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FIRST Writing Retreat

Have you ever felt like you could get that article finished if you just had the time? Carving out time for writing during the semester is challenging, especially given our teaching schedules at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State. Even during the summer, it's tough to get our academic writing done. Make your scholarship a priority by participating in the FIRST writing retreat this summer. A writing retreat is an opportunity to focus on starting or completing a project by allocating dedicated time to scholarship. Focus on your research for a week in a quiet environment with limited distractions. Then continue that momentum through the summer. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with a week of dedicated writing time.

2025 FIRST Writing Retreat

Join fellow women faculty seeking dedicated writing time and space at the 2025 FIRST Writing Retreat.

This ÑÇÖÞɫͼ is able to accept 20 applicants for a 9-week writing experience, beginning with a one-week in-person retreat led by returning writing coach Emily Carson at Waterfield Library, June 9-13. Emily will start the retreat with training on goal-setting and small group coaching. Each day includes dedicated writing time, coaching sessions, optional workshops, and meals. The final day’s check-in will focus on leveraging the retreat for enhanced everyday writing practices. This in-person retreat will be followed by eight weeks of self-managed writing and conclude with a follow-up meeting in August.

, has 10+ years experience teaching technical and academic writing to various student and/or professional groups; and 5+ years leading workshops, seminars, individual consultations, and writing retreats and other ÑÇÖÞɫͼming as an academic writing coach.

Applications Open

Applications closed Friday, April 11, 2025.

The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ is limited to 20 participants. Applications are reviewed and preference is given to applicants based on the following criteria: (i) can commit to full participation in the in-person, week-long ÑÇÖÞɫͼ; (ii) have pending career milestones dependent on writing outputs; and/or (iii) represent a discipline that contributes to a diverse retreat cohort.

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