Cost, Deposit, & Refunds
Online cost 2025: $1725
($50 discount for paying by check or bank transfer)
There is a $500 non-refundable deposit for this event regardless of whether you participate in-person or online only.
Refund Policy:
Before and August 1, 2025 (online) applicants may withdraw from the workshop with no additional penalty, except the $500 non-refundable deposit.
After August 1, 2025 (online), tuition is 50% refundable, unless we can fill the spot from our wait list. If we can fill the spot, applicants will be refunded full tuition, minus $700 ($500 deposit and a $200 penalty for late withdrawal). You may put your $200 towards another event during the same calendar year.
After September 1, 2025 (online) and tuition is non-refundable, unless we can fill the spot from our wait list. If we can fill the spot, applicants will be refunded full tuition, minus $700 ($500 deposit and a $200 penalty for late withdrawal). You may put the $200 towards another event during the same calendar year.
LAST MINUTE ILLNESS POLICY: Please note, as of 2025, there will be no exceptions to our refund policy for students who become ill at the last minute. Students will be given access to the virtual workshop's videos that they can watch at a later date. Students will be able to schedule one-on-one meetings with Patti and Gary at a later date.
Model
The seven-day online workshop includes virtual lectures, meetings and breakout sessions. All one-on-one meetings for virtual students will take place on Zoom. In-person students will attend lectures in outdoor space. One-on-one meetings for in-person students will be held on-site. In-person participants will be expected to follow safe COVID-19 practices, including mask wearing when appropriate and social distancing. Zoom may be used during inclement weather.
Workshop Size
Gary and Patti will accept no more than 13 writers in our virtual workshop and no more than 13 writers for our in-person workshop.
Writing Samples
New students’ applications must contain a 1000-word writing sample. You do not need to be published to be considered for this program, but we are looking for committed, experienced writers. Gary and Patti will read the writing samples, and writers will be informed whether they have been accepted.
“It was wonderful! Both are so positive and encouraging, but also specific and helpful with feedback. I left every meeting knowing exactly what to work on next, but never feeling defeated or like I couldn’t do it ….I loved every minute - best workshop I’ve ever done, and 100% worth it. ”