Createcation 2027 · 6 writers, 4 days

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a Createcation.6 writers. 4 days.

Tell me what you are writing and which room you think you belong in. I read every application myself, usually within 2 business days.

If a retreat is the wrong call for your book, I will say so and tell you what I would do instead. That has happened, and the people it happened to still thank me.

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Writers working together at a Createcation retreat
“Crystal is the only ghostwriter and writing coach I recommend! I’ve seen Crystal on stage numerous times, witnessed her book coaching live, and participated in her book writing retreat.”
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6
Writers Per Room
4
Days
4
Rooms in 2027
90
Days to a first draft
$7,500 USD ✦ 6 writers ✦ 4 days ✦ Victoria ✦ Niagara-on-the-Lake ✦ Queenstown ✦ Sydney ✦ 90 days to a first draft ✦ $7,500 USD ✦ 6 writers ✦ 4 days ✦ Victoria ✦ Niagara-on-the-Lake ✦ Queenstown ✦ Sydney ✦ 90 days to a first draft ✦

4 rooms. Pick yours.

February 18-21, 2027 · Applications close January 21st, 2027

Victoria BC

My home island. Rain outside, words inside.

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July 8-11, 2027 · Applications close June 10th, 2027

Niagara-on-the-Lake ON

Ontario wine country. Word count first, wine after.

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November 11-14, 2027 · Applications close October 14th, 2027

Queenstown NZ

Adventure capital of the world. Your greatest adventure.

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December 2-5, 2027 · Applications close November 4th, 2027

Sydney AU

Summer on the harbour. A harbour view, darling.

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2026: Christchurch and Melbourne. Both SOLD OUT.

How it goes

I read every applicationmyself.

Me, not an assistant and not a form robot. If the room is wrong for your book I will say so, and I will tell you what is right instead.

What happens after you hit send.

  1. I read it. Me, not an assistant. Usually within 2 business days.
  2. We talk. If it looks like a fit, I will set up a call to make sure the room is right for the book.
  3. You are in. Deposit, then the venue and the full run of show land in your inbox 4 weeks out.
Where next

You pick.I'll pack.

You have a city in your head right now. Possibly one I’ve never mentioned. Come on your own or bring up to 6 writers, pick the dates, and I’ll get on the plane.

Tell me where

Tell me about your book.

5 questions. It takes about 3 minutes.

Most people pair the 4 days with 90 days of 1:1 coaching after. $15,000 USD all in, and you finish with a first draft ready for an editor.

Not sure which room?

Put “not sure” in the retreat question and tell me where you are with the book. Sorting that out is my job, not yours.