WOCAP 2019 Overnight Summer Writing Retreat
Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center, 1750 State Park Road, Oregon, OH 43616
Have you been putting off that manuscript or proposal or course syllabus?
Do you have an upcoming deadline?
Do you need some accountability?
This is a fantastic opportunity to get some writing done in a beautiful setting, amidst your hard-working colleagues outside of Ann Arbor! You will also have the opportunity to discuss writing tips, connect with other WOCAP members over meals and short breaks, and receive support and encouragement towards meeting your summer writing goals.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, June 20
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Writing
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Writing
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Break
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Optional group activity)
Friday, June 21
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Writing
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Writing
3:00 pm – Wrap-up
Cost
Cost for 2-Day Retreat (includes room & meals):
$90 for a shared room (two people/double occupancy)
$165 for a single room (single occupancy)
If cost is an issue, please contact Gloryvee Fonseca-Bolorin at [email protected] to inquire about a partial scholarship to assist with room & meals or childcare expenses. There is also a reduced rate for single-day participation in the retreat (no overnight stay). The deadline to inquire about a partial scholarship or single-day participation is Monday, May 13th.
Registration Deadline
Registration deadline for a guaranteed space is Wednesday, May 15. Please register as early as possible, space is limited.
Transportation
We will be coordinating a carpool to Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center located at 1750 State Park Road #2, Oregon, OH 43616.
What have past participants loved about previous WOCAP writing retreats?
- Everything! The atmosphere, the communal support, the sense of purpose and encouragement of fellow faculty writers.
- Dedicated writing time amidst the company of like-minded colleagues.
- The opportunity to get work done without interruption.
- Opportunity to develop a writing plan for the summer and to effectively meet individual writing goals.
