GRAD Writes intensive writing retreats best suit graduate students who plan to complete theses/dissertations in 2024. Although, graduate students and postdocs at any stage of the writing process are welcome to attend.
The retreats are designed on research on “writing in social spaces” and “writing containment.” Each retreat includes 5+ hours of writing time, writing-focused conversations, and scheduling support. Select retreats include consultations with the retreat lead.
Here at CSU Writes, we are students and faculty who write, too, and we appreciate your patience as we work behind-the-scenes to serve your writing needs. Your retreat registration and access will be confirmed with a follow up Outlook calendar invite and a pre-retreat information email. PLEASE NOTE: we process your retreat requests manually, which means you will not receive an automated response/calendar invitation. We strive to process registrations within 24-hours.
Please, apply to a retreat ONLY if you are sure you can commit to attending the retreat. By honoring your commitment to attend a retreat, you will both serve your goals and help us to prepare for your attendance. Thank you.
SPRING 2024
Mid-April 1+Day Writing Retreat: In-Person
APR 19 (4:30-5:30pm) & APR 20 (8:30am-4:30pm)
In-Person LSC 308-10
As we head toward late semester, this retreat helps graduate students to make steady progress on their writing projects. It has a short introductory session on Friday (4:30-5:30pm) about how to get the most out of a retreat, followed by group writing sessions on Saturday (8:30-4:30). This retreat is held at the LSC. Participants will receive information via Outlook Calendar about ways to make the most of in-person writing retreat. Coffee/tea and healthy energy snacks provided. Attendance is limited. Register early.
Late Semester 1+Day Writing Retreat: Virtual
APR 26 (4:30-5:30pm) & APR 27 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Virtual - Zoom
As we head toward summer break, this retreat helps graduate students to make progress on their spring projects amidst the business of the end of the semester. It has a short introductory session on Friday (4:30-5:30pm) about how to get the most out of a retreat, followed by group writing sessions on Saturday (8:30-4:30). This retreat is held on Zoom. Participants will receive information via Outlook Calendar about ways to make the most of virtual writing retreat.
May Week-Long Writing Retreat: In-Person
MAY 20 – MAY 24 (8:30-4:30pm)
In-Person - Pre-Construction Building
This week-long writing retreat offers graduate students an early-summer opportunity to launch and make significant progress on summer projects. A week dedicated to writing is truly intensive. The retreat balances individual writing time with group conversation and guest presenters so that writers skill-build as they generate manuscripts and/or proposals. Summer retreats are held on campus. Coffee/tea and healthy energy snacks provided. Attendance is limited. Register early.
June 2-Day Writing Retreat: In-Person
JUNE 20-21 (8:30-4:30pm)
In-Person - Pre-Construction Building
Pick up a new project, wrap a nearly complete project, or continue to make progress on a longer summer writing project at this short retreat. This is an in-person retreat. Coffee/tea and healthy energy snacks provided. Space is limited. Register early.
July 1-Day Writing Retreat: Virtual
JULY 19 (8:30-4:30pm)
Virtual - Zoom
The retreat includes 5 hours of dedicated writing time, split between morning and afternoon sessions. Writers gather for morning and afternoon goal setting. This retreat is held on Zoom. Participants will receive information via Outlook Calendar about ways to make the most of a virtual writing retreat.
August 1-Day Writing Retreat: Virtual
August 3 (8:30-4:30pm)
Virtual - Zoom
Early August is a good time to wrap summer writing projects. The retreat includes 5 hours of dedicated writing time, split between morning and afternoon sessions. Writers gather for morning and afternoon goal setting. This retreat is held on Zoom. Participants will receive information via Outlook Calendar about ways to make the most of a virtual writing retreat.
GRAD Retreats of Years Past
2023
1.5-Day: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, JULY, AUG,
Weeklong: MAY + 1-Day Retreats in JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
2022
1.5-Day: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, AUG, SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC
Weeklong: MAY + 1-Day Retreats in JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
2021
1.5-Day: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, AUG, SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC
Weeklong: MAY, JUNE
2020
2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH (remote) & APRIL (remote) Week-Long: MAY (remote)
2019
2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY & JUNE
2018
2-Day:, MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY
2017
2-Day: MARCH, APRIL, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY
2016
2-Day: MARCH, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY#1, MAY #2
