{"product_id":"tuition-payment-for-writing-workshops-new-orleans","title":"Tuition for Writing Workshops New Orleans February 21-26, 2027","description":"\u003cdiv data-id=\"1542787686505\" data-ver=\"1\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" class=\"element-wrap\" id=\"e-1542787686505\" data-label=\"Heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-exc=\"\" data-gemlang=\"en\" class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eTuition for Writing Workshops New Orleans February 21-26, 2027\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"1542787718742\" data-ver=\"1\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" class=\"element-wrap\" id=\"e-1542787718742\" data-label=\"Text Block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-exc=\"\" data-gemlang=\"en\" class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1542787718742\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1542787718742\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew Orleans was made for storytellers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the city of Tennessee Williams and Anne Rice, of Kate Chopin and Sarah M. Broom, of Faulkner House Books tucked into Pirate's Alley, of jazz funerals and second lines, and a culture so steeped in narrative that it shaped American literature itself. New Orleans has always been a place where the past breathes through the present, where stories live in the architecture and the air, and for five nights in February 2027, we're bringing our most intimate retreat program back to the Garden District.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLed by Ethan Joella, Amber Sparks, and Mira Ptacin, Writing Workshops New Orleans brings together fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth conversations about the craft and business of writing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur program is intentionally small: two fiction cohorts and one nonfiction cohort, each capped at 10 writers, led by three of the most distinctive voices working in American literature today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Week Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEvery writer in the program submits two completed pieces of writing before arrival. The first is workshopped by your cohort and instructor. The second goes into your private one-on-one conference with your workshop leader — time set aside just for you and your work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDaily craft talks are open to all participants. Optional afternoon seminars go deep on specific elements of craft and the writing life. Evenings belong to the group: a welcome happy hour on Sunday, a walking tour of the Garden District on Monday, a cohort dinner on Tuesday, a Steamboat Natchez cruise down the Mississippi on Wednesday, and a final reading and happy hour on Thursday to close out the week.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is not a large conference. There are no panels of strangers, no name tags on lanyards. There are 30 writers and three extraordinary teachers, spending a week together in one of America's most storied literary cities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWORKSHOP FACULTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/2027_New_Orleans_Faculty.png?v=1781635347\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1773322555960\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1773322555960\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf_column gf_col-lg-4 gf_col-md-4 gf_col-sm-12 gf_col-xs-12\" id=\"c-1682163409411\" data-id=\"1682163409411\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1682163454920\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1682163454920\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiction Workshop Instructor Amber Sparks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the author of the novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy People Don’t Live Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a forthcoming short story collection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDid Parents in the Middle Ages Love Their Children?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (both from Liveright\/W.W. Norton), and four collections of short fiction, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd I Do Not Forgive You: Revenges and other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Unfinished World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Her fiction and essays have appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Short Fiction, the Paris Review, Slate, Tin House, Granta, The Cut\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and elsewhere. Amber has been an instructor on our retreats to Dublin and Iceland, and we are thrilled that she will be working with you in New Orleans!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf_column gf_col-lg-4 gf_col-md-4 gf_col-sm-12 gf_col-xs-12\" id=\"c-1682163411223\" data-id=\"1682163411223\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Image\" data-key=\"image\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1682163497063\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-image\" data-ver=\"1.0\" data-id=\"1682163497063\" data-resolution=\"3000x3000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1682163469630\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1682163469630\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiction Instructor Ethan Joella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the author of the novels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Little Hope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Scribner, 2021), which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Quiet Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Scribner, 2022), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Same Bright Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Scribner, 2024), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Top of the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Scribner, 2026). His books have been featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, People,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ethan teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware and specializes in community writing workshops. He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his family. Ethan has been an instructor on our retreats to Paris, Dublin, and Tuscany, and we are thrilled that he will be working with you in New Orleans!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf_column gf_col-lg-4 gf_col-md-4 gf_col-sm-12 gf_col-xs-12\" id=\"c-1682163411217\" data-id=\"1682163411217\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Image\" data-key=\"image\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1682163489092\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-image\" data-ver=\"1.0\" data-id=\"1682163489092\" data-resolution=\"3000x3000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1581722732139\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1581722732139\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNonfiction Instructor Mira Ptacin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the author of the award-winning memoir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoor Your Soul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Soho Press, 2016), which was named a best book of the year by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it received a rare “starred” review. She’s also the author of the genre-blending book of feminist history, memoir, and ethnography, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Liveright-W.W. Norton, 2019), which the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lauded as the best book to read during a pandemic. Mira’s writing frequently appears in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, Harper's, Literary Hub, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Longreads, The Atavist, Guernica, Elle Magazine, New York Magazine, Tin House, Vice, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Poets \u0026amp; Writers, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand more. She received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was editor-at-large of their literary magazine, LUMINA. Mira lives on Peaks Island, Maine, and is currently working on her next book. Mira has been an instructor on our retreats to Paris and Dublin, and we are thrilled that she will be working with you in New Orleans!