Pen & Platform Author Branding Retreat

Name(Required)

First Last

Nickname/Prefer to be Called(Required)

Let Us Know If You Have Preferred Pronouns

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Ok to text you?(Required)

Yes

How did you hear about the retreat?(Required)

Friday Check-in Time(Required)

Check in is Friday, April 12th between 12:00pm and 4pm. Let us know what time you expect to arrive. (You can always change this, but this will help us plan one-on-one meetings that day.)

Do you have any mobility issues?(Required)

As we assign rooms, this can help us know whether to keep you on the main floor, where there are no stairs.

Dietary Restrictions(Required)

Select all that apply.

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

None – Anything goes!

Any allergies we should know about?

Tell us your favorite snacks and favorite drinks.(Required)

We want to know if you’re a coffee or tea person (hot or cold), or if there’s a snack that’s a must have while you’re writing or being creative.

Do you prefer mocktails or cocktails?(Required)

Mocktails

Cocktails

Neither

Select what you like.(Required)

Check any and all that you like.

Red Wine

White Wine

Liquor/Mixed Drinks

Water

Diet Soda

Full Sugar Soda

Your Writing Life

What name do your write under?

Do you have a pen name?

What do you write?

From poetry to essay, fiction to non-fiction – let us know what type of writing you do. Whether you write in the business realm, memoir, or mystery, as much detail as you can provide will be helpful.

At what you point are you in your writing journey?

Let us know if you’re new to the writing world, if you’ve been at this for awhile, if you’re working on a book for publication (and if so, when are expecting to publish) – give us some insight into your writing world.

Do you have a website? If so, list it below.

Tell us a little bit about your author brand so far. Whether you have one established or you're starting from scratch – if you're happy with what you have or want a change.

Tell us what colors you feel fit your vibe or brand – and why.

Think of your author persona and your style of writing – if it was a color what color would it be and why. Or if you already have colors you are using and like – what are they and why did you choose them.

If you have social media accounts set up, put their links or @ handles below.

Do you have an email list or subscriber list?

Whether to an email newsletter, an online newsletter or article (like Substack or Medium), podcast – or other audience gaining platforms.

If you DO have an email list/subscriber list – how many people are on it?

If you DO have an email/subscriber list – how frequently are you posting/emailing content?

How technologically savvy are you?

Let us know how comfortable you are with online programs, smartphones, using apps, posting to social media, filming videos (for Reels/TikToks), etc… or if this is not your sweet spot or you have concerns, let us know that too.

Anything else you feel would be helpful for us to know? Tell us here.

Pen & Platform Author Branding Retreat

Information Form

Your Writing Life