Writing Retreat Application

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June 4-11, 2022 Sol's Cliff House, Bar Harbor, Maine

I'm thrilled you're here to apply for the opportunity to work with me to get your novel done. Please carefully read through everything here. The application should take about 10 minutes to complete.

If you haven't already read through everything on the retreat website, particularly the FAQs, please do that now: https://gutsygreatnovelist.com/2022-faqs/

In order to be considered for the retreat, please complete the application with as much detail as possible, including a sample from your novel-in-progress. This is your chance to make an impression and show me why you would be a great fit. Because each retreat is limited to only twelve writers, I hand-select which writers to invite from the pool of applicants.

Once I've reviewed your application, I'll reach out via email within a day or so (longer if it's the weekend) and let you know the status of your application. If it seems we're a good fit, we'll either hop on the phone to talk things over, or I'll simply share the registration page so you can select your room and preferred payment plan.

Thanks again for your interest—I'm so excited to learn more about you and your novel!

PLEASE NOTE:

1) If you're invited to attend the retreat, you'll need to show proof of full vaccination to protect against COVID-19. If you're not vaccinated and don't plan on getting vaccinated, please do not apply.

2) The retreat house, built in 1914, is unfortunately not fully accessible; the bedrooms are all on the second and third floors, so if you're unable to navigate stairs, I regret that you will not be able to attend.

Email *

Email address again *

First Name *

Last Name *

Best Phone Number *

Where do you live? *

Have you attended a writing retreat in the past? *

Yes

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please share a little bit about the retreat or retreats you've attended.

When you think about the possibility of attending this Gutsy Great Novelist retreat, what excites you the most? Choose as many as apply. *

Hours and hours of uninterrupted time to focus on my novel.

An intimate dinner with award-winning novelist, Christina Baker Kline.

Specially-tailored craft workshop with Cynthia Underwood Thayer.

Private coaching sessions with Joan.

Dedicated craft conversations with Joan and the other retreat-goers.

A chance to read my work aloud and hear the work of other retreat-goers.

Creating my personal writing contract for post-retreat success.

Connecting with the other writers with whom I'll be sharing the retreat house.

Not having to cook or clean up thanks to our personal chef.

My own private writing room in the gorgeous retreat house.

Exploring our private twelve acres and Acadia National Park.

Having plenty of down-time away from all ordinary obligations and demands.

All of it!

Other:

Required

If you were to attend this retreat, what would you hope to accomplish during our week together? *

Tell me a little bit about your novel—what's your working title and how much have you written? *

Please cut and paste into the text box below the first 1-2 pages of the novel you're currently working on. Don't worry if it doesn't all fit ... I'm simply interested in reading a sample of your work. *

Right now I have ... *

Is there anyone else involved in the financial decision about whether you'll attend this writing retreat? *

Yes

In order to attend the retreat, you'll need to show proof of vaccination as a protection for both you and the other retreat participants against COVID-19. Please select the statement below that best applies to you. *

What else would you like to share with me?

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. Once I've reviewed it, I'll reach out via email within a day or so (longer if it's the weekend). If it seems we're a good fit, we'll either hop on the phone to talk things over, or I'll simply share the registration page so you can select your room and preferred payment plan. In the meantime, if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to me directly: joan@joandempsey.com

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