WHITE MOUNTAIN BOOK WRITING RETREAT

Write & Publish a Book that Changes Lives, Including Your Own

Franconia, NH | Sept. 22nd-25th, 2024

Your 4-Day Training to Become a Published Author in 2025!

- Clarify Your Book Idea, Get Expert Feedback, Create a Legacy -

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Your story, message, or book is uniquely yours, and only you can bring it to life.

So what's holding you back?

Is it finding the time, an overwhelming schedule, or perhaps the uncertainty of where to begin or end?

Or maybe you're still pinpointing the essence of what you want to write about.

During our Birth a Book retreats, we aim not only to tackle your writing challenges, but also to offer a sanctuary designed to help you to succeed.

You can relax, rejuvenate, and recalibrate your focus to make rapid progress on your book.

Birth a Book Coaches with Fall 2023 Retreat Participants

The only book writing training featured in The Write Life's list of "Incredible Writing Retreats" for six consecutive years.

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. The focus on self-nurturing through delicious, healthy food and yoga provided the perfect backdrop for digging in and writing. Targeted instruction is both global and tailored to participants. The beautiful and idyllic setting is a delight for the senses.

I highly recommend this retreat!"

Nicki Clausen-Grace,

Teacher and Children's Book Author

what Chisa has to say:

"I found out writing my book is for me to empower myself!"

"This retreat offered incredible coaching from Dorothy and Jessy!. If you think you don't need a "performance coach", think again! Jessy's coaching brought out a whole new dimension to sharing my messages! I'm so happy I came here!"

Chisa Liu,

CEO of Seazen Soap & CBD Oils

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Is this retreat for you?

Are You a Health and Wellness Practitioner? Amplify your impact and service by writing your book. This retreat is your space to make rapid progress on a book you know will change lives.
Do You Champion Self-Care and Empowerment? Discover how nurturing yourself unlocks profound insights and empowers your storytelling in the health and wellness realm.
Are You a Teacher or Innovator in Your Field or Topic? Share your unique perspectives and experiences in a book that inspires and enlightens, crafted in an environment that understands your vision.
Are You a Memoirist with a Mission? Your personal stories and life lessons have the power to change the world. Turn your journey into a universal message of resilience and hope.

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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 Retreat 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.

Write Your Book Surrounded by Nature.

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are enriched with charming New England towns surrounded by mural-like White Mountain vistas, gorgeous rivers, and notably crisp fresh air. The property where we'll be staying has open fields, gardens, a bubbling brook and walking trails, offering the opportunity to connect deeply with nature and yourself.

Write Your Book in a Peaceful Retreat Center.

This intimate experience will be hosted in the historic Horse & Hound Retreat Center, which will act as our home base and will be completely private to our group.

New friendships will be formed, lasting memories will be made. Our English-style retreat property is complete with several warm community rooms, bedrooms with writing desks.

Write Your Book Fueled by Delicious Food, Daily Yoga & Delightful People.

Chef Tess

We will eat mainly plant-based organic meals, prepared by our private chef, Tess, who will be providing farm-to-table fare, including snacks and daily green juices

Rose Goldblatt, CIYT

Rose is certified and a naturally gifted yoga teacher who teaches attention to alignment in a variety of levels of Iyengar Yoga, from gentle to advanced. Her teaching is professional, yet soft. She is precise, yet fun. She offers challenge, yet compassion.

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The retreat far exceeded my expectations. I found a whole group of people who now feel like family. The gentle yoga helped me reconnect to my body in a good way. I was able to focus and reconnect to my humor. I got so much accomplished on my book!"

Catherine Piper

"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

Write Your Book with Inspirational, Experienced Coaches.

Dorothy Holtermann is on a mission to help people make their book writing dreams come true.

As a nutrition expert, her impact and income greatly benefited when she became the published author of Love Food that Loves you Back.

Inspired by her success, but sad by how long it took her to publish, she developed the Birth a Book System to make it easier for others.

She has helped hundreds write their books and will coach your book out of you!

"Dorothy is an amazingly compassionate cheerleader who instills the confidence needed to birth our books! I went from overwhelmed to empowered and soon will be a published author!"

Beth Bolwerk, Copy Editor

Clementina Esposito is Birth a Book's-in-house writing professor. Her holistic editing and coaching skills have made her a sought-after content collaborator on best-selling books.

She is a marvel at helping everyday writers like you create extraordinary written content that changes the minds and hearts of readers.

She is also the founder of The Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone and everyone values the power of a well-told story.

"Clementina is a brilliant and compassionate cheerleader who instills the confidence needed to write a book I'll be proud to publish soon."

