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X-WR-CALDESC:After a 2-year hiatus North of 45 Retreat for Writers will\, o
 nce again\, hold an in-person gathering for writers of any genre or level 
 experience. The all-inclusive retreat will be held at Chamberlin’s Ole For
 est Inn in Curtis\, MI.\nAttendees can look forward to workshops taught by
  notable authors\, to encourage creativity\, hone skills\, and build commu
 nity with other writers. Participants have opportunities to read their wor
 k aloud and receive feedback from their peers that is both affirming and c
 onstructive. A reading by the staff authors is held at the Erickson Center
  and is open to the public.  \n\nAny adult who has a passion for writing\,
  a desire to pursue the craft\, or who feels a need to get away from the d
 istractions of everyday living to explore and/or indulge their interest is
  welcome.  “The retreat is for adults who write\, or are interested in wri
 ting\,” said AnnMarie Rowland\, who has directed the retreat since its inc
 eption in 2010. “Whether it’s poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction…whether yo
 u’re a well-published author or just beginning… North of 45 is a ‘safe’ pl
 ace for you to stretch yourself as a writer.” \n\nLeading workshops for th
 e May 2022 event will be Ann Rowland\, Rob Ritchie and Michal Jacot. \n\nR
 ob Ritchie is a three-time novelist\, prolific songwriter/poet\, freelance
  editor\, and insightful teacher. His quiet demeanor and keen wit create a
 n atmosphere of safety for writers of all levels. He’s back by popular dem
 and to again encourage writers of all genres. He resides in Wiarton\, Onta
 rio. \n\nAnnMarie Rowland is a columnist\, poet\, writing workshop leader\
 , songwriter\, and touring musician. In addition to the North of 45 Retrea
 t for Writers\, Word Compass Retreat for Writers\, was the director of Joh
 nathan Rand’s Author Quest\, and has taught creative writing workshops at 
 the Sharjah (UAE) International Book Fair and Children’s Reading Festival.
   Her work has appeared in many regional magazines and newspapers\, Chicke
 n Soup for the Soul\, and others. She lives in Coldwater\, Michigan and Ow
 en Sound\, Ontario.\n\nPrimary sponsorship for North of 45 comes from Cham
 berlin’s Ole Forest Inn and the Erickson Center for the Arts. Business Spo
 nsors: Bedrock Data\, Curtis Service/Kozy's Resort\, Northern Wings Repair
 \, Author Quest\n \nFor more information about the North of 45 Retreat\, t
 o register\, or to become a sponsor\, please contact Kelly Chamberlin\, 80
 0-292-0440. www.ericksoncenter.org www.chamberlinsinn.com
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DESCRIPTION:After a 2-year hiatus North of 45 Retreat for Writers will\, on
 ce again\, hold an in-person gathering for writers of any genre or level e
 xperience. The all-inclusive retreat will be held at Chamberlin’s Ole Fore
 st Inn in Curtis\, MI.\nAttendees can look forward to workshops taught by 
 notable authors\, to encourage creativity\, hone skills\, and build commun
 ity with other writers. Participants have opportunities to read their work
  aloud and receive feedback from their peers that is both affirming and co
 nstructive. A reading by the staff authors is held at the Erickson Center 
 and is open to the public.  \n\nAny adult who has a passion for writing\, 
 a desire to pursue the craft\, or who feels a need to get away from the di
 stractions of everyday living to explore and/or indulge their interest is 
 welcome.  “The retreat is for adults who write\, or are interested in writ
 ing\,” said AnnMarie Rowland\, who has directed the retreat since its ince
 ption in 2010. “Whether it’s poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction…whether you
 ’re a well-published author or just beginning… North of 45 is a ‘safe’ pla
 ce for you to stretch yourself as a writer.” \n\nLeading workshops for the
  May 2022 event will be Ann Rowland\, Rob Ritchie and Michal Jacot. \n\nRo
 b Ritchie is a three-time novelist\, prolific songwriter/poet\, freelance 
 editor\, and insightful teacher. His quiet demeanor and keen wit create an
  atmosphere of safety for writers of all levels. He’s back by popular dema
 nd to again encourage writers of all genres. He resides in Wiarton\, Ontar
 io. \n\nAnnMarie Rowland is a columnist\, poet\, writing workshop leader\,
  songwriter\, and touring musician. In addition to the North of 45 Retreat
  for Writers\, Word Compass Retreat for Writers\, was the director of John
 athan Rand’s Author Quest\, and has taught creative writing workshops at t
 he Sharjah (UAE) International Book Fair and Children’s Reading Festival. 
  Her work has appeared in many regional magazines and newspapers\, Chicken
  Soup for the Soul\, and others. She lives in Coldwater\, Michigan and Owe
 n Sound\, Ontario.\n\nPrimary sponsorship for North of 45 comes from Chamb
 erlin’s Ole Forest Inn and the Erickson Center for the Arts. Business Spon
 sors: Bedrock Data\, Curtis Service/Kozy's Resort\, Northern Wings Repair\
 , Author Quest\n \nFor more information about the North of 45 Retreat\, to
  register\, or to become a sponsor\, please contact Kelly Chamberlin\, 800
 -292-0440. www.ericksoncenter.org www.chamberlinsinn.com
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