emotion on the page. Practical ways to do that on every page
- Industry standards on setup and preparation so you don't look amateur
- Cover art and design know-how tips
- Self-publishing vs. traditional?
- Are you querying agents? And self-publishing tips on how to look like a pro
- Promotion: There are ways to find readers without any financial outlay. We'll also discuss inexpensive yet efficient ways to spread the word.
- Promotion 101: Author Rania Stone will lead a beginner's session on social media covering funnel marketing, landing pages, and what you need your readers to see, plus essential tips for your website (online presence).
- Once the retreat ends, we offer video calls to discuss your writing career. We provide social media plugs to advertise your books as they're released for the following year to over 50,000 followers on our combined social media.
The week-long Jonas Saul Masterclass offers a wealth of knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of your craft. All sessions aim to find more readers in your chosen genre and lean toward you writing cleaner, fast-paced novels that people talk about (word of mouth).
Included:
- The novel idea
- To outline or not to outline
- Motivation: Use a daily word count or other ways - but write!
- Show, don't tell: With examples on how to do that
- Use of active voice instead of passive with tips on how to do that and examples
- Style issues: Worm words to omit, words to add. Cadence and flow are important
- Pace: How to write with pace effectively. What to do and what not to do
- Character motivation and scene purpose are broken down and discussed
- How to write to reader psychology so they enjoy the process
- Self-editing tips to tighten up your work. This saves money on editors and catches agents' eyes
- Add tension to the page. You'll receive tools on how to do that effectively
- Increase emotion on the page. Practical ways to do that on every page
- Industry standards on setup and preparation so you don't look amateur
- Cover art and design know-how tips
- Self-publishing vs. traditional?
- Are you querying agents? And self-publishing tips on how to look like a pro
- Promotion: There are ways to find readers without any financial outlay. We'll also discuss inexpensive yet efficient ways to spread the word.
- Promotion 101: Author Rania Stone will lead a beginner's session on social media covering funnel marketing, landing pages, and what you need your readers to see, plus essential tips for your website (online presence).
- Once the retreat ends, we offer video calls to discuss your writing career. We provide social media plugs to advertise your books as they're released for the following year to over 50,000 followers on our combined social media.
Schedule
THE RETREAT WEEK SUMMARY:
08:00 – 09:30--Buffet Breakfast.
10:00 - 13:00—Morning sessions run three hours with a short break in between. The itinerary below details these sessions. In the afternoons, you can choose from various activities: edit, walk the beach, swim, hike from one village to another, or take a nap—whatever you like. The possibilities are endless, and the choice is yours!
Afternoons - One-on-one sessions with Jonas to work on what you need: adding tension/emotion into your manuscript, cover art, formatting, career, social media, etc.
20:00 - Meet for dinner, then spend the rest of the evening chatting about writing. We’ll have readings, critiques, and motivational stories of successes and how to manage your career.
Tours: During our six-night stay on the island of Amorgos, we'll visit the 11th-century monastery, tour the white village of Chora, and go on a village hike!
08:00 – 09:30--Buffet Breakfast.
10:00 - 13:00—Morning sessions run three hours with a short break in between. The itinerary below details these sessions. In the afternoons, you can choose from various activities: edit, walk the beach, swim, hike from one village to another, or take a nap—whatever you like. The possibilities are endless, and the choice is yours!
Afternoons - One-on-one sessions with Jonas to work on what you need: adding tension/emotion into your manuscript, cover art, formatting, career, social media, etc.
20:00 - Meet for dinner, then spend the rest of the evening chatting about writing. We’ll have readings, critiques, and motivational stories of successes and how to manage your career.
Tours: During our six-night stay on the island of Amorgos, we'll visit the 11th-century monastery, tour the white village of Chora, and go on a village hike!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Imagine Greece Retreats, Lakki Village, ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΑΙΓΙΑΛΗΣ, Lagada, Greece
Directions
Book your flight to the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) or Santorini Airport (JTR), and then purchase a ferry ticket to either port on Amorgos: Aegiali or Katapola.
Note: The Aegiali port is minutes from Lakki Village. The Katapola port is a 25-30 minute transfer.
Note: The Aegiali port is minutes from Lakki Village. The Katapola port is a 25-30 minute transfer.
Accommodation
A gorgeConsists of one spacious room overlooking the garden or the swimming pool. Each room has its own unique design. Daily cleaning service Air condition Refrigerator TV Kettle Safe box Bath Amenities Hair dryer
Single Occupancy
Double / Triple Occupancy
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Lakki Village is situated at the beach of Aegiali bay in the north part of Amorgos. It is well suited for families with all necessary facilities on the premises. The hotel is in a beautiful garden with a pool bar, playground, and restaurant just at the seafront where you can sit enjoying your meal while the kids are playing on the beach.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Greek breakfast and dinner included.
What's Included
- Αccomodation
- Breakfast
- Dinners: Buffet dinners every day
- Hotel Transfers: Upon arrival and departure on Amorgos
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Greece:Attendees must find their own way to and from Greece.
- Ferry tickets:Blue Star Ferries offers tickets online. Please plan ahead and get your tickets to Amorgos before the retreat begins, and for when the retreat is over.
- Unlisted Food:Any meals or refreshments not listed in the itinerary
- Beverages: All beverages (even during buffets) can be charged to your room and settled up later.
- Travel insurance:Please investigate what travel insurance works best for you, if needed.
