Birth a Book

Get Ready to Birth Your Book in 2026.

3-Day Book Writing Workshop in New York City, Publishing Mecca

FINALLY, GET THE EXPERT GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK YOU NEED TO MAKE RAPID PROGRESS

December 10th - 12th, 2026

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Unique Writing Retreats

Experienced Guides, Healthy Food & A Proven System that Works

Shorten the Book-Writing Process using the Birth a Book System!

Our team has refined the book writing and publishing process for your success.

Clarify Your Book Idea

Pick a Publishing Path

Get Expert Feedback

Build Your

Blueprint

The ONLY retreats that offer a clear path from book-writing to publication featured on

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LUMINARY URBAN RETREAT

New York CIty

New York, NY

December 10th - 12th, 2026

Refine Your Book Idea. Create Your Book Blueprint in February to Write Your Book this Winter!

Become a Published Author in 2026!

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HIGHTLIGHTS FOUNDATION CENTER

PENNSYLVANIA

Milanville, PA

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Limited spots. Early registration is open!

Car Service available from Manhattan to Retreat Center!

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TESTIMONIALS

What our attendees are saying...

"I experienced growth in more ways than I ever expected. The accommodations were perfect! Simple and beautiful. I made friendships I would never have made on my own and developed a broader view of myself as a writer."

Diana Bateman

"I hoped to get direction for my book, and I got that! I hoped to get publishing direction, and I got that! I was able to feel free to share my book concept, and now I am able to own the fact that I have a voice and I can use it!"

Heather Adamson

"Dorothy’s amazing Birth a Book retreat was THE thing that changed me from just another person who wanted to write a book into an author. Her expert guidance made the whole process not only seem possible, but BE possible."

Kristan Carter, MS

Selected books published with

The Birth a Book System:

In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career, Michael G. Neece

Storked!, K.C. Sanford

Mindset Zone, Actualize Your Human Potential, Ana Melikien, PhD

Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, Dr. Angela D. Mazza

It Shouldn’t Hurt to Nurse Your Baby: Breastfeeding solutions for the six most common causes of painful nipples, Lisa Paladino, RN

Balancing with Bunions: Untying the knots of life by reaching back to the past, Donna Sewell Davidge / Amrita

The Gifts From Losing You: Finding Meaning In Life While Living with Tragedy, Sara Green, RN, CHHC

Becoming a Big Brother or Sister: A New Baby Book for Siblings, Darlene Stango, RN

Christopher's Garden, Bridgid Gallagher Davies

My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian, Pasha Marlowe

Being Boricua, Awilda & Mildred Rios

Driving Myself (Un)Crazy: Moving Through Social Anxiety (a work in progress), Cliff Holtermann

Lose Weight? Exercise More? I Think so!, Kristen Carter, MS

The Silver Christmas Tree, Robert Honor

Reset Your Relationship to Your Job: How to be Happy, Refreshed and Energized Right Now, Taylor Short

Awakening The Body of Wellness, Drema Lindie

Heal the Planet Heal Your Soul: Awaken Through Veganism, Renee Raia

Love Food That Loves You Back: Life Fully Nourished is Delicious, Dorothy Holtermann

33 Seeds of Grace, Susan G. Chamberlain, PhD

Life After Loss: Healing Piece by Peace, Maria Dellaventura

Only One Body: Your High End Manual For Keeping It In Good Repair, Dr. Matt Fontaine

The End of Try Try Again: Overcome Your Weight Loss and Exercise Struggles For Good, Kristen Carter, MS

Tales from the Jan Van: Lessons on Life & Camping, Jan Safford Kellis

A Job for Christina, Julie Navarrette

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