Writer Escape

Build Your Author Business

Writers Aboard!
Nov 13-21, 2025

Writing a book is only the first step to being an author.

Blue Dragon Publishing can help.

Through Writer Escape, we offer top-tier training, wonderful experiences, and a writing community.

***** Separate track for established authors ****

Your Writers Aboard package includes:

  • Your selected cabin accommodations aboard the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
  • Six (6) Educational Sessions and Two (2) Optional Sessions
  • Two (2) Workshops
  • Two (2) Group Social Activities
  • Group Game Opportunities
  • Three (3) Writing critiques and prizes
  • Interactions/group dinners with presenters
  • Daily onboard meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
  • Beverages; coffee, ice water, ice tea, lemonade and some flavored water
  • Daily onboard entertainment* (comedy shows, games, night clubs, casino, spa, fitness center, live shows, contests, Broadway-style performances)
  • Swimming pools, whirlpools, water slides, and hot tubs
  • Tote Bag with gifts
  • Taxes and Port Fees

Royal Caribbean

Sailing from Baltimore on November 13, your sea days will include classes on publishing, marketing, and pitching to agents.
And you won’t miss out on any ports of call!

Business Expense

Being an author is a business. Invest in yourself and talk to your accountant about how to apply the tax write-off.

Payment Plan

Royal Caribbean makes it easy to invest in yourself through their interest-free payment plans.

Agent Pitch

It’s tough to get noticed. You know the best way not to end up in the slush pile?
Pitch directly to an agent.
You will get one-on-one time with a literary agent to pitch your manuscript and receive feedback.

Network for Life

No one understands the life of an author like other authors. Build your community, establish a critique group, and get readers in your corner before you even get off the ground.

Enjoy!

Who says a business trip can’t be fun? In addition to the author classes and ports of call, you will enjoy delicious dining, exciting entertainment, movies under the stars, and eight pool options.

If you register before April 15, 2025, you get: