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TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014

The 12 Best Writing Fellowships & Retreats in the US

(Source: hedgebrook.org)

For all of the writers on Tumblr looking to improve their craft and find newinspiration for their work, here are some of the best writing fellowships andretreats in the US. Many of these programs encourage collaboration with otherwriters, as well as with immersion in natural environments such as coastlines,farms, and mountains. While a lot of retreats and fellowships are relatively new,there are also ones that have existed since the 1900s.

Fellowships:

1. The WCR Writing Fellowship at the Wellstone Center in the RedwoodsLocation: Soquel, CA

The Wellstone Center in the Redwoods oers its writing fellows a stunning andpeaceful writing environment. It also oers its fellows and residents organicgardens, orchards, yoga, and cooking courses. They encourage interaction with

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nature and see creativity as the key to enriching our lives.

2. NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship at The Center for Fiction and The JeromeFoundationLocation: New York, NY

This fellowship provides writers with a grant, space in The Center for FictionsWriters Studio, mentorships, contact with agents, membership to the Center forFiction, which includes access to its collection of books, workshops, events, andmore. The NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship is geared towards writers who areresidents of New York City and who have not been published by a major orindependent publisher.

3. The Hodson-Brown Fellowship by The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of theAmerican Experience and the John Carter Brown LibraryLocation: Chestertown, MD

The Hodson-Brown Fellowship is geared towards writers, academics, andscholars pursuing work pertaining to literature, history, culture, or art of theAmericas before 1830. The fellow will have access to the John Carter BrownLibrary for research and nearby housing. The writing term will be at the StarrCenter at Washington College. Oce space at Custom House and use ofFellows Residence is also provided.

4. The Kenyon Review FellowshipsLocation: Gambier, OH

The Kenyon Reviews fellowships support authors in the early stages of theircareers to help them grow into mature writers, teachers, and editors. Thesefellowships require a significant writing project, meetings with faculty mentors,teaching duties at Kenyon College, and participation with The Kenyon Review.

5. Artists Fellowships by The New York Foundation of the Arts Location: New York, NY

Artists Fellowships are dedicated to supporting artists living and working in NewYork across every cultural and ethnic background. Focus is placed primarily onartists voice and vision. Applications from every experience level areencouraged.

6. The MacDowell Colony FellowshipLocation: Peterborough, NH



The MacDowell Colony provides artists and writers the time and space to createboth in isolation and in social settings. Studio space, accommodations, and foodare provided. Access to the Savidge Library is also provided, which housescollections of past MacDowell Fellows.

Retreats:

7. Master Class Retreat Series at HedgebrookLocation: Whidbey Island, WA

Philanthropist Nancy Nordho has transformed a farm to retreat cottages forwomen writers. This retreat is for inexperienced and experienced writers, andincludes one-on-one meetings and classes led by celebrated teachers. Eachwriter is housed in a cottage and Hedgebrooks prepare each meal. WhidbeyIsland boasts walking trails, ponds, Double Blu Beach, and views of PugetSound and Mount Rainier.

8. YaddoLocation: Saratoga Springs, NY

Yaddo is a historic and creative community located on a 400-acre estate. It isdedicated to fostering creativity by providing an encouraging space for itsresidents to work. Applicants may apply as individuals or members of two- orthree-person teams.

9. The Kundiman Asian American Poetry RetreatLocation: New York, NY

Kundiman is a community that creates an arming and rigorous space whereAsian American poets can explore, through art, the unique challenges that facethe new and ever changing diaspora. Kundiman oers workshops and writersretreats led by nationally renowned Asian American poets. This retreat culminateswith a reading at Fordham Universitys Lincoln Center campus.

10. Wellspring House: A Retreat for Writers and Artists by Preston BrowningLocation: Ashfield, MA

Wellspring House is a renovated carriage house owned by Ann and PrestonBrowning. It is a quiet retreat geared towards writers and artists in need of aprivate and natural environment. Located in the town of Ashfield, MA, near thehills of the Berkshire Mountains, this retreat is a great break from any city orsuburb.



11. Haven Writing Retreat by Laura MunsonLocation: Whitefish, MT

At Haven Writing Retreat, New York Times bestselling author Laura Munsonstrives to inspire and explore the creative realm with every writer in attendance.She believes this is possible while in Montanas gorgeous countryside.

12. Whispering Pines Writers Retreat by SCBWI New EnglandLocation: West Greenwich, RI

New England Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators Whispering PinesWriters Retreat is perfect for writers interested in childrens literature and workingwith other writers and mentors. There are also presentations delivered by mentorsand notable industry professionals.

Some notes on methodology:We took reviews from previous fellows and retreat participants into greatconsideration. For example, if a newly established retreat did not have anyreviews or comments on their own website or on others, it was not included.Articles about fellowships and retreats such as Holly Robinsons on TheHungton Posts website were valuable sources of information. Additionally,there are so many fellowships and retreats oered by or in part by colleges anduniversities across the US. We didnt include many of them because they areprimarily teaching residencies.

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