January Writing Retreat

Need a jump on Spring semester projects? Come to the January Writing Retreat at Willits, co-sponsored by Mount Holyoke College and the Five College Women's Studies Research Center: offerings include space to quietly work, workshops with Writing Coach Cathy Luna and UMass Press Editor Matt Becker, and a delicious lunch.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022
In-person at Willits Hallowell Center, Mount Holyoke College

Participants are invited to register for either or both of the workshops; alternatively, there are spaces and opportunities for quiet writing time throughout the day.
 
8:30 - 9pm: Coffee & light breakfast
 
9am - 10:30am: "What works for you? Strategies for planning and accomplishing research and writing during the semester" with Cathy Luna(link is external)
Participants are invited to register for one of Cathy Luna's peer-coached online writing groups; the last 20-30 minutes of her workshop will involve introducing the online groups, while others can dedicate that time to continuing their planning work. Information on online groups here.(link is external)
 
11am - 12pm: Book Manuscript Discussion with Matt Becker(link is external) from UMass Press
 
12:30 - 3pm: Lunch and co-writing opportunities