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Event Category Archives: Writing Workshop

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Breaking the Academic Mold

Jul 21st, 2021
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2021 writing workshops
A writing workshop for academics in partnership with the Wabash Center.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop, as residencies have been filled through invitation only.

Lauren WinnerIn the Thick of It: Explorations of Advanced Topics in Prose Writing

Jul 7th, 2021
  • Venue: Collegeville Institute
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2021 writing workshops
For advanced spiritual writers in the middle of prose projects.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.

Our Own Deep Wells

Jun 18th, 2021
  • Venue: Collegeville Institute
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2021 writing workshops
Writing on vocation across race and culture.
The application deadline has now passed.

Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay

Jun 15th, 2021
  • Venue: Collegeville Institute
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2021 writing workshops
A workshop that explores issues of identity and belonging through creative nonfiction. 
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.

Michael N. McGregorApart, and Yet a Part: A Workshop with Writing Coach Michael N. McGregor

Jun 2nd, 2021
  • Venue: Collegeville Institute
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2021 writing workshops
Independent, unstructured work in community.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.

Lauren WinnerWriting the Spiritual Life: A Creative Writing Workshop with Lauren Winner

Dec 7th, 2020
  • Venue: Lake Logan Conference Center
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2020 writing workshops, regional writing workshops, writing workshops
A Creative Writing Workshop.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Mary Lane PotterWriting Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

Nov 18th, 2020
  • Venue: Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
Exploring the complexities of faith in today’s world.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Robert BensonMapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

Nov 10th, 2020
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Mystic ActivismWriting for Mystic Activists

Nov 9th, 2020
  • Venue: Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
For faith-rooted activists and clergy who want to engage writing as a contemplative practice.
The application deadline has now passed.

Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay

Jul 30th, 2020
  • Venue: Collegeville Institute
  • Categories: Writing Workshop
  • Tags: 2020 writing workshops
A workshop that explores issues of identity and belonging through creative nonfiction. 
The application deadline has now passed.
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