GREECE WRITERS RETREAT!

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WORK WITH US IN GREECE!

ADVENTURE

From the moment you begin your journey to Patmos, you'll set yourself up for a new level of self-confidence. Traveling builds faith in yourself as you navigate new terrain, make new friends and appreciate a world that is different from your own. 

NETWORK 

Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold. 

EVERYONE WILL SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE THIS WEEK!

Learn more about the Retreat

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

Re-invigorate your senses as you explore the over 25 beaches that is Patmos!


PRIVATE TIME TO WRITE

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

Stay in and write all night. We'll provide you a per diem if you're on a roll and prefer to eat in your hotel room. Because we understand the lfe of a writer. 

PITCH TO PRODUCERS AND EXECS

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE

PITCH TO PRODUCERS AND EXECS

One-on-one opportunities to meet colleagues that you just won't meet on your own. 

NETWORKING MEALS

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

PITCH TO PRODUCERS AND EXECS

Birds of a Feather Flock together. Join ours! Meet the mentors and connect over meals. Get to know your colleagues and make life long friends as you share stories, tips and leads to bring your goals to fruition. 

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

Choose your mentor in advance and upon arrival find notes on your project, tailor made for your script. During the retreat you'll meet twice with your mentor in 2 private sessions, and work to polish your material in this unique and intensive experience.

TIME TO RELAX AND EXPLORE

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

ONE ON ONE CLASSES WITH YOUR CHOSEN MENTOR

At The Good Word Writers Retreat, we believe in providing me time that's spent off the page. Walk on the beach, jump on a bike, explore one of dozens of tiny chapels, have a coffee with a new friend, or spend your time writing alone. 

Discover The 2025 Good Word Writers Retreat in GREECE!

 FIVE NIGHTS SURROUNDED BY LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS IN THE SEASIDE OASIS THAT IS PATMOS, GREECE. 


WORK ONE ON ONE IN FOUR PRIVATE CLASSES WITH YOUR MENTOR,

PITCH TO PRODUCERS AND MORE!

  

SEPTEMBER 20-24, 2025 

PATMOS, GREECE


$5700.00


PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE

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  TOUR THE SACRED CAVE OF THE APOCOLYPSE AND THE MONASTERY IN OUR PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR








  

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2024 ATTENDEES.  

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2023 ATTENDEES.  

DISCOUNT OFFERED FOR TEAMS OF 2!

MEET OUR MENTORS

Josh Menning

Sarah Coursey

Sarah Coursey

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

 Josh, a successful filmmaker, launched his career with the award-winning feature film "Unwavering," distributed globally by Adler & Associates Entertainment. He co-directed "Beverly Hills Bandits" with Vitaliy Versace, featuring Eric Roberts. Josh directed the acclaimed documentary "Gateway to Hope: Overcoming Hero

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

 Josh, a successful filmmaker, launched his career with the award-winning feature film "Unwavering," distributed globally by Adler & Associates Entertainment. He co-directed "Beverly Hills Bandits" with Vitaliy Versace, featuring Eric Roberts. Josh directed the acclaimed documentary "Gateway to Hope: Overcoming Heroin," released in 2018, which received nationwide requests for screenings. His other notable works include the faith-based drama "Song of the Tree Frogs," and collaborations with Karen Abercrombie on "An Angelic Christmas" for Pure Flix and "Angel Mine," based on Jimmy Taaffe’s novel. In 2023, he worked with Nicole Ice as the director of photography on "Gemini", earning multiple film festival nominations. Most recently he has been directing a feature film based on a true story called "A Paralyzed Redemption" featuring Dean Cain, Chocolate for Christmas and the sequel, Marry Me in Greece. 


Sarah Coursey

Sarah Coursey

Sarah Coursey

SVP INTERNATIONAL CONTENT

HAPPY ACCIDENTS 

Highly regarded for her global expertise in content development, acquisitions, sales and coproductions, Sarah's executive experience spans TV movies, feature films, documentaries, series and formats. She is currently SVP, International Content at the deficit-financing film and TV studio Happy Accid

SVP INTERNATIONAL CONTENT

HAPPY ACCIDENTS 

Highly regarded for her global expertise in content development, acquisitions, sales and coproductions, Sarah's executive experience spans TV movies, feature films, documentaries, series and formats. She is currently SVP, International Content at the deficit-financing film and TV studio Happy Accidents. 

 A dynamic and engaging polyglot communicator, Sarah speaks 5 languages. She regularly shares her expertise as a panelist and lecturer at global film and TV conferences. She has held speaking engagements at NATPE, DISCOP, Rose d’Or and European Broadcasting Union. Since 2016, she has been an International Emmys judge. She is also a contributor to the industry blog Format Espresso.   She is now developing series for the US and Canada, co-developing with US and European partners, and adapting a book into a feature screenplay.   Sarah is also a sommelier, blogger and food & wine expert, creating London's first Slow Food Festival. 


Bruce Johnson

Sarah Coursey

Bruce Johnson

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER

FOXFIELD ENTERTAINMENT 

A multiple Emmy Award winner, Bruce Johnson has worked as a writer, director, producer and studio executive in Hollywood for over 30 years. During that time, he has produced over 50 movies and numerous series. In recent years, he has written and produced several romantic comedies for Hallma

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER

FOXFIELD ENTERTAINMENT 

A multiple Emmy Award winner, Bruce Johnson has worked as a writer, director, producer and studio executive in Hollywood for over 30 years. During that time, he has produced over 50 movies and numerous series. In recent years, he has written and produced several romantic comedies for Hallmark Channel including Marry Me in Yosemite (which he also directed),  Journey of My Heart, and Love on the Slopes. 

