GRAD Writes intensive writing retreats best suit graduate students who plan to complete theses/dissertations in 2022 or 2023. 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 2023 Retreat Schedule
FEB 1+ Day IN-PERSON Writing Retreat
FEB 3-4 [FRI 3-4 PM & SAT 8:30-4:00]
In-Person (capped at 20)
Prep and move your spring semester writing projects forward at this retreat. This is the first of the semester’s 1+ Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed for graduate students who are actively writing their proposals, theses, or dissertations. It has a short prep session on Friday and a full-day in-person Saturday. Participants will receive information a week in advance about how to prepare and make the most of their retreat. This is an in-person retreat. Coffee/tea and healthy energy snacks provided.
Attendance is limited. Register early.
FEB 1+ Day VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
FEB 10 & 11 [FRI 3-4 PM & SAT 8:30-4:00]
Virtual Retreat on ZOOM
Continue to prep and move forward your fall semester writing projects at this retreat. This is the second of the semester’s 1+ Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed for graduate students who are actively writing their proposals, theses, or dissertations. It has a short introductory session on Friday about how to get the most of followed by group writing sessions. This is a virtual retreat and will be hosted on Zoom. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep their virtual writing retreat and space.
MARCH 1+ Day IN-PERSON Writing Retreat
MARCH 3 & 4 [FRI 3-4 PM & SAT 8:30-4:00]
In-Person (capped at 20)
Build and maintain semester writing momentum at this retreat. This is the third of the semester’s 1+ Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed for graduate students who are actively writing their proposals, theses, or dissertations. It has a short introductory session on Friday (3-4pm) about how to get the most of followed by group writing sessions. This is an in-person retreat. Coffee/tea and healthy energy snacks provided.
Attendance is limited. Register early.
MARCH 1+ Day VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
MARCH 10 & 11 [FRI 3-4 PM & SAT 8:30-4:00]
Virtual Retreat on ZOOM
This pre-spring break retreat provides writers an opportunity to kickstart a spring break project or make wrap a project before taking a break. This is the fourth of the semester’s 1+ Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed for graduate students who are actively writing their proposals, theses, or dissertations. This is a virtual retreat and will be hosted on Zoom. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep their virtual writing retreat and space.
APRIL 1+ Day VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
APRIL 7 & 8 [FRI 3-4 PM & SAT 8:30-4:00]
Virtual Retreat on ZOOM
This is the last of the semester’s short Intensive Writing Retreats. It provides graduate student writers a dedicated time to make progress on their mid-late semester writing. It is open to all graduate student and postdoc writers, but it may be most helpful for those who are doing final edits theses or dissertations for submission this semester. This is a virtual retreat and will be hosted on Zoom. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep their virtual writing retreat and space.
MAY IN-PERSON Week-Long Intensive Writing Retreat
MAY 22 - 26 [8:30-4:00]
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.
GRAD Retreats of Years Past
2022
1.5-Day: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL,
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