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1580411455149\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411455149\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-lg gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1580411455149\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411455149\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-lg gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3856;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLodging at The Pontchartrain Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1580411437671\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411437671\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in 1927 on the historic St. Charles Avenue, the iconic Pontchartrain Hotel has been beautifully reimagined into a luxurious boutique destination with its Roaring Twenties grandeur and original architectural elements still shining through. In this storied hotel, timeless Southern elegance meets modern-day comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1580411489601\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411489601\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eClass Size\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1580411507358\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411507358\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach genre workshop will have no more than 10 participants, led by the genre faculty instructor. Daily craft talks are open to all participants and led by program staff or faculty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiction \u0026amp; Nonfiction Workshops:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAhead of our arrival in New Orleans, fiction and nonfiction students will submit two manuscripts. One manuscript of up to 5,000 words will be critiqued in the group workshop and include letters of critique from your peers and instructor; your second manuscript of up to 5,000 words will be discussed in a one-on-one conference with your instructor in New Orleans. All writers can submit up to 10,000 words in total between their two manuscript submissions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1580411507358\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411507358\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1580411703896\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411703896\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1580411703896\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411703896\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eSchedule Overview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1580411679619\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411679619\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday, February 21, 2027\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4:00PM: Hotel check-in begins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5:30PM: Meet-and-greet happy hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonday, February 22nd - Thursday, February 25th, 2027\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMornings: Workshops and one-on-one instructor meetings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfternoons\/Evenings: Lunch Break \u0026amp; free time. Optional afternoon seminar, led by faculty or staff. Optional evening activity and dinner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFriday, February 26th, 2027\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11:00AM: Final check-out at Pontchartrain Hotel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptional Evening activities:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSunday: Meet-and-greet happy hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMonday: Walking Tour of Garden District\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuesday: Cohort dinner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWednesday: Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThursday: Final reading and Happy Hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e**Details subject to change. The final version will be sent out roughly one month before the start of the workshop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1773332309730\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1773332309730\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf_gs-text-paragraph-1 gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1731017602743\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1731017602743\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-center-lg gf-elm-center-md gf-elm-center-sm gf-elm-center-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1542788072637\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1542788072637\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-center-lg gf-elm-center-md gf-elm-center-sm gf-elm-center-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eIncluded Optional Evening Activities\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1708216956046\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1708216956046\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1 gf-elm-left-lg gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday: Meet-and-Greet Happy Hour\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKick off your New Orleans writing retreat with a lively meet-and-greet happy hour. Gather with your fellow writers and instructors in a relaxed, inspiring setting to break the ice before the week ahead. Enjoy refreshing beverages as you settle into the vibrant energy of the city and get to know your new literary community.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday: Walking Tour of The Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNestled within the heart of New Orleans lies the illustrious Garden District, a storied enclave renowned for its resplendent architecture, verdant landscapes, and vibrant cultural tapestry. Here, we will embark on a mesmerizing walking tour where the city's captivating past unfolds before our eyes. Meandering along tree-shaded avenues adorned with stately Greek Revival mansions, antebellum residences, and majestic oak trees, we'll be transported to an era of grandeur and charm. Our journey commences at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, a hauntingly beautiful resting place steeped in Gothic splendor and cinematic allure. From there, we'll amble through the district's enchanting streets, discovering hidden gems like quaint boutiques and the luxurious abodes of celebrities. Along the way, we'll delve into the district's rich literary heritage, tracing the footsteps of esteemed authors such as Anne Rice, Mark Twain, and George Washington Cable, whose words have woven themselves into the fabric of New Orleans' cultural identity. As we immerse ourselves in the allure of the Garden District, this walking tour offers a captivating glimpse into the city's soul. So, join us on this immersive journey through time and history, where every step reveals a new facet of New Orleans' enchanting Garden District.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday: Dinner with Your Writing Cohort \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter a couple of days of intensive writing and workshops, enjoy an intimate dinner with your writing cohort. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect more deeply with the peers in your small group, discuss the progress of your projects, and share inspiration over a delicious meal. Deepen your literary bonds in a cozy, supportive atmosphere that celebrates your collective creative journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday: Ride on the Steamboat Natchez \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStep back in time and take to the water with a scenic evening cruise on the historic Steamboat Natchez. As we glide along the mighty Mississippi River, you'll be treated to the authentic sounds of a live New Orleans jazz band filling the air. Take in the sweeping views of the city skyline, feel the gentle river breeze, and let the rhythmic churning of the paddlewheel inspire you. It's an unforgettable evening of music, history, and classic Southern charm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday: Happy Hour and Final Reading \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCelebrate the culmination of your New Orleans writing workshop with an inspiring evening of readings and camaraderie. Gather for a final happy hour to toast the week's accomplishments before taking the mic to share a short selection of your work. Listen to the brilliant pieces developed by your peers, applaud each other's creative breakthroughs, and savor the lasting friendships forged during our time together in the Crescent City.