Mastery Pathway 2026

September 29 - December 11, 2026

Book the complete Master Pathway, including the Skeleton, Soul, Editorial, and Professional Series and get 20% off listed prices.

Date and Time Details: Each residency will follow this general outline: Tuesday (add-on) 5pm Check-in 5:30-7pm welcome drinks & ice-breakers 7pm Dinner at the Grand Haven / Spring Lake Holiday Inn 8:30-9pm Opening Lesson Wednesday 8-10am Breakfast 10:30am - Noon - First Session Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write 3:30-5pm - Second Session 5:30-7pm - Free write 7pm Dinner at Mud Penny (or your preference) 8:30-9pm Special Reading Thursday 8-10am Breakfast 10:30am - Noon - First Session Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write 3:30-5pm - Second Session 5:30-7pm - Free write 7pm Dinner at Mud Penny (or your preference) 8:30-9pm Open Mic Readings Friday 8-10am Breakfast 10:30-11am - Final Lesson 11am Check-out

Address: Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Muskegon by IHG, West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI, USA

Contact: hello@thirdcoastliterarypress.com

Commuter (No room needed) – $1,580.00
Holiday Inn Standard – $3,180.00
Holiday Inn Water View – $3,580.00

The complete Mastery Pathway includes our Skeleton, Soul, Editorial, and Professional courses. If you are serious about writing that book and getting it published, this is for you.

If you are unable to attend a session in the year you booked, please notify us and we add your reservation to the following year’s corresponding course. All courses must be completed within 24 months. Completion of all series qualifies you for the Masterclass.

2026 Dates:

Skeleton:

September 30 – October 2

(if attending the welcome dinner & drinks September 29, select that as an add-on)

Soul:

October 28-30

(if attending the welcome dinner & drinks October 27, select that as an add-on)

Editorial:

November 11-13

(if attending the welcome dinner & drinks November 10, select that as an add-on)

Professional:

December 9-11

(if attending the welcome dinner & drinks December 8, select that as an add-on)

2027 Dates:

TBD