A Free,Virtual writing retreat
WriteHive Lite
Oct 12 - Oct 13, 2024
About the Retreat
WriteHive Lite is a FREE, virtual writing retreat held annually in October. During the two-day event, attendees have the opportunity to connect with other writers, hone their craft, and receive feedback from professional editors. It’s also perfect for writers who need a set time to sit and focus on writing or revising. You do not need a finished manuscript to apply! Writers are welcome no matter where they are in the process.
The WriteHive Lite writing retreat is open to all who apply. There will be five editor-led classes during the weekend. Time will be set aside for writing or revising sprints as well. Fifty applicants will be chosen by the editors to receive a personal 30-minute consultation, which can be on craft questions, brainstorming, 5-page critiques, or answering industry questions.
Here's how it works!
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Read
Editor Bios
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Register
for Retreat
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Apply for
Editor Consult
Frequently Asked Questions
What is involved in the application process?
All interested writers will need to register to participate in the WriteHive Lite retreat. The application will request your contact information and writing goals. Selected participants must be able to commit to writing most of the weekend of October 12 – 13 and participate in coaching classes with our editors.
For a chance to participate in a one-on-one session with an editor, please fill out the Editor Consult Application before September 17th. The link to the application is located in the confirmation email of your Retreat Registration that will come from Zeffy.com. If you’re selected, you’ll be sent and email and asked to provide information about your specific project, any plans to publish, and areas you’d like to work on in your editor one-on-one. If you’re submitting 5 pages for the editor to review, you’ll be asked to send it in at this time.
When will the one-on-one editor selections be made?
Participants will be notified of their editor consultation by early October. Those who were not selected will be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations.
What is the format of the WriteHive Lite Retreat?
The WriteHive Lite Retreat will take place virtually, primarily on Discord. Collaboration may also occur in Google Docs for sharing work and editing remarks. There will be two or three classes a day with dedicated writing time or sprints between them. There will also be opportunities to share some of what was written or edited, as well as a listening party where you can share your favorite writing music with the group.
