BIRTH A BOOK - NEW YORK CITY

Arrive with a Book Idea, Leave with Your Book Plan to Become a Published Author in 2025!

NYC | October 24th (2pm-7:30pm), October 25th (10am-6pm) & October 26th (10am-2pm), 2024

- Write a book that changes lives -

An Expert Guided Book Writing and Publishing Urban Retreat in New York City.

Yes, you do have a book in you and you're ready to write it!

Welcome to Birth a Book, New York, our exclusive three-day book writing and publishing intensive designed for those who aim to write books that ignite new careers, advance or expand professions, or even initiate inspirational thought leadership.

Over the past seven years, our award-winning events have been the birthplace of dozens of bestselling books.

Our retreat is the ONLY book writing training on The Write Life's list of "25 Incredible Writing Retreats" for almost a decade including 2024!

Birth a Book, New York City 2023 Attendee

If you are a writer, teacher, healer, wellness practitioner or advocate, you could use your stories and messages to pave your own way while inspiring others to find theirs.

Writing your book can be the best way to make an impact. During the workshop, we will help you clarify your book's purpose and strengthen your voice so that you leave ready to take on the role of published author.

Oh my goodness! I discovered so many gems from the teachers. From Clementina's "No One Writes Alone" and "Living Outline's Reframe," to Jessy's "Puncuate to Amplify the Intention," to Dorothy's "Make Your Case," "Magic & Mundane Strategy." All of you are such an inspirational and dynamic energy experience. I recommend this event 100%.

Elizabeth Shepley

Graduate Student

This retreat exceeded my expectations! Bringing the concept of Ikagai into book writing was brilliant and so helpful. I very much appreciated the mind mapping, outline and performance workshops. I am so much clearer on how to write and publish a book - thanks to the Birth a Book Blueprint. I would 100% recommend this retreat to anyone thinking of writing a book.

Mary Patry

Business Executive Trainer

Hi, I am Dorothy Holtermann, founder of Birth a Book, best-selling author and a seasoned book coach.

Throughout my career, I've had the honor of guiding hundreds of authors along their creative journeys. I've helped them overcome the challenges you may be struggling with right now - trying to write your book while also being constantly distracted and confused about your next best steps.

Recognizing this struggle, I created the Birth a Book System to teach you the Birth a Book system. The Birth a Book system is designed to foster your creativity while simultaneously encouraging self-care, step-by-step progress and publishing success.

As a Birth a Book founder and author of the best-selling book "Love Food That Loves You Back," I've personally witnessed the transformative power of words. My book has touched thousands of lives, and it stands as a testament to what you can achieve with the right guidance and support.

Becoming a published author opened a world of rich opportunities for me, boosting my career in incredible and rewarding ways. I am eager to help you experience the same sort of transformation.

This event is for you if...

You are a health and wellness practitioner, coach, teacher or someone who wants to inspire others. You long to get your message out into the world.
You enjoy hanging out with smart, loving, supportive people, creating and sharing big ideas.
You’ve just decided you want to write a book, been putting it off for years, need to rework a book you have already published, or you’re writing your 10th book. Great! This is a “welcome-all-authors” event!
You long to get your book writing project to the next step and learn what you need to know to get your book published.
You are ready to have your book be the basis to embrace more career opportunities, more personal and financial freedom.
You are ready to enjoy sharing what you know and feel proud about making your contribution.

Birth a Book Published Author

I'm Ready to Register!

Where you'll be :

Our event will be in the neighborhood of NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) at Luminary on Broadway & 30th Street, a global networking workspace fully equipped with conference rooms, cozy nooks for writing and common areas for bouncing ideas off of your peers. Luminary is a female run co-op with a mission of uplifting and empowering all. You will be awed by this uniquely inspirational community.

After Day 1, from 6-7:30 pm we will celebrate and get to know each other at a complementary cocktail party at Luminary's restaurant, The Glass Ceiling (wait until you see, it's named ironically), created by female winemakers.

what Mary has to say:

"The humor, the fun, the tears, [and] the camaraderie have been one of the best experiences in my entire life"

"I’ve been to The Birth a Book Retreat twice now and I cannot say enough or recommend it more highly. The team...is amazing!"

Dr. Mary Hart

what Michael has to say:

"I’m really blown away and can’t wait to work with the team more and I can’t wait to show the world my book"

"Over the course of just a few days, working alongside all of my inspiring writer friends [and] these three amazing coaches, I found out…how to present my work, how to analyze my work, how to balance structure with creativity, and I was absolutely blown away"

Michael Neece

Who your coaches will be :

Joining our expert team will be Clementina Esposito, a college professor and inspirational editor who will provide on-hand guidance on your work. Clementina has worked as a consultant to TEDx and edited award-winning books for influential figures. Her insights and expertise will be a guiding light in your writing journey.

Also joining us is actress and filmmaker Jessy Holtermann. Jessy has starred in movies and produced award-winning short films. She will be teaching you how to voice your message. Jessy's unique process of "If you believe, they will believe it" will help you deliver your message out loud like a pro, adding an unparalleled depth and presence to your narrative.

And at the helm of our team, Dorothy Holtermann, founder of Birth a Book, will be there to help you shape and deliver your powerful message. As a book doula, she has helped usher in over 100 transformative books with enthusiasm, intellectual prowess, and powerful advocacy. Dorothy will guide you in crafting your powerful message and establishing a publishing strategy, fostering your belief in yourself and your story.

What you'll do:

1. Clarify Your Book Idea

Our intensive adventure begins by helping you choose the book concept most likely to succeed from your pool of ideas.

