The Community of Writers is delighted to announce our 2017 Summer Writing Workshops.
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For 47 summers, the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley has brought together poets and prose writers for separate weeks of workshops. We assist writers in the refinement of their craft and thus, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual support, move them closer to achieving their goals.
POETRY WORKSHOP
June 24 – July 1, 2017 (Sat-Sat)
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WRITERS WORKSHOPS
July 9 – 15, 2017 (Sun-Sat)
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SCREENWRITING WORKSHOPS
The Screenwriting Workshop will take a hiatus in 2017. However, we will be offering an Adaptation Class as part of the Writers Workshops program above.
HOW TO APPLY
| POETRY WORKSHOP | WRITERS WORKSHOPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Dates | June 24 - July 1, 2017 | July 9 - 15, 2017 |
| Deadline to Apply | March 28, 2017 (before midnight PST) | March 28, 2017 (before midnight PST) |
| Application Fee | $35 | $40 |
| Acceptance Notification | On or before May 1, 2017 | On or before May 10, 2017 |
| Deposit - Nonrefundable | A deposit of $700 will be due upon acceptance. | A deposit of $700 will be due upon acceptance. |
| Deposit Deadline | May 10, 2017 | May 20, 2017 |
| Tuition | $1,100* | $1,100* |
| Housing | Not included in tuition. See Housing & Meals. | Not included in tuition. See Housing & Meals. |
| Housing & Tuition Balance | Due on or before June 10, 2017 | Due on or before June 20, 2017 |
| Registration/First Day of Conference | June 24, 2017 | July 9, 2017 |
| Program Website Make sure to read all information before applying | Poetry Website | Writers Workshops Website |
| Returnees | Returning Poetry Lottery Information & Application | -Fiction Participants may attend 2 out of 3 years. -Nonfiction Participants must take two sessions off before reapplying. |
| Financial Aid & Scholarships | View Financial Aid Information | View Financial Aid Information |
| Application Form | Apply Now (Poetry) | Writers Workshops Application Form |