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Writing Retreats and Residencies

WRITING 791.10

Learn how to build community and further your writing through successful retreats and residencies.

What you can learn.

How to select retreats and residencies that will be a good fit for your work-in-progress
What to expect from the application and jurying process
How to set realistic and achievable goals for your time at these offerings
How to build your writing community and network

About this course:

Writing retreats and residencies can be incredible opportunities for community and craft development. But identifying which offerings are right for your work, navigating the application process, and preparing for the limited time can be a challenge. Learn how seasoned writers approach writing residencies and retreats and get insight from behind-the-scenes on how to make the most of these unique opportunities for writers. This panel discussion will feature writers with experience as retreats and residencies attendees alongside writers who have developed and founded opportunities for other writers.

Winter 2025 Schedule

February 24

Monday 4:00PM - 6:00PM PT

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment open only to WP NOW members. Internet access required.

Panelists include writers Ploi Pirapokin and Brian Sonia-Wallace, CineStory founders Colette Sartor and Lisanne Sartor, and The Writers’ Lab founders Nitza Wilon and Elizabeth Kaden.

Course Requirements

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Online

Mon Feb 24, 2025

4:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

Remote Classroom