Working Draft Summer Camp Application - Working Draft Writing Retreat

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Phone Number*

Emergency Contact*

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Working Draft Summer Camp

Reference 1*

Your references should be people who know you as a writer (or in a professional capacity such as editor, etc.) and who can speak to your commitment to your writing practice, your openness to giving and receiving feedback, and your ability contribute positively to group settings.

Reference 1 Email Address*

Reference 2*

Reference 2 Email Address*

Please submit a 1,000 word writing sample.*

DOC, DOCX, or PDF format

Accommodations

Accessibility Needs*

Please describe any accessibility needs.

Dietary Restrictions*

Please describe any dietary restrictions.

Interests and Preferences

How would you describe yourself, in terms of your experience as a writer?*

I’m just getting started

I’ve written for a while but haven’t shared/published yet

I’ve published a few pieces (stories, blog posts, etc.)

I’ve self-published or traditionally published a book

I’m a multi-book published author

Have you previously attended a writing retreat, workshop, or critique group? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.*

Why are you interested in attending the Working Draft Writing Retreat?*

What kind of support are you hoping for—from instructors, peers, or the retreat community?*

Are you comfortable sharing your work in a small group setting?*

Yes

Additional Information

What else would you like the organizers to know? (This can be about anything related to the retreat.)*

Logistics and Legal Requirements

Please select all accommodation options you are interested in. If you are invited to the retreat, you will be asked to confirm your accommodation preference. (Note: roommate matching for shared rooms will take place after acceptance.)*

Private Room ($995)

Shared Room ($745)

Commuter ($425)

Would you like to be added to the waitlist if the retreat is already full?*

Yes

Would you like to be notified when applications open for the 2028 retreat?*

Yes

Attendees must be 18 years of age or older by the start date of the retreat.*

I confirm that I am, or will be, 18 years of age or older by the start of the retreat.

By marking yes, I indicate that I understand that my deposit and registration fee are nonrefundable. If I am unable to attend, I may transfer or sell my registration to another writer subject to organizer approval.*

Yes

By marking yes, I indicate that I understand that I am responsible for travel to and from the retreat.*

Yes

By marking yes, I indicate that I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of St. Mary’s Sewanee.*

Yes

By marking yes, I indicate that I have read and agree to abide by the Working Draft Summer Camp terms and conditions.*

Yes