Summer Writing Retreat 2024: The Write Away
July 8, 2024 - July 31, 2024
$99.00 – $159.00
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This Event is for Members only.
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$99 for Members, $159 for Non-Members
Registration for the Write Away includes access to the special events and programs being hosted during the month for Summer Writing Retreat participants, including registration for a Saturday Craft Seminar with author Steve Almond (July 13; includes a copy of the book) and weekly presentations and meet-ups.
Registration for the Write Away will close at 5:00 PM CDT on Monday, July 15.
Commit to your writing and spend your July with a community of writers.
If you’d like to be a part of the Summer Writing Retreat but you’re not ready to commit to a class – or maybe you’re just getting started on a project and you’d like to get in as much writing time as you can – our special Write Away option might be just the thing for you.
The Write Away is a great way to hold yourself accountable – and make sure you set aside that time for you and your writing – while meeting other writers and sharing in the community of this special month long experience. Plus, you’re a part of the larger Summer Writing Retreat program, which means you can join your fellow writers for all of our special events. A win win!
Each Write Away session is three hours in length and will take place every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (7/8-7/31, 12 sessions total) on Zoom from 6:30 PM CDT to 9:30 PM CDT.
About the Write Away sessions:
Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy.
These are 3-hour sessions on Zoom led by a WLT staff member. Each session begins with an opportunity for sharing your intentions for the evening – what you’ll be working on, any goals you have – plus a warm-up exercise. After that, we turn our cameras and microphones off for the three hours (with everyone welcome to check-in via the chat box throughout) and then the group comes back together at the end for a “we did it! Goodnight!” You can stay for all three hours or just pop in for a short time; attend all 12 sessions or skip the ones you need to skip; it’s up to you! But the space will be there for you – and your fellow writers will be there for you – all month long.
Anyone registered for the Write Away will also have access to the special events and programs being hosted during the month for Summer Writing Retreat participants, including the Saturday Craft Seminar (July 13) and weekly presentations and meet-ups.
Plus: Three of our Write Away participants will be selected to read during the closing Student Reading Night event.
You may register online, or download the mail-in registration form here.
Before purchasing, please read all policies as noted below and on our Accessibility and Policies page.
If your browser has difficulty with our website store, or if you prefer to mail in a check, click here for a class registration form. The document provides instructions on where to mail it. If you prefer this option, please email wlt@writersleague.org with a copy of the form as well to ensure we add you to the class roster as soon as possible.
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Class & Event Registration Policy
Once a purchase has been made, registrations are not refundable and cannot be transferred to a different class or event. No exceptions will be made. If you purchase a registration and then find you cannot attend the class or event, someone else can attend in your stead. Simply contact us at wlt@writersleague.org and let us know the name and contact information for the person who will be using the registration so that we can update the class or event roster.
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Anti-Harassment Policy
The Writers’ League of Texas is dedicated to providing harassment-free spaces for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Violating these rules may result in expulsion from WLT programs without a refund at the discretion of the WLT staff.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion);
- Sexual images not appropriate for the specific subject of the public discussion;
- Deliberate intimidation or stalking;
- Harassing photography or recording;
- Sustained disruption of discussions or other events;
- Unwelcome sexual attention;
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants. We expect participants to follow these rules during all events and event-related social activities.
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can also be made via email at wlt@writersleague.org. We’ll handle any and all reports as respectfully as possible. You won’t be asked to confront anyone, and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Accessibility Policy
Closed captioning is available for all online classes and special events.
The WLT is committed to making its programs & services accessible to all writers. Please contact us at wlt@writersleague.org or at 512-499-8914 for more information or to discuss accommodations you may need.
Credit Card Transaction Handling Fee Policy
All credit card transactions will incur a 4% handling fee. If you’d prefer to pay by check for membership, a class, or an event, you can use the provided forms on the membership or event pages and mail to: WLT, P.O. Box 14355, Austin, TX, 78704.
Writers’ League of Texas classes and workshops are also funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts – Investing in a Creative Texas. For more information, go to www.arts.texas.gov.