Createcation Book Writing Retreats
Write Your Book in Community—Not in Isolation
Because no NYT bestseller was ever written alone. Why should yours be?
Createcation Book Writing Retreats
Write Your Book in Community—Not in Isolation
Because no NYT bestseller was ever written alone. Why should yours be?
They say writing a book is a solo journey
They’re wrong.
Every New York Times bestseller, every book thats changing lives, and every story thats stood the test of time is not written in isolation.
It takes collaboration, community, and support—editors, publishers, coaches, and a village of believers who made sure that book saw the light of day.
So why should your book be any different?
What if, instead of struggling for years, you could make more progress in 4 days than you have in the last 4 years?
Upcoming Createcations
Finish Your F*cking Book
Christchurch,
New Zealand
April 10-13, 2025
Find Your Voice
Edinburgh, Scotland
July 24-27, 2025
Find Your Voice
Ubud, Bali
September 25-28, 2025
Find Your Voice
Vancouver Island, Canada
October 9-12, 2025
Welcome to Createcation (or Writecation if you prefer)
Where Book Dreamers Become Authors
This isn’t just another writers’ retreat where you scribble a few pages, sip wine, and go home with nothing but good intentions. This is an immersive, high-touch experience where you leave with chapters written, clarity gained, and a publishing roadmap in your hands.
- You’ll write—actual chapters, not just notes.
- You’ll get coached—so you never feel lost in the process.
- You’ll break through mental blocks—because writing a book is as much about clarity as it is about words.
You don’t have to be “ready.” You don’t even have to be confident. You just have to have that dream—the dream of holding your book in your hands.
What Others Are Saying
Why Me? Why This?
(And why you should be clicking that "Apply Now" button already.)
This isn’t just another writers’ retreat where you scribble a few pages, sip wine, and go home with nothing but good intentions. This is an immersive, high-touch experience where you leave with chapters written, clarity gained, and a publishing roadmap in your hands.
Hey, I’m Crystal. 4x New York Times bestselling ghostwriter. Book Coach. Createcation Hostess. Creative instigator. Master of turning “someday” into “DONE.”
If we’re being real, I’ve spent my life as a storykeeper. People tell me things they’ve never said out loud. Sometimes, things they never meant to.
That’s because I don’t do surface-level writing (or conversation). Neither should you.
- I’ve helped CEOs, changemakers, and visionary thinkers tell their stories in a way that builds legacies, launches careers, and turns ideas into bestsellers.
- I’ve ghostwritten for some of the biggest names in business (you’ve definitely read something I’ve written).
- My storytelling framework and Quantum Copy Method has been used by thousands of authors (including those NYT bestsellers) to write and sell their books.
- My clients walk away with more than a book—they leave with clarity, impact, and momentum.
And now, I’m inviting you to do the same.
Fair Warning:
I’m not here to hold your hand and tell you what a special little genius you are. I’m here to get your book written. And I won’t let you leave without making serious progress.
Two Retreats, One Mission:
Get Your Book Written
Find Your Voice: Createcation
Find Your Voice Createcation is a 4-day retreat for aspiring and experienced authors who feel the pull to write but don’t know where to start. You don’t need to be a “good writer” or have a fully fleshed-out idea—just the desire to begin. Using a proven storytelling framework, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and strategy to write with ease, break through self-doubt, and craft the powerful first pages of your book. Perfect for first-time authors, thought leaders, and business owners ready to turn “someday” into now.
Find Your Voice Createcations 2025
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland – July 24-27, 2025
📍 Ubud, Bali – September 25-28, 2025
📍 Vancouver Island, Canada – October 9-12, 2025
Finish Your F*cking Book Retreat
Finish Your F*cking Book Retreat is for writers who started strong but got stuck—whether at 50%, 75%, or even 90%. This laser-focused retreat provides expert coaching, a distraction-free writing zone, and a proven storytelling framework to refine and finalize your book. You’ll get personalized feedback, structure, and strategy to walk away with a polished draft or a clear action plan. Perfect for serious writers ready to stop procrastinating and finally finish their book.
Finish Your F*cking Book Retreat 2025
📍 Christchurch, New Zealand – April 10-13, 2025
What Makes Createcation Different?
- Small & Intimate – Just 6 writers per retreat. No distractions, no massive crowds—just deep, focused work.
- 1:1 Coaching with Me – You get a personal pre-retreat book coaching session to set you up for success.
- Community That Goes Beyond – A private WhatsApp group to keep the momentum going + access to an Exclusive Publishing Roadmap to guide your next steps.
- Rapid Results – You will make more progress in 4 days than you have in years.
- The Storytelling Framework That Works – Save yourself months (even years) of wasted effort.
