Overview
In-person 6-Day/5-Night Workshop and Retreat with a Full Novel Critique Included:
This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 85,000 words)* of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and two private consultations provided. Attention in an intimate setting makes this program one that guarantees significant progress in preparation for submission. This Whole Novel Workshop is specifically designed for writers of novels for children and teens.
Apply on or before August 17 (with final notifications on or before August 24). There is no fee to apply.
Optional online pre-retreat activities (via Zoom): September 1 & October 6 (2 evenings, time to come, Eastern Time)
Complete manuscript submissions due by September 8
Feedback letters delivered to writers by October 14
45-minute, 1:1 Private Zoom Consultation prior to the retreat: Scheduled at a mutually convenient time, October 12 – 16
The cost of the full course (including retreat + pre-retreat zooms, feedback letter, 1:1 consultations, lectures, and writing exercises) is $2,799.
The in-person workshop at our Retreat Center includes inspirational sessions and opportunities for time in the company of fellow creatives.
Begins with dinner on 5:30pm Eastern on Sunday, October 18
Ends after lunch on Friday, October 23
We include ample time to relax, retreat, and work on your revisions.
Lodging and meals are included at the retreat.