The MAWCA writers' retreat is an opportunity for writers at all levels to have "a room of one's own" in which to write, to take a break from the Internet if desired, to share meals with friends and fellow writers, and to get feedback from peers in the writing center community. The retreat will take place at Pendle Hill, a Quaker retreat center near Philadelphia where MAWCA has held several retreats over the past four years. At our last writers' retreat in 2013, attendees found the retreat productive and several published writing center articles out of the retreat.

MAWCA is especially eager to provide opportunities for our colleagues who are working toward publication of scholarship in our field. This does not mean your project has to be fully fledged. We welcome writers at all stages of the process from initial research and literature review through final drafting.

The cost of the retreat is $450, which includes room and three meals a day! Parking onsite is free, and transportation is available via rail. We will provide a full scholarship for two student attendees, all expenses paid. For professionals, we are open to working with you to adjust the cost of the retreat according to need. We likely can get the cost down to what you would have spent on groceries for the week if you absolutely cannot afford to come. Please apply if you are able to take the time, without regard for need. It is our goal to make it possible for as many people to attend as possible. In addition, as the selection process is competitive and peer reviewed, you will receive an acceptance letter that may be helpful in applying for travel funding from your university.

Space for this event is limited to 10 participants.