Writing Retreat Application
June 1-8, 2024  Sol's Cliff House, Bar Harbor, Maine

I'm thrilled you're here to apply for the opportunity to join me at the Gutsy Great Novelist Writing Retreat! The application should take about 10 minutes to complete.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

If you haven't already read through everything on the retreat website, particularly the FAQs, please do that now: https://gutsygreatnovelist.com/faqs-2024/. 

In order to be considered for the retreat, 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 this year's 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 excited to learn more about you and your novel!

PLEASE NOTE

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.

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First Name *
Last Name *
Email address *
Email address again *
Best Phone Number *
Mailing Address *
Please share your website and social media links, if you have any. No worries if you're not active online.
Have you attended a writing retreat in the past? *
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. *
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If you were to attend this retreat, what would you hope to accomplish during our week together? *
Briefly, tell me a little bit about your writing experience—how much fiction writing have you done? Please list any publications and/or awards. And if you're just getting started, that's perfectly fine; simply indicate that below.  *
Tell me a little bit about your novel-in--progress—what's your working title, your genre, and how many words 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? *
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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