Day 1
Find the story
Settle in, meet your group, choose your book idea, and map out the message you want to share.
Monthly retreats · At Kim's home · Just nine guests
YOUR BOOK
STARTS HERE.
You've had the idea. You've pictured your book. Now give yourself the time, support, and space to start writing it.
Come meet Kim Groshek at her home for an intimate writing retreat. Learn the tricks, tips, stories, and lessons she has gathered through years of writing, speaking, building businesses, and helping others make their next move.
Choose the month I want to comeMonthly gatherings are capped at nine guests. Retreats are offered until each month's places are filled.
One idea. One first draft.
One decision to begin.
One decision to begin.
Every monthChoose a month that works for you
9 guests maxSmall, personal, hands-on
At Kim's homeExact address shared privately
Your bookFrom an idea to real pages
The First Draft Weekend™
STOP WAITING.
START WRITING.
Maybe you've been saying, “One day I'll write that book.” Maybe you've started and stopped. Maybe you have a story, a message, or years of experience you want to turn into something people can read.
This is your invitation to begin. Kim will share her writing process, the lessons she's learned, and simple ways to turn your thoughts into chapters. You'll have time to write, ask questions, get feedback, and make a plan for what comes next.
You'll leave with your idea shaped into a working outline, real pages written, and next steps toward a finished manuscript and eventual publication.
What we'll work on
FROM YOUR IDEA
TO THE PAGE.
01 / FIND YOUR MESSAGE
Know what to write
Find the story or idea that matters most. Decide who your book is for and what you want your reader to take away.
02 / BUILD THE BOOK
Make a simple plan
Shape an outline, choose chapters, and learn how to turn stories and lessons into a book readers can follow.
03 / GET WORDS DOWN
Start your first draft
Practice writing sprints, prompts, voice notes, and other tricks that help you write without getting stuck on perfection.
04 / FIND YOUR VOICE
Sound like you
Write with honesty and clarity. Explore scenes, personal stories, and practical lessons that bring your ideas to life.
05 / LEARN THE PATH
See how publishing works
Learn what comes after a draft: revision, feedback, editing, design, publishing paths, and sharing your book.
06 / KEEP MOVING
Leave with a next step
Build a simple 30-day writing plan so the work continues after you go home.
“If you can think it, you can create it. Let's get your book started.”
A sample three-day retreat flow
WRITE. LEARN.
HAVE FUN.
This is a small, interactive experience, not three days of lectures. Specific dates and daily times for each month are shared during enrollment.
Day 2
Write the pages
Learn Kim's writing tools, practice short writing sessions, ask questions, and get real words on paper.
Day 3
Build the next chapter
Review what you've created, explore publishing next steps, and leave with your personal writing plan.
Meet your host
COME WRITE
WITH KIM.
Kim Groshek
Founder, NorthStar Leadership Institute
Creator, The One Decision Method™
“I love helping people take the idea they've been carrying around and finally do something with it. I have learned so much through writing, speaking, leading, and trying new things. I want to share what works, what I've learned the hard way, and the small steps that get a book moving.
Come to my home. Bring your ideas and your questions. We'll write, learn, share, and have some fun along the way.”
— Kim
Monthly invitations · Limited to nine
CHOOSE YOUR
MONTH.
Monthly retreats are offered at Kim's home. Each gathering is limited to nine guests so everyone has space to write and receive personal attention.
- Pick the month you'd like to attend
- Share what you hope to write
- Receive dates, pricing, and retreat details
- Confirm and pay for your seat once details are agreed
Retreats are available until they are full. Requests are handled in the order received, subject to actual capacity.
Request your retreat place
I'd love to come!
Choose a month below. This form opens an email to Kim's team with your details. It does not reserve a seat or take payment.
Good to know
YOUR QUESTIONS,
ANSWERED.
Are retreats really available every month?
The plan is to offer a small retreat each month, with up to nine guests. Exact dates and whether a particular month still has openings will be confirmed by Kim's team.
What if I don't know how to write a book?
You're welcome. You can arrive with only an idea. You'll learn simple ways to organize it, write pages, and see the road ahead.
Will my entire book be written and published during the retreat?
No. The goal is to start your book, create a working outline, make meaningful writing progress, and understand your next publishing steps. Every writer moves at a different pace.
Where is the retreat, and is overnight lodging included?
The retreat is held at Kim's home. The exact address, overnight arrangements, meals, schedule, price, and other practical details will be shared before you commit or make travel plans.
Does choosing a month reserve a spot?
No. It starts the conversation. Your seat is only confirmed after the team verifies capacity and you complete the agreed registration and payment process.