Rather than a long, drawn-out application process, this year we’ve decided to limit our application period from January 1-February 1. Admittedly, that’s not a lot of time. But here’s the good news: you can begin preparing your application this minute.

To apply to The Priory Writers’ Retreat, you need to complete these three steps:

1.) In 500 words or fewer, offer a writing statement that answers the following: “Please share a bit about your writing journey. What's your story? What's your project? What are your goals for this retreat, and how might this retreat assist you in achieving your goals? If space permits, please also speak briefly about how you might contribute to the community of writers at The Priory.”

2.) Additionally, you are asked to submit a writing sample.

Prose writers, please submit 10 or fewer double-spaced pages (a single work or multiple works is fine).
Poetry writers, please submit 3-5 pages of poetry.

3.) Last but not least, please include a 100-word bio!

Check a few more boxes, enter some contact info, sign-up for a one-on-one conference with a writer-in-residence (if you so choose) and click “Submit.” That’s all there is to it!

Our team of readers will get to work on February 2. We hope to share the status of your application by mid-February. Payment will be due in March to reserve your spot.

Please note that there is a $10 application fee, which helps us offset program costs.

So what are you waiting for? Start preparing your application! Then submit beginning January 1!