Falling Leaves 2025

Falling Leaves Masterclass Retreat: Novels

This annual masterclass retreat provides attendees with a one-on-one critique with one of our faculty editors, group critique opportunities and faculty-led evening workshops at beautiful Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.   

Apply here.

You will be able to submit:

• Middle Grade Novel

• Young Adult Novel

• Chapter Book

• MG Graphic Novel

• YA Graphic Novel

• Early Reader Graphic Novel

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Oct. 4-6th 2024: Falling Leaves Picture Book Masterclass

Location:

Silver Bay YMCA

87 Silver Bay Road

Silver Bay, New York 12874

May 15th: Application opens

July 8th: Application Deadline

July 15th: Attendees Acceptance Announcement (If accepted an invoice will be sent to you with payment instructions.)

July 26th: Upon acceptance, you must pay the registration fee and book your room at Silver Bay

Total cost for the weekend includes your room (double or single) all food, drinks, snacks, a one-on-one critique with one of our faculty editors, group critique opportunities and faculty-led evening workshops.

Single $675

Double $575

We have 3 of our 5 faculty positions confirmed:

• Emily Keyes: Agent from Keyes Agency

• Lydia Gregovic: Editor with Penguin Random House

• Alice Jerman: Editor with Harper Collins Childrens