In-Person
Welcome to the Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (October)
OVERVIEW: Congratulations on your acceptance into the Whole Novel Workshop: A Fall Retreat for Novelists! The Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft of a novel (up to 80,000 words) read with written feedback and a private consultation, along with rich presentations specifically designed for novelists at this stage […]
Poetry Palooza! A Workshop for Poetry Lovers
https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/poetry-palooza-a-workshop-for-poetry-lovers
Writing Through Trauma & Grief to Empower Readers: A Retreat for Storytellers
https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/writing-through-trauma-and-grief-to-empower-readers-a-retreat-for-storytellers
Novel Retreat with Editor Patricia Lee Gauch (2026)
This invitation-based retreat is thoughtfully crafted to help you move your novel to the next level while working one-to-one with editor Patricia Lee Gauch. What You'll Learn Patricia Lee Gauch, former editor of Philomel Books and longtime Highlights Foundation faculty leads this unique, immersive experience meant to bring the best out of your […]
Community Retreat with Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence: Celebrating Asian and Asian American Stories (May 2026)
Community Retreat with Meg Medina: Celebrating Latinx Stories in Kidlit
All About Picture Books: A Retreat for Storytellers
Middle of the Novel: A Working Retreat
Community Retreat with Andrea Page and Stacy Wells: Celebrating Native and Indigenous Stories in Kidlit
Community Retreat with Andrea Page and Stacy Wells: Celebrating Native and Indigenous Stories in Kidlit About the Program In-person 4-day/3-night Retreat This retreat has been thoughtfully planned by authors Andrea Page (Lakota, Sioux) and Stacy Wells (Choctaw) as a celebration of the long history, contributions, and joy shared by Native, First Nation, and Indigenous voices […]
Black Women Writers: A Retreat In Gratitude 2026
sis·ter·hood /ˈsistərˌho͝od/ 1: the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women 2: a community of women linked by a common interest Dear Sisters, We are still so moved by the deep connections we made at the inaugural Black Women Writers’ Retreat last year. We are planning something special for 2026 and […]