FAQ
1. Where can I stay if I’m coming in from out of town?
We offer a unique Village Host Program for Full Week Experience participants only . We also have arranged discounted rates with area motels and bed and breakfasts.
2. Where does Antioch Writers' Workshop take place?
Afternoon seminars for Full Week Experience participants take place in a variety of locations in the charming village of Yellow Springs. Participants will receive detailed information about their afternoon seminar location after registering and well in advance of the workshop week. All other Antioch Writers' Workshop events take place at Antioch University McGregor, located at 900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs.Click here for directions.
3. Tell me more about Yellow Springs, Ohio.
The charming village offers unique lodging, restaurants, shopping, and nature preserves. During your Antioch Writers' Workshop experience—whether Full Week or one of our A La Carte offerings—you’ll want to take advantage of all the village has to offer. The village’s chamber of commerce web site offers full details.
4. What is the registration deadline?
June 1, 2010.
5. What is the deadline for paying tuition?
June 10, 2010. A $50.00 late fee will be assessed after this date.
6. What is the process and deadline for submitting manuscripts for Full Week afternoon seminars?
June 1, 2010. After registering, participants will received detailed instructions about how to share manuscripts with faculty and fellow participants via a secured, password-protected, online system.
7. What is the process and deadline for submitting manuscripts for scholarships?
Scholarship submissions must be RECEIVED, either via postal mail or email, by May 1, 2010. Any submissions received after that date will be automatically disqualified. See scholarship page for details.
8. What is covered in my registration/tuition fee?
All instruction. Meals as follows:
► Full Week Experience—Saturday evening reception, Sunday box lunch, Monday through Friday continental breakfast.
► Saturday Seminar—Saturday morning continental breakfast, Saturday box lunch, Saturday evening reception.
► Morning Only Classes—Monday through Friday continental breakfast.
► Afternoon Only Focus on Form—Not applicable. All other meals, lodging, transportation, and other expenses (for example, books) are the responsibility of the participant.
9. What should I wear?
Appropriate casual is the dress code for all Antioch Writers' Workshop events. Do be sure to bring sweaters; air conditioning can make some venues chilly. Also bring comfortable walking shoes to make exploring Yellow Springs enjoyable. Weather in July in Ohio can often mean rain; bring umbrella and other rain gear.
10. What should I bring?
In addition to a great attitude for a fantastic week of learning and inspiration, be sure to bring a notebook or laptop for taking notes. Antioch University McGregor does have wifi, so you will be able to connect to the Internet. The Yellow Springs library also has public computers.
11. What if I need to cancel?
Please inform the Director as soon as possible. While registration fees are non-refundable, if you cancel BEFORE June 10, tuition fees will be refunded, and your tuition fee can be applied to the 2011 Antioch Writers' Workshop (you will have to pay the non-refundable registration fee again, however, in 2011.) If you cancel AFTER June 10, your full tuition will be held, but can be applied to the 2011 Antioch Writers' Workshop (you will have to pay the non-refundable registration fee again, however, in 2011.)
12. How can I sign up for one-on-one pitch sessions with agents?
These valuable one-on-one pitch sessions are included in the Full Week Experience ONLY, and are thus available ONLY to Full Week participants. Depending upon demand, Antioch Writers' Workshop reserves the right to limit participants to pitching to only one agent, so all participants have an opportunity to pitch. Pitch sessions are 8 minutes in length and should be only utilized by those who feel they are ready to submit work if requested. Pitch sessions are not Q&A sessions; visiting agents will provide that opportunity during Professional Connections sessions at Morning Classes. Pitch Session sign-ups will take place during the beginning of the AWW week.
13. How can I sign up for one-on-one manuscript critiques with faculty? These valuable one-on-one manuscript critiques must be signed up for during registration, and are available ONLY to Full Week participants at an additional $75.00 cost. (Please note that this full amount is directly paid to faculty to compensate for additional work and preparation.) If you do not sign up for a critique during your registration, you may contact the Director to request a critique, but please note that critique availability is limited. Each faculty member sets the limit on how many critique(s) he/she will do. These slots do fill quickly. The Director will endeavor to fill your first request for a critique; however, if that slot is full, you will be assigned to your second or third choice. No refunds will be given due to not getting a first request for critique. One-on-one manuscript critiques will include written comments and a half-hour discussion with the faculty member, which will be scheduled either shortly before the beginning of the AWW week, or shortly after AWW week begins.
14. How can I sign up for informal lunches with faculty?
These fun, informal lunches are a great way to chat with faculty members, especially those whose class you aren’t taking, and to meet other AWW participants. Lunches are held throughout the Village of Yellow Springs, Monday-Friday, between Morning Classes and Afternoon Seminars. Sign-ups are held each morning during the continental breakfast and breaks between Morning Classes. Please note—these lunches are available ONLY to Full Week participants.
15. What communication can I expect once I’ve registered?
You will receive:
► confirmation of your registration within 2-3 business days of registering.
► an invoice for your balance due tuition via E-MAIL ONLY, so be sure to include an accurate e-mail address and a phone number in case the Director needs to contact you if your e-mail bounces.
► detailed instruction about how to submit your manuscript for your afternoon class, if this applies to you. No reminders will be sent.
► detailed instruction about how to submit your manuscript for your one-on-one critique, if this applies to you. No reminders will be sent.
► detailed welcome e-mail shortly after June 1, with information about locations, schedules, and other logistics.
► a welcome packet upon check-in. This will include your name badge, which must be worn at all times for you to gain access to Antioch Writers' Workshop classes. (Other classes and events take place simultaneously with the workshop week at Antioch University McGregor and other Antioch Writers' Workshop venues.) This will also include a printed receipt for your registration and tuition expenses, as well as village host and one-on-one critique expenses if applicable. You may also e-mail the Director with questions; please allow 2-3 business days for a reply.
General policies:
► AWW accepts registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.
► Afternoon seminars, manuscript critiques and village host slots are filled first-tuition-paid-in-full, first-served.
► Manuscript critique slots are filled based on both student preference and faculty availability. In some cases, students may be placed with second or third choices; if these choices are not available, the AWW Director will contact the student.
► Village host slots are limited and fill quickly!
► Manuscript critiques, agent meetings, lunch-with-faculty, afternoon seminars are open ONLY to full-week participants. These options are not available to Morning Only Classes, Afternoon Only Focus on Form and Saturday Seminar registrants.
► Registration closes June 1, 2010.
► Registration fees, per registration form, are non-refundable.
► Payment is due in full by June 10, 2010; if this is not received, the registrant’s slot will be given to registrants on the wait list.
► For cancellations made in writing (via email) to the Director before June 10, 2010, all fees except the registration fee will be refunded.
► Cancellations made after June 10, 2010 will not be refunded; however all but the registration fee will be applied to 2011 fees if the registrant so desires. (Registration fees will be assessed again in 2011.)
► Faculty, agents, and guest speakers are all dedicated professionals who are eager to fulfill their commitment to teach at AWW. However, in the rare event of a personal calamity, AWW may have to find substitutes for advertised faculty, agents or guest speakers. Refunds will not be given to participants on the basis of this unlikely occurrence.
