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A retreat for writers of all skill levels. There’s a story in everyone. Let us help you tell yours. Essays, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, reporting, and how to market. It will feature award-winning authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. Read about last year’s retreat: okobojiwriters.substack.com/p/im-back September 27 – 30, 2026 Location: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory There will be panel discussions on memoir, storytelling, fiction, non-fiction, opinion writing, marketing, self-publishing, and more. Do you have a book in mind and want to ask an agent how to get it sold to a traditional publisher? Speakers will also lead interactive sessions with limited participants. All skill sets are welcome. We’ll have fun, too. Come for the learning, make new friends, and have fun on the barge tour of the lake and other activities.