Invest in your future: treat your writing, editing, or speaking as a career, not a hobby

Get a tax deduction – this is a business expense

Avoid making typical beginner mistakes by learning the ropes from professionals

Sharpen your skills

Make contacts with industry professionals

Discover new markets

Get insider's information

Discover different writing genres & styles

Relish a get-away weekend to recharge your batteries

Connect with peers who share your interests

Obtain helpful advice

Gain fresh insights

Get feedback on your manuscripts

Explore other fields, such as speaking or editing

Learn valuable tips

Pitch ideas to editors, agents & publishers during one-on-one appointments

Enjoy stimulating conversations over coffee breaks & home-cooked meals

Read your work aloud to appreciative listeners during open-mike reading sessions

Stock up on great books about writing

Fire up your creativity

Get inspired & encouraged

Join in prayer & joyful worship with fellow Christians from diverse denominational backgrounds

Relax outdoors in the beautiful grounds

Delight in a spiritual retreat to nourish your soul