Application

The conference limits each of its four sections to twelve participants per section and space fills quickly. To be considered for a section, please complete the application below where you will be prompted to provide a sample of your work. Admissions are rolling and you will be notified usually within two weeks of your submission.

Deadline: Rolling applications are open until May 1, 2026 or until all spaces in each section are filled, whichever is earlier.

Application Form

Please complete the Application submission form below, which includes attaching a sample of your work.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Short Statement(Required)

Please provide a short statement on why you would like to attend the conference and what you hope to gain from the experience. Feel free to include anything else about you that may be relevant to your writing journey or participation.

Section(Required)

Writing Sample(Required)

Please attach a sample of your work of no more than 15 double-spaced pages/12pt font/Times New Roman. If submitting a novel excerpt, in the same document, please include a synopsis of no more than one page. The writing sample does not have to be the same work you plan to submit to the workshop or for your one-on-one editorial meeting.

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Financial Aid(Required)

Would you like to be considered for financial aid?

Yes

Financial Aid Statement(Required)

Please provide a brief statement providing any factors you think are relevant for scholarship consideration.

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