- Results (Not Just Inspiration) – You’ll leave with actual pages written, a clear direction, and a plan to get your book into the world.
What Makes Createcation Different?
- Small & Intimate – Just 6 writers per retreat. No distractions, no massive crowds—just deep, focused work.
- 1:1 Coaching with Me – You get a personal pre-retreat book coaching session to set you up for success.
- Community That Goes Beyond – A private WhatsApp group to keep the momentum going + access to an Exclusive Publishing Roadmap to guide your next steps.
- Rapid Results – You will make more progress in 4 days than you have in years.
- The Storytelling Framework That Works – Save yourself months (even years) of wasted effort.
- Results (Not Just Inspiration) – You’ll leave with actual pages written, a clear direction, and a plan to get your book into the world.
Investment & Booking Details
2,999 USD per retreat
Includes:
- 4-star+ accommodations (location revealed 4 weeks prior—trust the magic)
- Meals & snacks (because a well-fed writer is a happy writer)
- Retreat workshops, coaching, and deep-dive sessions
Early Booking Bonus: Save $500 USD when you book 6+ months in advance.
***All Createcations MUST be booked at least 6 weeks in advance.
No exceptions.
📍 Only 6 spots per retreat.
No last-minute add-ons.
No extras. Just real, tangible progress.
About the Secret Locations
Yes, you’ll know the city & dates, but where we stay? That’s a surprise until 4 weeks before.
Why? Because part of this experience is trusting the process. You’ve got a book to write and I’m going to make sure you do just that… but make no mistake, I’m bougie and like my creature comforts – so it’ll be cozy and magical for an effortless and enigmatic Word Magic experience.
Each retreat is held in stunning, carefully curated accommodations designed to:
- Inspire your best writing
- Immerse you in creativity
- Remove all distractions so you can fully commit to your book (altho there will be wifi - a writers must-have).
From luxury estates to serene ocean-view hideaways, every location is chosen with one goal in mind: getting your book written… and maybe making you say “WOW” about 17,652 times.
About the Secret Locations
Yes, you’ll know the city & dates, but where we stay? That’s a surprise until 4 weeks before.
Why? Because part of this experience is trusting the process. You’ve got a book to write and I’m going to make sure you do just that… but make no mistake, I’m bougie and like my creature comforts – so it’ll be cozy and magical for an effortless and enigmatic Word Magic experience.
Each retreat is held in stunning, carefully curated accommodations designed to:
- Inspire your best writing
- Immerse you in creativity
- Remove all distractions so you can fully commit to your book (altho there will be wifi - a writers must-have).
From luxury estates to serene ocean-view hideaways, every location is chosen with one goal in mind: getting your book written… and maybe making you say “WOW” about 17,652 times.
Write On!
Your book isn’t going to write itself. But together, we can make it happen.
P.S. The only difference between “someday” and “done” is action. Let’s make your book happen. Your Createcation and community awaits.
It’s time for an FAQ
Got Cold Fingers?(because most of us can’t write with our feet)
Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Createcation (But Were Afraid to Ask)
So… what exactly is a Createcation?
Glad you asked! A Createcation is part book-writing retreat, part creative breakthrough, part “holy sh*t, I’m actually doing this”. It’s an intimate, high-touch experience where you don’t just talk about writing a book—you actually write it.
For four days, you’ll step away from the distractions of life, immerse yourself in the writing process, and work with a 4x NYT bestselling ghostwriter (hi, that’s me!) to bring your book to life. Plus, you’ll do it in a community—because writing alone is overrated, and no NYT bestseller was ever written in isolation (and I would know)!
I’ve thought about writing a book forever, but I’m not sure if I’m “ready.” Should I apply?
If you’re waiting to feel “ready,” you’ll be waiting forever. Let’s be real: no one feels ready to write a book until they actually start writing it.
If you have:
* A dream of writing a book
* A story or message that won’t leave you alone
* The deep-down knowing that you’ll regret NOT doing this…
Then yes, you should absolutely apply.
We’ve got two retreats to meet you exactly where you are:
- Find Your Voice: Createcation (for those at the “I want to write a book but don’t know where to start” stage)
- Finish Your F*cking Book Retreat (for those who are 50-90% done and need to get it across the damn finish line)
Which one’s calling your name?
Do I need to be a good writer?
Nope. Not even a little. In fact, some of my best clients started off thinking they weren’t good writers. Spoiler: they were wrong.
Here’s what you actually need:
- A desire to write a book
- A willingness to show up, do the work, and trust the process
- A love of story (or at least an interest in telling one)
The rest? That’s what I’m here for. I’ll teach you the storytelling framework I’ve used to write NYT bestsellers and show you how to write your book in a way that makes sense for YOU.
