To register for the virtual UR Writing Retreat, please submit this form. The retreat will be conducted via Zoom and all details will be sent to those who have registered the day before the retreat. Registration is limited to 15 participants. If we've reached the limit, you will be added to the wait list; we'll email you if this happens.
Accountability Policy
Once you have registered for the writing retreat, you have made a personal commitment to yourself and the community of writers at UR Writing. To represents this commitment, we ask you to read and "sign" later in the registration form the following accountability statement:
"I commit to showing up to the writing sessions, for myself and for my fellow writers. I will set writing goals for myself each day and work towards them. I will discuss my writing progress with my fellow writers, as well as their progress, at the end of each session."
Approximate Schedule
* PLEASE VIEW THE GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP VIDEO PRIOR TO STARTING THE RETREAT. A link to this video will be sent to all retreat participants before Monday *
Monday, March 15
12:00-12:10pm – Introductions
12:10-12:15pm – Goal-setting
12:15-12:25pm – Small group discussion: Share today’s writing goal
12:25-2:45pm – Writing session
2:45-2:50pm – Goal reflection: Rate your progress on the goals worksheet, add to your journal, etc.
2:50-3:00pm – Small group discussion: Share you progress with your group
Tuesday, March 16
1:00-1:05pm – Goal-setting
1:05-1:15pm – Small group discussion: Share today’s writing goal
1:15-3:45pm – Writing session
3:45-3:50pm – Goal reflection: Rate your progress on the goals worksheet, add to your journal, etc.
3:50-4:00pm – Small group discussion: Share you progress with your group.
Wednesday, March 17
1:00-1:05pm – Goal-setting
1:05-1:15pm – Small group discussion: Share today’s writing goal
1:15-3:45pm – Writing session
3:45-3:50pm – Goal reflection: Rate your progress on the goals worksheet, add to your journal, etc.
3:50-4:00pm – Small group discussion: Share you progress with your group. Wrap-up
Our writing consultant, Dr. Elaine Smolock, will be available on Monday 12-1pm and 2-3pm, Tuesday 1-3pm, and Wednesday 1:30-3pm for a consultation on your writing as well.
Please contact Alina Denham at
alina_denham@urmc.rochester.edu or Julie Kittel-Moseley at
julie_kittel@urmc.rochester.edu for any questions regarding the UR Writing Retreat.