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December 28–30, 2026 | Hotel Verdant | Racine, Wisconsin
You know your story needs to be told. You’ve lived it, learned from it, and seen God’s faithfulness through it. You’re ready to put it into words to help others, but how do you turn a lifetime of experiences into a compelling memoir that people will want to read?
Bring your testimony. Leave with your memoir mapped out, your writing underway, and a clear plan to finish.
Your memoir’s foundation: A clear central message, a defined reader, and an understanding of what you want your book to accomplish.
Your book’s blueprint: A working title, compelling hook, and chapter-by-chapter outline to guide your writing.
Your opening pages underway: Dedicated writing time to begin your manuscript, with professional feedback to strengthen your writing and bring your story together.
A story with purpose: Guidance to identify the themes, turning points, and testimony at the heart of your memoir and shape them into a story that connects with readers.
A plan to finish what you start: Personal writing goals, a realistic writing schedule, and a 60-minute follow-up editorial session with Kimberly and Sue to review your progress and provide further feedback.
Kimberly Joy, champion of women and founder of FEW International Publications, has helped more than 100 women bring their stories to print. Alongside Sue, an experienced editorial partner, she will help you develop your memoir with the perspective of a publisher and the insight of an editor.
You won't simply attend writing workshops and return home with a notebook full of ideas. You’ll work on your book, your structure, your words, and your next steps, with personalized guidance from publishing professionals who understand what it takes to shape a story for publication.
Enjoy three focused days of memoir development, dedicated writing time, meaningful connection with other women, shared meals, and a special Authors’ Welcome Evening at Hotel Verdant’s enchanting Christmas Eave experience near Lake Michigan.
Founding Cohort Pricing
FEW Members: $2,297
Nonmembers: $2,897
Your investment includes three days of guided memoir development, editorial instruction and feedback, writing materials, the Authors’ Welcome Evening, one group lunch, one group dinner, and a 60-minute follow-up editorial session with Kimberly and Sue.
Private hotel accommodations are booked and paid for separately. The group rate is $145 per night, including breakfast, subject to availability and booking deadlines.
Only 10 seats are available.
You have a sacred story. A story someone else may need to hear. Give yourself the time, expertise, and opportunity to begin turning that testimony into a memoir.
December 28–30, 2026 | Hotel Verdant | Racine, Wisconsin
You know your story needs to be told. You’ve lived it, learned from it, and seen God’s faithfulness through it. You’re ready to put it into words to help others, but how do you turn a lifetime of experiences into a compelling memoir that people will want to read?
Bring your testimony. Leave with your memoir mapped out, your writing underway, and a clear plan to finish.
Your memoir’s foundation: A clear central message, a defined reader, and an understanding of what you want your book to accomplish.
Your book’s blueprint: A working title, compelling hook, and chapter-by-chapter outline to guide your writing.
Your opening pages underway: Dedicated writing time to begin your manuscript, with professional feedback to strengthen your writing and bring your story together.
A story with purpose: Guidance to identify the themes, turning points, and testimony at the heart of your memoir and shape them into a story that connects with readers.
A plan to finish what you start: Personal writing goals, a realistic writing schedule, and a 60-minute follow-up editorial session with Kimberly and Sue to review your progress and provide further feedback.
Kimberly Joy, champion of women and founder of FEW International Publications, has helped more than 100 women bring their stories to print. Alongside Sue, an experienced editorial partner, she will help you develop your memoir with the perspective of a publisher and the insight of an editor.
You won't simply attend writing workshops and return home with a notebook full of ideas. You’ll work on your book, your structure, your words, and your next steps, with personalized guidance from publishing professionals who understand what it takes to shape a story for publication.
Enjoy three focused days of memoir development, dedicated writing time, meaningful connection with other women, shared meals, and a special Authors’ Welcome Evening at Hotel Verdant’s enchanting Christmas Eave experience near Lake Michigan.
Founding Cohort Pricing
FEW Members: $2,297
Nonmembers: $2,897
Your investment includes three days of guided memoir development, editorial instruction and feedback, writing materials, the Authors’ Welcome Evening, one group lunch, one group dinner, and a 60-minute follow-up editorial session with Kimberly and Sue.
Private hotel accommodations are booked and paid for separately. The group rate is $145 per night, including breakfast, subject to availability and booking deadlines.
Only 10 seats are available.
You have a sacred story. A story someone else may need to hear. Give yourself the time, expertise, and opportunity to begin turning that testimony into a memoir.