Sandy Mucci, Community Advocate

Jessy Holtermann, founder of Jessy Holtermann Studios, actor, acting teacher and award-winning filmmaker from LA will offer workshops and coaching.

She will show you how "if you believe it, they believe it" and will help you discover how to powerfully introduce yourself as an author and perform a book reading like a pro!

"Jessy's powerful (and hilarious!) workshops inspired me to 'own' becoming an author and learn how to introduce myself and perform a book reading."

Colleen Foley, Restaurant owner

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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. Share Your Message and Gain Instant Insight

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

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

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

7. Workshop Bonus: Edit Your Work - One on One Personal 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

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

Elevate your post-workshop strategy. After the workshop component, your experience continues with a transformative one-on-one 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.

Dorothy Holtermann, Founder of Birth a Book

9. Plenty of Time to Write

It's really hard to find the time to write at home. The Birth a Book retreat offers you ample daily writing time to make rapid progress writing your book.

Writing becomes 100 times easier and faster when you understand what you are writing about and to whom.

Attending a Birth a Book writing retreat was an absolute game-changer for me. Surrounded by like-minded individuals and guided by experienced mentors, I found myself immersed in an environment where creativity thrived and ideas flourished. The workshops and personalized sessions offered invaluable guidance and practical tools, turning my book concept into a tangible reality. The retreat was a transformative experience that left me inspired, motivated, and ready to take my writing to the next level!

K. C. Sanford

Author of the award-winning book Storked!

But remember, this isn’t your typical writing retreat. We write books!

Discover Your Inner Purpose: This retreat goes beyond mere writing; it's an opportunity to delve deep into your inner self, unlocking the stories and wisdom that lie within.
Nourish Your Creative Soul: We're dedicated to providing the nourishment your creativity needs to flourish, ensuring you leave feeling refreshed and inspired.
Jumpstart Your Writing Journey: Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your work, we're here to jumpstart your path to writing and publishing a book that will transform your life, career, and income.
Open to All Levels: Whether you're confused, clueless, or somewhere in between about book writing, our retreat welcomes you. We cater to all levels of experience and clarity.
Leave with Clarity and Confidence: No matter your starting point, you will leave this retreat with a clear vision and the confidence to take the next steps toward becoming a published author.

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 of Dorothy, Jessy and Clementina 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

WHITE MOUNTAIN BOOK WRITING RETREAT

Write & Publish a Book that Changes Lives, Including Your Own

Franconia, NH | Sept. 22nd-25th, 2025

Includes :

4 Days / 3 Nights Accommodations
3 Nourishing Banquet Breakfasts
2 Farm-to-Table Lunches
3 Farm-to-Table Dinners
6 Book Writing Workshops designed to get your book focused and written faster
3 Yoga Classes
1 One-on-One Coaching Session with Dorothy
2 Performance Coaching Sessions with Jessy
Daily Writing Classes with Clementina. You'll also get an opportunity to have her edit your writing!
Plenty of time to write and explore nature

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 becoming a published author!

Clarify Your Book Idea
Connect to Your Audience
Structure Your Book

Build a Mind Map
Create an Outline
Sharing Outloud

Investment Starts at:

$2,985

(payment plans available)

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FAQs

Do I need to be a professional writer to attend ?

In our experience, most people underestimate their writing skills. You are likely a fantastic writer! Good writing is usually a byproduct of setting clear objectives and goals and that is what we are expert at helping people achieve at our retreat. On top of goal setting, you will also have an opportunity to have your writing critiqued and edited.

Will I fit in?

This is our seventh year running these retreats and the magic of how lovely people get along is inspiring. We are a welcoming group and odds are you will leave with life-long friends. We are committed to building a community as the basis of publishing success. If you are kind and want to be of service to the world, you will fit in!

How do I get there?

Most people come by car. Dorothy flies in from Westchester, NY and rents a car in Lebonon, NH. The closest airport is Manchester, NH. Some people fly to Boston and take a bus to Franconia, where we can pick you up at the bus station. We are happy to assist with any questions you may have about travel.

What kind of food will be served?

Dorothy wrote the book Love Food that Loves You Back. We will serve a delicious organic plant-based menu. We serve eggs and fish on the side. We can accommodate gluten-free and avoid dairy. We will also accommodate your food allergies and intolerances.

Do I have to be experienced in yoga?

Our yoga teachers are highly skilled. They manage the class so that people of all skill levels are satisfied and embraced. The goal of adding yoga is to help you relax, open up your creative spirit so you confidently move your book project forward.

How much progress should I expect to make in writing my book?

No one writes a book in 4 days. Our objective is to have you map out your book and teach you a system to optimize publishing success.

Registration Requirements

This book writing retreat 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: