Ride the Rails 1-Day Train Retreat
Oct 12, 2024
Seattle and Centralia, WA
The creative process—especially when writing or illustrating for young people—is all about crossing thresholds to navigate unknown and “in between” territory. These range from the dreamy mindset where ideas spring to life, to stories about characters caught between cultures or identities—to the “not there yet” discomfort of unfinished work. Get more comfortable finding your way through these in-between (or liminal) states and learn to harness their power in this one-of-a-kind, day-plus retreat. We’ll dive into and explore betwixt spaces—literally!—including productive time on a moving train. The event will start with a preboarding webinar at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and then we'll meet in Seattle and spend all day, in person, on Saturday, Oct. 12. REFUND POLICY: Because our costs are all paid up front, refunds for cancellations until Oct. 1 will ONLY be available if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. NO REFUNDS AT ALL after Oct. 1.
The retreat will include:
· A 2.5 hour “pre-boarding” webinar on Saturday, Oct. 5, to get acquainted, explore the power and dangers of everything liminal, and share tips for trip preparation.
· A round-trip Amtrak ticket to historic Centralia, WA, on Saturday, Oct.12. (We’ll meet in Seattle & go together.)
· A restaurant lunch plus snacks for the return train
· Inspiring, generative workshop time
• Hours of quiet time to write, draw, or imagine
· Optional adventures, including a cemetery outing (weather permitting)
· A full day of creative community and fun
When: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 AND 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024
Who: All adventurous kidlit creators
Where: On Zoom, at Seattle’s King Street Station, on the move, and at points between
Bargain Cost: $195 for SCBWI members, $215 for nonmembers
Your conductors: Joni Sensel and Holly Huckeba
Warning: Liminal places are unpredictable! Trains, too. We’ll roll with what comes!
Group size will be quite limited, so sign up now to reserve your ticket!
REFUND POLICY: Because our costs are all paid up front, refunds for cancellations prior to Oct. 1 will ONLY be available if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. NO REFUNDS AT ALL after Oct. 1.