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Whidbey Island Writers Association
Whidbey Island Writers Association

Whidbey Island Writers Association presents the 3rd Annual

Writers' Lockdown Retreat - It's not too late to register!


Captain Whidbey Inn
April 19 - 21, 2013

"NILA's Lockdown Retreat is an amazing experience where writers and instructors spend several days together to discuss, teach, learn, and immerse themselves in the craft and structure of the written word. There is no escape, but who would want one? Every moment staff and attendees have the opportunity to delve into the writing process in a way that pushes us all to do our best work." - Terry Persun, mentor/instructor at last year's Retreat.

Come to historic Captain Whidbey Inn on Penn Cove for a weekend of inspiration and umimpeded writing. Treat yourself to a peaceful incarceration where focusing on improving your writing craft is the only thing allowed.

ANOTHER WEEKEND FOCUSED ON CRAFT. At the Lockdown Retreat, you will receive six hours of workshop instruction, with additional discussions with fellow writers, editors, and teachers. You will also receive a manuscript critique by an instructor along with a one-on-one consultation. There will be free time to write in fantastic locations. All meals are local, fresh fare.

Two night's accommodations. Fees are based upon the type of room you choose, ranging from a quaint room in the historic inn to a fully appointed cabin overlooking Penn Cove..

WE PROUDLY PRESENT OUR 2013 TEACHER/MENTORS

Andrea Hurst is the president of Andrea Hurst Literary Agency. She works with both major and regional publishing houses, and her client list includes new voices and NY Times best-selling authors. Andrea represents high profile adult nonfiction, and well-crafted fiction in all genres. She is a published author, and a faculty member for the MFA program in Creative Writing through the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. For more information visit: www.andreahurst.com

Kelli Russell Agodon is a poet, writer, editor, and essayist from the Northwest. She is the author the award-winning collection of poems, Letters from the Emily Dickinson Room, Winner of the White Pine Poetry Prize chosen by Carl Dennis, Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Prize in Poetry and a Finalist for the Washington State Book Award. Kelli is also the author of Small Knots (2004), Geography (2003). She is the editor of Seattle's Crab Creek Review and the Co-Founder of Two Sylvias Press. For more information visit: www.agodon.com

Bill Dietrich is a NY Times bestselling author and Pulitzer-winning journalist. He has written fifteen books, including historical thrillers that sold into thirty-one languages and prize-winning Northwest environmental texts. For more information visit: www.williamdietrich.com

Your Retreat Fee Includes:
  • A weekend on gorgeous Penn Cove
  • Six hours of workshop instruction
  • Discussion and socializing with fellow writers and editors
  • Manuscript critique by a master instructor, along with a
  • One-on-One consultation with one of the instructors
  • Free time to write in inspiring surroundings
  • All meals (local, fresh fare)
  • Two night's accommodations. Fees are based upon the type of room you choose, ranging from a quaint room in the historic inn to a fully appointed cabin overlooking Penn Cove. To see for yourself, visit Captain Whidbey Inn at www.captainwhidbey.com
REGISTER NOW using the form at the bottom of this page, or call Pat Brunjes 360.341.2910.

Upstairs in the historic inn: private wash basin, shared toilet and shower - $575, standard / $625, deluxe.

Lagoon Suite rooms: separate from the inn, overlooking lawns and the lagoon, private rooms w/bath - $675.

Cabins: Fully appointed cabins overlooking Penn Cove, full kitchens - $780.

Registrants may bring a non-participating guest for an additional $180 (food and lodging) Friday-Sunday. After registration, they may contact the Captain Whidbey Inn to extend their stay at a reduced room rate.

There's still time to submit your manuscript for evaluation!

Register Now!
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Accommodations:
Standard Inn Room, $575
Deluxe Inn Room, $625
Lagoon Suite Room, $675
Cabin, $780

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Photos by: Lawrence W. Cheek
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