Where are these Createcations happening?
Ooooh, you’re in for a treat! In 2025, Createcations will be held in:
📍 Christchurch, New Zealand – April 10-13, 2025 (Finish Your Fcking Book Retreat*)
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland – July 24-27, 2025 (Find Your Voice Createcation)
📍 Ubud, Bali – September 25-28, 2025 (Find Your Voice Createcation)
📍 Vancouver Island, Canada – October 9-12, 2025 (Find Your Voice Createcation)
And yes, the exact location within each city remains a mystery until four weeks before. Why? Because part of the creative magic is surrendering to the experience. You focus on writing. I focus on curating a location that makes you say, “Holy sh*t, this place is perfect.”
Think: luxury estates, charming villas, and stunning hideaways designed to remove distractions and keep your writing muse happy. Most attendees will have their very own room (friends may share from time to time) and enough space to stretch out whether you need silence & solitude or communal conversation.
A little location hint:
Studies suggest that natural environments, especially those near water, boost divergent thinking, the type of thinking crucial for storytelling and problem-solving.
Negative Ions = Positive Brain – Flowing water releases negative ions, which increase serotonin levels in the brain. This can boost mood, reduce anxiety, and make the creative process feel effortless.
Science says you’ll write better, think clearer, and feel more inspired based on environment. And honestly? If Hemingway, Thoreau, and Woolf swore by writing near water, who are we to argue?
Now, grab that pen and let’s make waves.
P.S. There’s a reason I live on one of the world’s most gorgeous islands right on the water.
What’s included in the retreat price?
Everything you need to write your book (except your laptop and brain).
That means:
- 4-star+ accommodations (trust me, you’ll be very comfortable)
- All meals & snacks (because creativity burns calories)
- Expert coaching & guidance from a 4x NYT bestselling ghostwriter
- The Storytelling Framework (aka the system that saves you months of wasted effort)
- A community of writers who GET IT (no explaining your wild ideas to confused family members)
- A pre-retreat 1:1 coaching call to make sure you arrive ready
- A private WhatsApp group to keep the momentum going post-retreat
- An Exclusive Publishing Roadmap so you don’t get stuck post-retreat
The only thing you need to handle? Your travel to the retreat location. Other than that, I’ve got you covered.
How many spots are available?
Just 6 per retreat—and I mean that. No exceptions. No “can you squeeze in one more?” This is an intimate experience, and I keep it that way on purpose. Personalized attention = better books.
What happens after the retreat? Will I magically have a finished book?
If you’re at the Finish Your F*cking Book Retreat, then YES—you could leave with a fully completed book (or damn close to it).
If you’re at Find Your Voice: Createcation, you’ll leave with:
✔️ A clear book concept
✔️ A structured outline
✔️ The first solid pages of your book
✔️ A roadmap to keep writing with clarity & confidence
And no worries—you won’t be left hanging after the retreat. You’ll have access to a private community, plus options for continued coaching & support if you want it.
What’s the investment?
2,999 USD per retreat.
Early Booking Bonus: Save $500 USD when you book 6+ months in advance.
ALL Createcations must be booked at least 6 weeks in advance. No last-minute add-ons.
Can I do a payment plan?
Nope. But trust me, you’ll be so glad you invested in yourself.
Is this retreat only for a certain type of book?
Nope! We welcome:
📖 Memoirs
📖 Business & personal development books
📖 Thought leadership books
📖 Nonfiction that makes an impact
📖 Fiction (if you’re serious about getting it done!)
But if you’re writing something like, say, a book about your cat’s past lives as a wizard—we might need to chat first.
Who runs this retreat? And why should I trust them with my book?
Oh hi, that’s me! Crystal Adair-Benning.
I’m a 4x NYT bestselling ghostwriter who’s spent my career turning ideas into books that sell. I’ve worked with CEOs, entrepreneurs, creatives, and thought leaders to craft industry-defining books that change lives.
I’m also a former luxury event planner, so I know how to create a seamless, five-star experience—where the only thing you have to focus on is your words.
What my clients say:
“I thought I was writing one book. After working with Crystal, I walked away with NINE mapped out and ready to go.”
“Her storytelling framework took what used to take months of book planning and condensed it into hours. GAME. CHANGER.”
“I came in thinking I was writing a business book and left with a life-changing memoir.”
Your book is safe with me. So… are you in?
How do I apply?
Click below, fill out the (sassy & fun) application, and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours!
You can keep saying “someday,” or you can book the retreat that finally gets your book written. The choice is yours.
Consider Yourself Warned: Spots are extremely limited. Apply now before someone else takes yours.
