Writers' Tower Intensive
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Workshop Itinerary
Please note that we'll start our work together before the weekend intensive begins, and integrate what we've learned in the week that follows.
Friday, March 28th
Midnight
Deadline for submission of ten to fifteen pages to Tina.
Tuesday, April 1st
Midnight
Tina's deadline for sending each writer feedback in the form of inline comments on the pages, and an editorial letter.
Thursday, April 3rd
TBD
Each writer will have a scheduled forty-minute Zoom call with Tina to go over the feedback and decide on a focus for the weekend intensive.
Friday, April 4th
1pm to 3pm
Participants will arrive, settle in, unpack, and enjoy tea and snacks.
3pm
The group will meet with Tina to go over the itinerary and get more detailed information. We'll also go over some basic housekeeping guidelines, and draw up a showering schedule if necessary.
3:30pm
Each writer talks about their work, their intentions for the weekend, and reads an excerpt aloud
6pm
Supper time! We can eat out or order in. There are many great restaurants nearby.
8pm
Free time.
Saturday, April 5th
8:30 to 11:45
Tina will have a self-serve breakfast ready, consisting of oatmeal with buffet-style toppings and/or smoothies.
9am to 11:45am
Each participant will have a 40-minute session with Tina, and a 40-minute session with Laurie, to ask questions and explore their focus. When participants aren't in one of their one-to-one sessions, they can enjoy their breakfast and/or work on their writing project.
11:45am
Individual writing time! Tina won't be available to consult with during this time, as she'll be preparing lunch. :-)
12:30pm
Lunch prepared by Tina. Menu TBD.
1:30pm
Individual writing. During this writing period, Tina is available to answer questions and provide guidance. Breaks are recommended: perhaps a short walk or two.
6pm
Before we have supper, the participants will have a quick check-in to share impressions of the day and discuss anything they’ve discovered.
7pm
The writers will submit the day’s writing to Tina.
7:15pm
Supper! Participants will order in, or dine out. Tina won’t join because she'll be busy catching up on everyone’s progress.
8:30pm
Free time.
Sunday, April 6th
8:30am to 11:30am
Tina's self-serve breakfast will consist of coconut yogourt with berries and toppings (buffet style) and/or TBD.
9am to 11:30am
Each participant has a 30-minute check-in with Tina. When not in their session with Tina, participants can enjoy their breakfast and/or work on their projects.
11:30am
Individual writing time. Tina won't be available to consult with during this time as she'll be preparing lunch. :-)
12:30pm
Lunch by Tina. Menu TBD.
1:30pm
More writing time! Tina is available to answer questions and provide guidance during this afternoon.
4:30pm
Tina will visit each writer to help them choose an excerpt to read aloud to the group during the evening gathering.
7:15pm
Supper time. We'll be ordering in and enjoying each other's company.
8:15pm
We'll gather to share impressions of our experiences, and the writers will read their work aloud to the group. Both Tina and Laurie will be present at this event.
Monday, April 7th
8:30am to 9:30am
Breakfast. Menu will consist of foods that are easily transportable in case anyone needs to leave early.
9:30 to 11:30
Departure. The writers will pack up and say good-bye to each other.
Sunday, April 13th
Midnight
Submission deadline. After practicing what they've learned over the weekend, participants will submit ten to fifteen pages of their writing to Tina for further feedback, or to Laurie for editing. The determining factor will be the strength of the work and the writer's plans for it.
Submission deadline. After practicing what they've learned over the weekend, participants will submit ten to fifteen pages of their writing to Tina for further feedback, or to Laurie for editing. The determining factor will be the strength of the work and the writer's plans for it.
Submission deadline. After practicing what they've learned over the weekend, participants will submit ten to fifteen pages of their writing to Tina for further feedback, or to Laurie for editing. The determining factor will be the strength of the work and the writer's plans for it.
Sunday, April 13th
Midnight
Submission deadline. After practicing what they've learned over the weekend, participants will submit ten to fifteen pages of their writing to Tina for further feedback, or to Laurie for editing. The determining factor will be the strength of the work and the writer's plans for it.
Sunday, April 13th
Midnight
Submission deadline. After practicing what they've learned over the weekend, participants will submit ten to fifteen pages of their writing to Tina for further feedback, or to Laurie for editing. The determining factor will be the strength of the work and the writer's plans for it.