TO APPLY: Send 8-10 pages of a short story, first chapter, memoir or other creative nonfiction, plus a statement about yourself, including workshops, publications or classes attended. (Returning writers needn't send writing samples.) Email to Maureen Brady at meb4444@gmail.com, or to Martha Hughes at mehnyc@gmail.com. Or mail to Peripatetic Writing Workshop, Inc., PO Box 255, Bearsville, NY 12409. Application deadline: June 22, 2018.
Upon acceptance send a $500 nonrefundable deposit in a personal check made out to the Peripatetic Writing Workshop, Inc., PO Box 255, Bearsville, NY 12409. Writers who send in nonrefundable deposits by May 15th receive a $100 Early Bird Discount off the final bill. (Returning Early Bird Peri writers receive $150 off.)
As the Peripatetic is a not-for-profit organization, the costs of attending may be tax deductible; check with your accountant.
(See the COSTS page for a breakdown of costs, optional tutorials, discounts and the work/study scholarship.)
“The workshop was far beyond my expectations. The careful and sensitive direction of the leaders was immensely helpful as I worked on my novel.”
Emily Dunlap, Woodstock, July 2015
“I feel very comfortable with Maureen and Martha and love their imput. Overall great job, very attentive to all attendees.”
George Farrell, Siracusa, Sicily 2012