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Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (August)


  • Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road Milanville, PA, 18443 United States (map)

This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 80,000 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.

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 80,000 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 June 3 (with final notifications on or before June 10)

  • Optional online pre-retreat activities (via Zoom): June 24 & August 5 (2 evenings Eastern Time, dates are approximate)

  • Complete manuscript submissions due by July 1

  • Feedback letters delivered to writers by August 8

  • 45-minute, 1:1 Private Zoom Consultation prior to the retreat: Scheduled at a mutually convenient time, August 8 – 15

  • 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, August 17

    • Ends after lunch on Friday, August 22

    • We include ample time to relax, retreat, and work on your revisions.

    • Lodging and meals are included at the retreat.

  • 21 participants max

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