Tentative Schedule
The Squam Writes Retreat is designed to give you the opportunity to pursue whatever your writing needs most. Mentor-led feedback groups, story structure critiques, and evening events are all optional. Spend your time recharging in nature, writing as you gaze on the calming waters of the lake, or connecting with fellow attendees during formal and informal events. Schedule is subject to change.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Take your time getting to Squam Lake!
Today's activities are designed to help you get to know your fellow writers and mentors. Whenever you arrive, join in!
3:00 pm // Check in with Melissa & Jilly
5:30-6:30pm // Welcome cocktails
6:30-7:30pm // Dinner
7:45-9:15pm // 'Elevator Pitch' the group
9:15pm on // Social
*To participate in the Elevator Pitch session, please submit your anonymous 280-character (or less) story pitch at check-in. The group will use these to discuss how to hook readers on your stories!
7:00-8:00 am // Morning mountain hike
8:00-8:55 am // Breakfast
9:00-9:25 // Creativity meditation
9:30-12:30 pm // Planned writing time
12:30-1:30 pm // Lunch
2:00--5:00 pm // Planned writing time
5:00-6:10 pm // Optional peer critiques
6:15-7:00 pm // Dinner
7:15-9:15 pm // Craft discussion: deepening characters
9:15 pm on // Social
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
7:00-8:00 am // Morning mountain hike
8:00-8:55 am // Breakfast
9:00-9:25 // Creativity meditation
9:30-12:30 pm // Planned writing time
12:30-1:30 pm // Lunch
2:00-3:30 pm // Free writing exercise (optional)
3:30-5:00 pm // Planned writing time
5:00-6:10 pm // Cocktail hour
6:15-7:00 pm // Dinner
7:15-9:15 pm // Career discussion: what next?
9:15 pm on // Social
8:00-9:00am // Morning mountain hike
/ Free-writing time
9:00-10:00am // Breakfast
10:15-11:00am // Peer Q&A Panel
12:00pm // Checkout (Rooms must be cleared, but participants can continue to use communal areas)
12:00-1pm // Lunch
1:00pm // Departure