In Your Words: Reflections on 2012 AWW

Today's post about the 2012 Antioch Writers' Workshop comes from one of the Young Writers program participants. In a heartfelt and inspiring post, Marissa details the excitement of being accepted and her reflections on the program:

I cried even harder when I got an email at midnight that said “Congratulations! You have been selected as a participant in the Antioch Writers’ Workshop Young Writers’ Program!” I also screamed, and danced, and accidentally woke up my mother.

I cried because I finally had the opportunity to fit in somewhere, even if my family couldn’t technically afford it. I had a choice: I could replace my dying iPod, get new clothes in the fall and winter, or go to Antioch.

I chose Antioch. (READ)

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If you're interested in learning more about the Young Writers program, check out the details on our website.

In Your Words: Reflections on 2012 AWW

In this week's first post about the 2012 Antioch Writers' Workshop, Betty Crumrine Scholarship winner Carrie Herzner posts on her blog, Goats Eat Paper. The post, "Please Remove Your Hats at the Door - A Reflection on the Antioch Writers' Workshop," chronicles Carrie's journey to the workshop and back.

Just weeks before the Workshop was to begin, I received this in my inbox: “It’s my honor and delight, on behalf of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop scholarship committee, to inform you that you have been selected as the Second Place Betty Crumrine Scholarship winner.”

No, Antioch, it was an honor and delight to have you believe in me. (READ)

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Learn more about the Betty Crumrine Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities on our website.

In Your Words: Reflections on 2012 AWW

We're back with more from Antioch Writers' Workshop participants. Check out this post, "Summer writing musings" on Katherine M. Hart's blog. Katherine writes about her experience at this year's summer workshop and working with faculty member, Crystal Wilkinson. Here's a taste:

I spent a week at the Antioch Writers’ Workshop, which I consider another “home.” It was six years ago when I first attended that workshop as a shy, young-ish writer... Yet, coming back to Antioch, I felt empowered and recharged. I felt like a real writer. Surrounded by fellow writers, I drew strength from the creative energy buzzing through the campus.(cont.)

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Tomorrow's Deadline to Apply for the Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat

The deadline to apply for the October 5-7 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat led by publishing professionals Kevin Haworth and Lynne Hugo at the beautiful, historic Grailville Retreat Center, Loveland, Ohio is Monday, September 10, 2012.

The 2012 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat gives you a chance to get away and focus on your work-in-progress in an inspiring yet restful setting while receiving guidance from writing and publishing professionals. 

The retreat is designed for writers who have works of fiction (short stories or novels), poetry, or essay(s)/creative nonfiction either complete or in progress and who wish to focus on revising/completing this work and identifying next steps on their writing paths. 

To apply, email info@antiochwritersworkshop.com with the subject line: Fall 2012 Retreat Application. Attach the following TWO documents (please use .doc; .docx; .rtf file format): 

1. A one-page cover letter providing your name, contact information (address, email, phone), and a paragraph or two about where you are on the writing path (what you're working on) and why you want to attend this retreat. 
2. A writing sample: between 10 and 20 double spaced pages for nonfiction or fiction OR between 5 and 10 pages of poetry.  

You may also send your application materials to:

Antioch Writers' Workshop 

c/o Antioch University Midwest 

900 Dayton Street 

Yellow Springs, OH 45387   

No more than fifteen applicants will be selected by the Antioch Writers' Workshop Scholarship Committee. Applications will be accepted between July 25, 2012 and September 10, 2012. Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants will receive a confirmation via email that application has been received within 3 business days of receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3 business days, please re-send application. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or decline by email by September 17, 2012, midnight. 

For application policies and more information about the Retreat, visit our website.

REMINDER: Application Deadline for the Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat is September 10

The deadline to apply for the October 5-7 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat led by publishing professionals Kevin Haworth and Lynne Hugo at the beautiful, historic Grailville Retreat Center, Loveland, Ohio is Monday, September 10, 2012.

The 2012 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat gives you a chance to get away and focus on your work-in-progress in an inspiring yet restful setting while receiving guidance from writing and publishing professionals. 

The retreat is designed for writers who have works of fiction (short stories or novels), poetry, or essay(s)/creative nonfiction either complete or in progress and who wish to focus on revising/completing this work and identifying next steps on their writing paths. 

To apply, email info@antiochwritersworkshop.com with the subject line: Fall 2012 Retreat Application. Attach the following TWO documents (please use .doc; .docx; .rtf file format): 

1. A one-page cover letter providing your name, contact information (address, email, phone), and a paragraph or two about where you are on the writing path (what you're working on) and why you want to attend this retreat. 
2. A writing sample: between 10 and 20 double spaced pages for nonfiction or fiction OR between 5 and 10 pages of poetry.  