In addition to his Hallmark productions, he has produced programs for Universal Studios, Fox, Lifetime, HBO, Disney Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and PBS. A specialist in high-quality family entertainment, he founded Foxfield Entertainment in 2011 to focus exclusively on writing,

developing and producing movies and limited series. Foxfield’s current development slate
includes romantic comedies, mysteries, adventures, inspirational stories, and concept-driven  independent movies. The company is selectively looking for material that can be sold to and produced for such outlets as Netflix, PureFlix, and Amazon Prime along with Lifetime,  Hallmark, Great American Family and others. A native of Minneapolis, Johnson received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, with studies in film, English and education 

MEET OUR MENTORS

Kim Hornsby

Marti King Young

Kim Hornsby

WRITER, PRODUCER, PRODUCER'S REP.

 

KIM HORNSBY is a USA Today Bestselling Author and Screenwriter known for adapting her novels to screenplays.  Her most recent sale, a Christmas film, COMFORT AND JOY will was produced this past April. 


With 16 novels and as many screenplays Kim is also a movie producer – her Family Adventure, BRAVING RAPID

WRITER, PRODUCER, PRODUCER'S REP.

 

KIM HORNSBY is a USA Today Bestselling Author and Screenwriter known for adapting her novels to screenplays.  Her most recent sale, a Christmas film, COMFORT AND JOY will was produced this past April. 


With 16 novels and as many screenplays Kim is also a movie producer – her Family Adventure, BRAVING RAPIDS, was recently released and can be seen on various streaming platforms.


Her bestselling novel, THE DREAM JUMPER’S PROMISE, is n pre-Production and her Christmas Romance CHRISTMAS IN CRYSTAL CREEK is in Development with Kim producing. 


As a producer, she has two Indie movies in post-production seeking distribution. Kim writes from a desk overlooking her forested acreage on an island off Seattle conjuring up gutsy heroines among diverse and inclusive characters to represent real life. 

COMING SOON

Marti King Young

Kim Hornsby

NEW MENTOR ANNOUNCEMENT


Marti King Young

Marti King Young

Marti King Young

ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WILL TRENT 


Marti King Young is not just a writer, director, and producer; she's a passionate advocate for independent filmmaking and creative expression.  With notable works like the award-winning "The Adventures of Wonderboy," Marti has not only entertained audiences but also used her platform to champ

ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WILL TRENT 


Marti King Young is not just a writer, director, and producer; she's a passionate advocate for independent filmmaking and creative expression.  With notable works like the award-winning "The Adventures of Wonderboy," Marti has not only entertained audiences but also used her platform to champion social activism. 


Through her collaborations with industry giants like Nina Jacobson and Sheryl Anderson, she's paved the way for inclusivity and diversity in major productions. Marti's worked on hits such as Annabelle Comes Home, The Conjuring3, Sweet Magnolias, Class of '09, Genuis: Aretha, and she is currently working on the ABC hit series, Will Trent. 




The 2nd Annual Business of Christmas Writers Retreat SOLVANG

December 8-10TH 2025

For Christmas Movie Writers, this one is for you. Pitch to Producers, Network, Gain knowledge about selling your script and bask in the wonder of the season in this fairytlale like setting. 


EARLY PRICING $1699.00* THROUGH AUGUST 30

$1899.00 AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 30 

$2100 OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 30

DECEMBER 8 AT 2PM THROUGH DECEMBER 10 AT 2PM

*DOUBLE OCCUPANCY RATE

WORK ONE FOR ONE FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE

Meet our Mentors

Liz Yost - Development Exec

Scotty Mullen- Writer, Producer, CD

Kim Hornsby - Writer, Producer

Jen Snow- Writer, Novelist

Candace Cain - Writer, Director, Producer

SOLVANG 2025 SPEAKERS

Kim Hornsby

Scotty Mullen

Kim Hornsby

WRITER, PRODUCER, PRODUCER'S REP.

Kim specializes in mentoring writers, let her help you polish your material. Once you have Kim on your side, she'll be a friend forever and your work willl SHINE!

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9530129/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1

 


IMDB LINK

Liz Yost

Scotty Mullen

Kim Hornsby

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Specify Liz in Solvang and get ready to be wowed. She's overseen a thousand movies at Hallmark in her career. WE LOVE LIZ!

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0592907




Scotty Mullen

Scotty Mullen

Scotty Mullen

WRITER, CASTING DIRECTOR, PRODUCER

Smart, Funny, FUN AND CONNECTED. Choose Scotty for your notes. A TRIPLE THREAT!


https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1797032/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1


SOLVANG 2025 SPEAKERS

Jen Snow

Candy Cain

Candy Cain

WRITER, PRODUCER

Work One on One with Jen this week, you'll be hard pressed to find a kinder or more generous writer with a GIANT talent. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10591316/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_jennifer%2520snow





 

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IMDB LINK

Candy Cain

Candy Cain

Candy Cain

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER

Request Candy as your Mentor and get notes on your script. With over two dozen produced CHRISTMAS MOVIES, THIS WRITER IS A POWERHOUSE! 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0176941/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_candace%2520cain


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