The Writing Workshop

CLASSES: Novel, Short Story, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Flash Fiction, Contemporary Commercial Fiction

DATES: You will arrive on Saturday July 10 and leave on Saturday July 17. Check-in time is between 1 and 5 PM on Saturday July 10. EVERYONE must be checked in before 5:30 on Saturday.

FEES: The TOTAL price for 7 days is $620. The price includes workshop fees, one manuscript critique, programs, parties, room (double occupancy), and meals. If you are flying, we provide airport service for $50 round trip; however, your arrival and departure schedules must be within a certain time frame (see TRANSPORTATION, below).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Published, unpublished and talented beginning writers are welcome at Wildacres Writing Workshop, but you must be a serious writer to attend. We require a one page sample of your writing (not returnable) submitted with your application. Alumni can forego the sample.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT EXCEPTIONS: If you have a friend or spouse who would like to accompany you, they are welcome. (The fee for this person is also $620.) Only one person in the room is required to take part in the workshop. Wildacres Retreat is a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation.

CLASS INFORMATION: These are "working" workshops where your manuscript is critiqued and given the attention it deserves. Class sizes are ten or less and leadership is at the Master Class level. You may only enroll in one workshop, but you may audit others. You are in class approximately 2 hours a day.

FACULTY PREFERENCES: 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.

MANUSCRIPTS: Manuscript limits are: Poetry: 6 poems; Short Story, Novel, Creative Non Fiction, Contemporary Commercial Fiction: 15 pages with a 4,500 word limit (word count must appear on the front page). Flash Fiction: 3 to 4 stories, depending on length, not to exceed 15 pages.

Do NOT send more pages than stipulated and do NOT revise the manuscript once sent. Most of the classes will exchange manuscripts electronically before June 1st. Do NOT E-mail or FAX your manuscript until directed by your instructor. Each class will be notified by the instructor about how manuscripts will be handled. You will receive this information long before June 1st, probably in early May. We advise that you bring a few extra manuscript copies with you to the workshop for auditors.

SCHEDULE: Every class will have a day off on a staggered schedule. This will allow you to audit classes that are in your same time frame or go sightseeing. There are activities every night. Meals are at 8:00, 12:00 & 6:00. Your schedule will be in your packet when you arrive.

DEPOSITS: Deposits are due by MAY 8th. Writing samples MUST also be sent by May 8th unless you are an alumni. If you wish to apply after May 8th, please call to see if a space is open: (336) 370-9188 or (336) 255-8210.

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available. Many of our students request Grass Roots Grants from their local Arts Council or a local college and are seldom denied.

TRANSPORTATION: Those flying should arrange their flights to arrive at the Asheville Airport before 3 PM on July 10 and to depart from Asheville after 12:30 PM on July 17. This allows adequate time for van service. You MUST arrange your flight within the times specified unless you are going to rent a car.

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. We always have a waiting list.

BONUS RETREAT WEEK AVAILABLE FOR WRITERS: Any writer who attends the July 10 - 17 Workshop may attend the prior week (July 3 - July 9) for $360. You may use the time as you wish. The total cost for the 2 weeks combined is $980. This offer is only for those who will attend the workshop; however you may have a spouse or friend join you if no additional transportation services are required. That person's fee would also be $360. This added fee is due along with your final workshop fee. Don't miss out. Check it on your application.