More Writing Workshops
I'm teaching classes in Sausalito, the western Catskills, and on Zoom. Is one right for you?
On the heels of an especially terrific Zoom workshop this winter, I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be teaching three more writing workshops this year. They’re all a little different. One is on a houseboat, another is on 200 acres of farmland, and another is on the island paradise of beautiful Turks and Caicos Zoom.
Below you will find everything you need to know about these workshops, plus some preliminary info about our Unspeakeasy retreats in the fall.
These workshops fall under The Unspeakeasy imprimatur, but are distinct from our “free speech vacation” signature retreats. Though they will be especially supportive of intellectual risk-taking, they are not specifically “heterodox” in nature. Students come because they’re interested in craft and artistry, not politics.
May 16-17
Houseboat Weekend Writing Workshop in Marin County, CA
Two full days in a gorgeous floating home in Sausalito, CA. We’ll workshop your pages (submitted ahead of time) and have general discussions on developing ideas, writing about yourself, writing about other people, and how to navigate the publishing business today.
For intermediate to advanced students of memoir and personal essay. This is a women’s workshop. Class not to exceed nine students.
10am to 5pm Saturday/Sunday, includes lunch both days and optional sunset cocktails and dinner Saturday evening.
Fee: $1100, payable by Zelle, Venmo, or personal check
To apply, send a writing sample of no more than 15 pages along with a brief note explaining your creative and professional goals to meghan@meghandaum.com. Write “Houseboat Workshop Application” in the subject heading.
Apply by Monday, April 13.
June 2 - July 21
Zoom Workshop in Memoir and Personal Essay (coed)
An eight-week, once-a-week online workshop, on Zoom, for intermediate to advanced writers of personal essay and memoir.
The class meets once a week for two hours on Zoom. I will lead general conversations about craft and the business of publishing as well as discussions of student work. Each student will have two opportunities to workshop manuscripts up to 15 double-spaced pages, with at least 45 minutes devoted to each workshop discussion.
At some point during the course, each student will have the opportunity to meet with me privately on Zoom for 45 minutes. We can use this time to discuss your pages or any other writing-related issues.
For intermediate to advanced students of memoir and personal essay. Class size to be determined, but will not exceed 12 students.
Eight consecutive Tuesdays 3-5pm ET.
Fee: $1500, payable by Zelle, Venmo, or personal check. Due upon registration.
To apply, send a writing sample of no more than 15 pages along with a brief note explaining your creative and professional goals to meghan@meghandaum.com. Write “Zoom workshop application” in the subject heading.
Apply by Monday, May 11.
September 28 - October 1
Women’s Writing Workshop and Retreat in The Catskills
A four-day/three-night writing workshop and retreat at The Uplands, a retreat and learning center set on 200 acres of farmland, woods, and open landscape in the western Catskill Mountains.
The program will include a combination of classroom workshop sessions of existing material, free writing time, brainstorming sessions, and informal discussions on craft and process. There will also be plenty of unstructured time to walk, think, and work on your own. Each participant will receive a 45-minute private meeting with me.
Yoga, massage, guided nature walks, garden tours, and other services are available upon request.
For intermediate to advanced students of memoir and personal essay. Group size to be determined, but will not exceed 16.
Fee: $3200 for single room, $3000 for shared room.
All rooms have a private bathroom. Includes accommodations and all meals (dinner Monday evening through breakfast Thursday morning).
To apply, send a writing sample of no more than 15 pages along with a brief note explaining your creative and professional goals to meghan@meghandaum.com. Write “Uplands workshop application” in the subject heading.
Apply by Monday, August 3.
Finally . . .
Our two Unspeakeasy retreats in the fall, both in upstate New York, will be open for registration in mid-to-late April. The first is a women’s living room retreat (a more casual version of the signature women’s retreat) in Saratoga Springs, October 10-11. The second is a two-night, coed retreat in the Hudson Valley, October 19-21. The coed retreat will accommodate up to 30 attendees and feature some exciting guest speakers. Stay tuned for more info.