Writing Retreats and Residencies

WRITING 791.10

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

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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.   

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