WILDACRES WRITERS WORKSHOP APPLICATION 2010

Fill out the application, print it, SIGN IT and mail it with your deposit.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO Judi Hill/Wildacres.

If you wish to apply after MAY 8th, please call to see if a space is open:
(336) 370-9188, cell (336) 255-8210

For best results:
1. Fill in blanks 2. Check for errors, especially check boxes. 3. Print out.
4. SIGN. 5. Mail with deposit.

Each person attending MUST fill out an application, even if you are a spouse/other and are not taking any classes.

Last Name- First Name-

Address - City- St - Zip-

Home phone (Include area code)- Cell -

E-Mail address-

I am attending the writing workshop/retreat with my spouse/other but I will not be taking classes. -If you check this box you can go to the bottom of the page.

Please check which week you wish to attend:

• Writers Retreat, July 3 - 9: Fee $380. Deposit $180. Balance $200 (Must be alumni)
  
• Writers Workshop, July 10 - 17: Fee $620. Deposit $300. Balance $320
• Both Retreat and Writers Workshop: Fee $980. Deposit $490. Balance $490

If you chose retreat ONLY, please skip to "I have a roommate".

Please indicate your preference of class for Writers Workshop.

Writing Workshop -

-As an alternate workshop, I would consider-

For Instructor I prefer - My second choice is -

NOTE: We will try to honor your faculty request, but for people coming to Wildacres for the first time, we usually can tell where you will be the happiest.

If you are flying, do you require transportation to and from the airport? Yes- No-
Sorry, we do not provide airport transportation for retreat only.

I have a roommate. Yes- No- If yes, what is your roommate's name?-

DON'T FORGET TO SEND YOUR WRITING SAMPLE! (Not required for alumni.)

PLEASE NOTE: Smoking is not allowed in the rooms, or any building at Wildacres. Smoking is only permitted OUTSIDE.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
To help us match you up with a roommate if you do not bring your own, you must provide information about yourself with your application. (This includes Alumni.) We need to know if you smoke, if you snore, if you are a day or a night person, age (approximate), marital status and anything else that will help us pick out just the right person for you to share the week with.

The deposit is due with your application. The application does not secure your space, only the deposit does. Don't forget the van fee ($50) if you require airport transportation.

Deposit amounts: Workshop ONLY: Deposit $300 (Balance $320). Retreat ONLY: Deposit $180 (Balance $200). Workshop and Retreat: Deposit $490 (Balance $490).

Your balance is due June 1. No exceptions.

Make checks payable to: Judi Hill/Wildacres

Mail application along with your deposit check to:

Wildacres Writers Workshop, Judi Hill, Director, 233 S. Elm St. Greensboro NC 27401

NOTE: Greensboro is 3 hours from Wildacres. Do NOT come to Greensboro for the workshop!

NOTE: If your check is declined, you will have 7 days to provide a certified check or a money order for the full amount plus a $20 service fee. After 7 days, we give your spot to another applicant.

I have read all the instructions and I understand that if I miss a deadline for submission of a manuscript or a BALANCE, I may be cancelled and my spot given to another applicant.

SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________

APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT SIGNED WILL BE RETURNED!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• To ensure that I receive anything that you mail (application, check, writing sample or manuscript) please use Delivery Confirmation from the Post Office. You can track it online. Remember, the application does not secure a spot at Wildacres, only a deposit does.
   
• BALANCES: Your balance is due June 1. No exceptions.
   
• REFUNDS: A $100 cancellation fee is charged through April 1st. From April 1st to June 7th there is a $175 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds after June 7th unless we can refill your spot. If you are not accepted, your entire deposit will be returned.
   
• ACCEPTANCE LETTER: Your acceptance letter will contain a full schedule, a detailed map, what to wear & bring, and a reminder of balances, manuscripts, etc.
   
• WE FILL UP EARLY! Please remember that Wildacres fills up quickly. For the Writers Workshop Program we can sleep 90 attendees plus faculty & working staff. The Writers Retreat Program can sleep 40 attendees. We always have a waiting list for both.