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Carolinas 2023 Fall Retreat

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The Three Tracks

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Faculty

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Accommodations

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Food & Beverage

Itinerary

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Special Events

Friday Intensives

Critiques/Consults/Reviews

Policies

Explore this retreat

### The goal of our 2023 Working Retreat is to nurture our creative community. Something lovely happens when we come together with a like-minded purpose.

In the world of children's publishing we are fortunate to not be constrained by an atmosphere of wary competitiveness. Rather we seek to call each other forward in our most creative endeavors, understanding that there will never be enough books, enough stories, to fill the hands and minds of young readers everywhere.

To all of our retreat attendees, we ask that you come prepared to dig into your own work and also be present with us, your creative community. You are the ingredient that will make this weekend wondrous.

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### FORMAT

Attendees will choose from one of [three tracks](/the-three-tracks) for the weekend:

* Career Building for Creatives Track
* Creative Writing Track
* Illustration Track

Each group will rotate together through sessions designed to build on the goals for that specific track. Our faculty members will rotate through the tracks to allow for a variety of teachers.

**Stay on Track** \- we are unable to offer cross\-pollination $i\.e\. attendees may only attend sessions in their own track$\. You may\, however\, add an intensive from a different track\.

Meal times, lab hours, and evening events will allow socializing time with all attendees.

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### CLASS SIZE

**Space is limited!** Carolinas members are invited to attend on a first come/first served basis.

* Tracks are limited to 20 participants per track.
* Friday morning intensives are limited to 10 attendees per intensive.

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### REGISTRATION

#### Optional Add-ons

* **Single or Double Occupancy** \- Double Occupancy registrants must submit roommate's name to Erica Wood\, [carolinas-ra@scbwi.org](carolinas-ra@scbwi.org).
* **Manuscript Critique, Career Consultation, or Portfolio Review**
* **Friday Morning Intensive** \- This option automatically includes lunch on Friday as you will need to arrive by 9 a\.m\. on Friday\, Nov 3rd\.
* **Friday Breakfast Buffet** \- Arrive before your intensive at 8 a\.m\. on Friday\, Nov 3rd\.
* **Thursday Night Lodging for Your Intensive** \- This option automatically includes single or double room\, dinner on Thursday\, and breakfast and lunch on Friday\. You will need to arrive by 6 p\.m\. on Thursday\, Nov 2nd\.
* **Thursday Night Lodging Just for Fun** \- This option is just for fun\, and not associated with a Friday morning Intensive\. It automatically includes single or double room\, dinner on Thursday\, and breakfast and lunch on Friday\. You will need to arrive by 6 p\.m\. on Thursday\, Nov 2nd\.

#### Requirements

* **Choose one of the three tracks** \- If your preferred track is sold out\, you must select an alternate track to complete registration\.
* **Confirm that you have read and understand the policies specific to this retreat.**

#### Waitlists

If your preferred track or intensive is filled and unavailable for selection, you may submit your name to Erica Wood, [carolinas-ra@scbwi.org](carolinas-ra@scbwi.org), to be placed on a wait list. There's no guarantee a spot will open so expect to attend your alternate track.

<h2>Premium User (Member) - $275 </h2>Includes standard programming Fri, Nov 3rd 1 pm – Sun, Nov 5th, and onsite activities.<h2>Registered User (NON-Member) - $350 </h2>Includes standard programming Fri, Nov 3rd 1 pm – Sun, Nov 5th, and onsite activities. <h2>Accommodations </h2>Includes two nights lodging (Fri, Nov 3rd, – Sun, Nov 5th), and five meals (Fri dinner – Sun breakfast).– SINGLE Occupancy $275– DOUBLE Occupancy $175<h2>Optional Add-Ons</h2>1. Friday Manuscript Critique, Career Consultation, or Portfolio Review (20-minute meeting) $80* (Registered User $110)2. Friday morning Intensive – automatically includes Friday lunch $95 (Registered User $125)Option to add Friday breakfast buffet $15 OR arrive Thursday night – includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast: – Single Occupancy $130 – Double Occupancy $803. Arrive Thursday night just for fun – No Friday intensive – includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch:– Single Occupancy $145 – Double Occupancy $95 * The price increase for individual meetings is set by the SCBWI Minimum Honorarium Policy. Meetings have been increased to 20-minute intervals.See how these prices break down on our <a href="https://www.scbwi.org/events/carolinas-2023-working-retreat/policies">Policies Page</a>.

Carolinas 2023 Fall Retreat

Nov 03, 2023 - Nov 05, 2023

NOT SOLD OUT! One seat available.

Explore this retreat

The Three Tracks

Faculty

Accommodations

Food & Beverage

Itinerary

Special Events

Friday Intensives

Critiques/Consults/Reviews

Policies

Premium User (Member) - $275

Registered User (NON-Member) - $350

Accommodations

Optional Add-Ons