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 July 31 (with final notifications on or before August 15)
Optional online pre-retreat activities (via Zoom): August & September (2 evenings, dates/times TBD)
Complete manuscript submissions due by September 7
Feedback letters delivered to writers by October 11
45-minute, 1:1 Private Zoom Consultation prior to the retreat: Scheduled at a mutually convenient time, October 13 – 17
The cost of the full course (including retreat- lodging, meals, lectures, + pre-retreat zooms, feedback letter, 1:1 consultations, 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 5:30pm Eastern on Thursday, October 17
Ends with lunch at 11:45am Eastern on Tuesday, October 22
We include ample time to relax, retreat, and work on your revisions.
Lodging and meals are included at the retreat.
16 participants max
Faculty include: Erin Entrada Kelly, Jennifer Jacobson, Ernesto Cisneros, Sarah Aronson, Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Alicia D. Williams, Nicole Valentine, & Rob Costello