Advanced Writers and Illustrators Working Retreat

This year we are happy to offer a writer’s and illustrator's retreat designed for SCBWI PAL members and advanced writers and illustrators. Our theme is “productivity and connection.” The event will be held at the Roslyn Event Center, a relaxing 150-acre venue on the James River. Lodging, meals, snacks and WiFi are included, so all you need to do is focus on your own work. You may prefer to work alone, or you may want to attend the retreat with a partner or with members of your critique group.

We want you to make this retreat your own. You are encouraged to customize your experience and make it one that will be the most enriching and inspiring for you. We’ll include optional activities—from peer-led roundtables and peer critiques to nature walks, and, of course, time to socialize. But how much or how little of the activities you want to participate in is up to you.

You may decide to focus primarily on your project and emerge just for meals and to socialize. Or you may find the peer-led roundtables, critiques, and downtime are just the inspiration you need. Our goal is for you to feel free to use this creative reset in the best way for you to make progress as you revise a picture book, novel, or non-fiction project.