Residency · Tuscany, Italy
Writeaway in Italy
Writeaways offers weeklong project-based writing workshop retreats led by Mimi Herman and John Yewell, including the Writeaway in Italy held at 17th-century villas in Bucine, Tuscany. Designed for writers of all genres and experience levels, the retreat features quiet morning writing hours, afternoon workshops, individual consultations, and all meals. Applications are free online and require a short statement of interest, with accepted writers paying $3,200–$3,600 for tuition and lodging.
Open to poets
- Writeaway in Italy. Retreat dates: April 12–19, 2027 (applications open now until full). Pays: Participants pay $3,600 (single room) or $3,200 each (shared room), including lodging and all meals ($1,000 deposit after acceptance).
- Weymouth Writeaway. Retreat dates: July 5–12, 2027 (applications open now until full). Pays: Participants pay $3,600 (single room) or $3,200 each (shared room), including lodging and all meals.
Official site: writeaways.com. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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