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CWC&R in Summer

Save the date for summer 2025 Clockhouse Writers' Conference & Retreat: July 17-22.
The summer CWC&R will be all in-person.
Who
Anyone who has attended at least one semester of Goddard College's MFA in Creative Writing program (either campus).
When & where
Friday, July 17, through Tuesday, July 22
Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Cost
The non-refundable conference fee is around $100
Room and board costs for in-person are determined by the location
The summer CWC&R will be all in-person.
Who
Anyone who has attended at least one semester of Goddard College's MFA in Creative Writing program (either campus).
When & where
Friday, July 17, through Tuesday, July 22
Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Cost
The non-refundable conference fee is around $100
Room and board costs for in-person are determined by the location
What to expect
Each conference includes an opening Plenary Panel. The 2024 panel spoke to the theme Crossing Thresholds. The schedule includes attendee-led works-in-progress and writing prompt sessions, workshops on craft, and evening readings. There is plenty of time for personal writing, reflection and socializing.
Sample schedule|
A full conference schedule will be sent to all registrants about a month before the conference begins.
Day 1
Scholarships
Limited conference scholarships may available. Donations to the scholarship fund are appreciated. More information is on the registration form.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Each conference includes an opening Plenary Panel. The 2024 panel spoke to the theme Crossing Thresholds. The schedule includes attendee-led works-in-progress and writing prompt sessions, workshops on craft, and evening readings. There is plenty of time for personal writing, reflection and socializing.
Sample schedule|
A full conference schedule will be sent to all registrants about a month before the conference begins.
Day 1
- Arrival and check-in begins at 11 am ET
- Afternoon sessions include Opening Community Meeting and Plenary Panel
- Workshops including Impromptus and Works-in-Progress
- Personal retreat/writing time
- Evening CWC Readings
- Closing Community Meeting
- Farewells by 1 pm ET
Scholarships
Limited conference scholarships may available. Donations to the scholarship fund are appreciated. More information is on the registration form.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Clockhouse Writers' Conference is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.