You may also send your application materials to:

Antioch Writers' Workshop 

c/o Antioch University Midwest 

900 Dayton Street 

Yellow Springs, OH 45387   

No more than fifteen applicants will be selected by the Antioch Writers' Workshop Scholarship Committee. Applications will be accepted between July 25, 2012 and September 10, 2012. Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants will receive a confirmation via email that application has been received within 3 business days of receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3 business days, please re-send application. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or decline by email by September 17, 2012, midnight. 

For application policies and more information about the Retreat, visit our website.

REMINDER: Application Deadline for the Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat is September 10

The deadline to apply for the October 5-7 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat led by publishing professionals Kevin Haworth and Lynne Hugo at the beautiful, historic Grailville Retreat Center, Loveland, Ohio is Monday, September 10, 2012.

The 2012 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat gives you a chance to get away and focus on your work-in-progress in an inspiring yet restful setting while receiving guidance from writing and publishing professionals. 

The retreat is designed for writers who have works of fiction (short stories or novels), poetry, or essay(s)/creative nonfiction either complete or in progress and who wish to focus on revising/completing this work and identifying next steps on their writing paths. 

To apply, email info@antiochwritersworkshop.com with the subject line: Fall 2012 Retreat Application. Attach the following TWO documents (please use .doc; .docx; .rtf file format): 

1. A one-page cover letter providing your name, contact information (address, email, phone), and a paragraph or two about where you are on the writing path (what you're working on) and why you want to attend this retreat. 
2. A writing sample: between 10 and 20 double spaced pages for nonfiction or fiction OR between 5 and 10 pages of poetry.  

You may also send your application materials to:

Antioch Writers' Workshop 

c/o Antioch University Midwest 

900 Dayton Street 

Yellow Springs, OH 45387   

No more than fifteen applicants will be selected by the Antioch Writers' Workshop Scholarship Committee. Applications will be accepted between July 25, 2012 and September 10, 2012. Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants will receive a confirmation via email that application has been received within 3 business days of receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3 business days, please re-send application. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or decline by email by September 17, 2012, midnight. 

For application policies and more information about the Retreat, visit our website.

REMINDER: Application Deadline for the Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat is September 10

The deadline to apply for the October 5-7 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat led by publishing professionals Kevin Haworth and Lynne Hugo at the beautiful, historic Grailville Retreat Center, Loveland, Ohio is Monday, September 10, 2012.

The 2012 Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat gives you a chance to get away and focus on your work-in-progress in an inspiring yet restful setting while receiving guidance from writing and publishing professionals. 

The retreat is designed for writers who have works of fiction (short stories or novels), poetry, or essay(s)/creative nonfiction either complete or in progress and who wish to focus on revising/completing this work and identifying next steps on their writing paths. 

To apply, email info@antiochwritersworkshop.com with the subject line: Fall 2012 Retreat Application. Attach the following TWO documents (please use .doc; .docx; .rtf file format): 

1. A one-page cover letter providing your name, contact information (address, email, phone), and a paragraph or two about where you are on the writing path (what you're working on) and why you want to attend this retreat. 
2. A writing sample: between 10 and 20 double spaced pages for nonfiction or fiction OR between 5 and 10 pages of poetry.  

You may also send your application materials to:

Antioch Writers' Workshop 

c/o Antioch University Midwest 

900 Dayton Street 

Yellow Springs, OH 45387   

No more than fifteen applicants will be selected by the Antioch Writers' Workshop Scholarship Committee. Applications will be accepted between July 25, 2012 and September 10, 2012. Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants will receive a confirmation via email that application has been received within 3 business days of receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3 business days, please re-send application. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or decline by email by September 17, 2012, midnight. 

For application policies and more information about the Retreat, visit our website.

Second Sunday Free Writers' Workshop on September 9

Antioch Writers' Workshop and Books & Co are offering the next free Sunday Free Writers' Workshop on September 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Books & Co at The Greene in Beavercreek, Ohio. 

The workshop topic is "Getting Past the 'No'" and is presented by Ashley Bethard, editor of Funcoast Magazine and funcoast.com. The workshop will cover topics on submitting for publication such as formatting guidelines, common grammar errors and cover letters.

No reservations are required for the Second Sunday Free Writers' Workshop, but expressed intention to attend is appreciated. Call Books & Co at The Greene at 937- 429-6302. 

For more information about Antioch Writers' Workshop programs or upcoming Sunday Free Writers' Seminars, visit our website or email info@antiochwritersworkshop.com. The Antioch Writers' Workshop Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat will be held October 5-7, 2012. Application information for the Fall Weekend Writers' Retreat is online at www.antiochwritersworkshop.com.