Professional Series

December 8 - 11, 2026

Date and Time Details: ​​ 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) – $395.00
  • Holiday Inn Standard – $795.00
  • Holiday Inn Water View – $895.00
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You’ve poured your heart and soul and blood into your manuscript. In this course, you’ll learn how to pitch it to agents, publishers,  and readers. How to stay sane during the submission process. How to gain an audience, make money, and turn writing into a business, with tax write-offs and all.

Initial booking includes all instructor-led lessons Wednesday – Friday, breakfast & lunch for hotel guests / lunch only for commuters, and gifts.

Tuesday night welcome dinner and drinks is available as an additional item.