We will teach you to use the power of Ikigai to pinpoint the idea that aligns with your goals and positions you to get the results you want as a sought-after expert in your field.

2. Connect With Your Audience

Next, we will help you decide who your book is for and write to them as if you are reading their minds.

Only then, can you create content that caters to their needs, making your book a must-read.

3. Structure Your Book

Then we will simplify the art of book structure for you, unveiling the simplest frameworks so you can keep readers captivated from start to finish.

Structure creates freedom for you as a writer and creates clarity for your readers.

4. Create a Mind Map

Harness the power of mind mapping to ignite your creativity and delve into profound insights.

Uncover a treasure trove of ideas and perspectives, empowering you to create content that resonates deeply with your readers.

Elevate your content's impact by tapping into your inner thoughts through strategic mind mapping.

5. Create a Living Outline – Forge a Roadmap for Effortless Writing

Craft an simple outline that serves as your book's backbone and your roadmap to more effective writing.

With a strategic blueprint in hand, watch your book come to life, streamlining your authorial process.

6. Speak Out Loud – Share Your Message and Gain Instant Insight

Experience the power of vocalizing your ideas and insights with our experts and your peers.

Receive immediate feedback that refines your delivery and strengthens your impact.

This dynamic exchange fuels growth, ensuring your message resonates deeply and connects authentically.

7. Workshop Bonus: Edit Your Work - Personal Group Editing Session

Watch your words transform and your message deepen during your writing assessment by a professional editor.

Clementina will teach you how to get to the heart of the matter and say it in your voice with unwavering clarity and impact.

Clementina Esposito, Birth a Book's-in-house writing professor

Dorothy Holtermann, Founder of Birth a Book

8. Bonus: Take Your Book (or Career!) to the Next Level - Group Strategy Session

Elevate your post-workshop strategy. Get focused on your next steps after the workshop with a transformative group session with the founder of Birth a Book.

Dorothy will help you tailor your next steps to align seamlessly with your goals and aspirations. Receive personalized guidance that propels your authorial path forward, ensuring your book's publishing success is on the horizon.

Previous Birth a Book Events

Dorothy welcoming retreat guests with snacks, beverages & local tourist information

Clemintina teaching the power of story arch on our retreat lawn

Jessy leading a performance session in the yoga center

Dorothy is an inspiring coach ...without her coaching, her guidance and her inspiration, my book idea would just be an idea.

Stacey Hamblett

Personal chef

Dorothy’s amazing retreat was THE thing that changed me from just another person who wanted to write a book into an author. I have just finished my third book!

Kristen Carter, MS

Exercise Physiologist, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach

What you'll discover:

Dorothy's step-by-step method to get your book written and professionally published.
How to avoid the common pitfalls most first-time authors succumb to due to inexperience.
How to discover your target audience and connect with people wanting or needing the message you wish to share.
How to best utilize your book to enhance your professional and personal credibility and help make you into an "author-ity" on the topics you know and love so well.
How to write more compelling copy!

what Nicki has to say:

"I am so much further ahead

on my book than I thought possible"

"The retreat is perfect for the writer that needs a comfortable, supportive environment to move his or her book forward. Targeted instruction is both global and tailored to participants. I highly recommend this retreat!"

Nicki Clausen-Grace

Teacher and Children's Book Author

what Linda has to say:

"I got out of my head...and got instant feedback

that was real, grounded and helpful."

"This retreat was a remarkable and transformative experience. If you have ever dreamed of writing a book, Dorothy guides you through from thought to actionable authorship."

Linda Frisone Gamber

Marketing Executive

BIRTH A BOOK- NEW YORK CITY

Arrive with a Book Idea, Leave with Your Book Plan to Become a Published Author in 2025

Luminary Event Space on 30th & Broadway, NYC | October 24th (2pm-7:30pm), October 25th, (10am-6pm) & October 26th (10am-2pm), 2024

Includes :

Actively map out your book and publishing strategy using the proven Birth a Book System!
Free snacks, welcome dinner, lunch on Day 2, coffee, tea, filtered water during the event.
In-house writing professor to teach you how to write more compelling content!
Coaching and editing group session with Clementina so that you will see the magic of editing your work in real time!
Group Coaching session with Dorothy so that you will be crystal clear on your next steps after the intensive work is over!
Performance coaching session with Jessy so that your ready to promote your writing like a pro!
Complementary Party at The Glass Ceiling to celebrate your amazing progress!

PLUS

Your opportunity to be in a community of like-minded people who are writing a book.
Discover how to professionally publish your book strategies.
Understand how AI can be a powerful assistant and how to avoid an AI disaster!
The know how to map out your must-read book and get you past the point of no return to become a published author in 2025!

Clarify Your Book Idea
Connect to Your Audience
Structure Your Book

Build a Mind Map
Create an Outline
Sharing Outloud

Investment :

$695 / 3 payments

(or 1 payment of $1,995)

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Registration Requirements

This intensive is open to writers of all levels, from beginner to professional. It is perfect for nonfiction writers, however, fiction writers have come and made enormous inroads. How do you know if you’re 'a writer'? Because you write and can tell stories. However, I only want you to come if you yearn to make a loving, creative commitment to yourself.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot come in person for any reason, you'll be given a credit for Birth a Book services minus a $400 transfer fee. You can apply that credit to the next retreat or event, private coaching, editing, or our membership service. Your credit expires after one year.

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

Mama, What Color is Your Love, Courtney Vasha and Shannon Hunt

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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