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1698171309147\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1698171309147\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1 gf-elm-left-lg gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1669941920282\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1669941920282\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" id=\"e-1669941920282\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1669941920282\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eTuition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1580411009475\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1580411009475\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuition is $2,995 if you stay at the Pontchartrain Hotel, or $1,795 if you provide your own lodging. Tuition includes the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" id=\"e-1542788072634\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1542788072634\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf-elm-left-lg gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLodging in your own room at the Pontchartrain Hotel for 6 days, 5 nights (unless you choose the non-lodging option). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical feedback on writing submissions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily craft of writing and\/or business of writing seminars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-on-one conference with faculty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking tour of the Garden District on Monday. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiverboat cruise on the Steamboat Nanchez on Wednesday. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eFood and drinks are not included in the tuition cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApplication \u0026amp; General FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1642188823882\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1642188823882\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Row\" class=\"gf_row\" id=\"r-1619480237919\" data-icon=\"gpicon-row\" data-id=\"1619480237919\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf_column gf_col-lg-12\" id=\"c-1619480237843\" data-id=\"1619480237843\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1642189697818\" id=\"e-1642189697818\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-lg gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_3_1469644268994_10030\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1578286434826_9980\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1779292446393\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1779292446393\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf_gs-text-paragraph-1 gf-elm-left\" data-gemlang=\"en\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1578286434826_9980\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Cabin, sans-serif;\"\u003eTuition is $2,995 if you stay at the Pontchartrain Hotel, or $1,795 if you provide your own lodging. If your application is accepted, full tuition is due within 10 days. Upon acceptance, you will have the option to pay your tuition in full or opt for a payment plan by selecting Affirm at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bring my partner or a guest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to bring your partner or a guest along for the trip (and share a room), the cost is $695 for the New Orleans Workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is your refund policy for the workshop in New Orleans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the intimate nature of our destination workshops and our own, non-refundable deposit schedule as organizers, our refund policy is as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90+ days before your trip, tuition payment minus a $900 deposit is fully refundable.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60+ days before your trip: 50% of your tuition is refundable.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30+ days before your: 25% of your tuition is refundable.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 30 days before your trip: no refunds can be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does tuition include? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLodging in your own room at the Pontchartrain Hotel for 6 days, 5 nights (unless you choose the non-lodging option). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical feedback on writing submissions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily craft of writing and\/or business of writing seminars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-on-one conference with faculty. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking tour of the Garden District on Monday. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiverboat cruise on the Steamboat Nanchez on Wednesday. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Note: Food and drinks are not included in the tuition cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuscript Submissions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAhead of our arrival in New Orleans, students will submit manuscripts according to their genre:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiction and Nonfiction Writers will submit two separate pieces of up to 5,000 words each (10,000 words total). One manuscript will be critiqued in the group workshop and include letters of critique from your peers and instructor; your second manuscript will be discussed in a one-on-one conference with your instructor in New Orleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Payment Plans Available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes. \u003cspan\u003eAccepted writers will have the option to pay their tuition in full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e opt for a payment plan divided into equal monthly payments by selecting Affirm (for U.S. \u0026amp; Canadian residents) at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Scholarships Available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUnfortunately, we do not have the ability to offer scholarships for this workshop. However, we do have payment plans available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Substitution Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn the event of an instructor's emergency, sickness, or unavailability, Writing Workshops reserves the right to provide a substitute instructor of equivalent caliber to teach the course. If a substitute is provided, the course will proceed as scheduled, and standard refund policies apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the hotel and workshop venue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eImmerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at the Hotel Pontchartrain. The 4-star hotel sits in the heart of literary New Orleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1578286434826_11348\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a question not answered here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" class=\"\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll reply promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" data-key=\"heading\" id=\"e-1708533452744\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"2\" data-id=\"1708533452744\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1708533485237\" id=\"e-1708533485237\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-left-md gf-elm-left-sm gf-elm-left-xs gf_gs-text-paragraph-1 gf-elm-left-lg\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritingWorkshops.com 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana (February 2027)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe, Respectful \u0026amp; Inclusive Environment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWritingWorkshops.com is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants at the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. Inappropriate behavior—whether written, verbal, or physical—is strictly prohibited. Such behavior may include (but is not limited to) abuse, threats, derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures, or actions; any form of harassment, racism, sexism; or any other targeted conduct that violates local, national, or international laws or that causes harm to another participant. This applies to interactions before, during, and after the workshop, whether in-person in New Orleans, at associated events, through the WritingWorkshops.com website or social media channels, during any online component, or by any other method of communication. WritingWorkshops.com reserves the right to take appropriate action—up to and including revoking admission without refund—against any individual(s) or group(s) that violate this Code of Conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll attendees are expected to follow relevant public health guidelines, including those related to COVID-19 or other pandemic-level communicable illnesses. This may include social distancing, frequent hand washing, and refraining from attending sessions if feeling unwell. Should you observe or experience a violation of these guidelines or any other part of this Code of Conduct, please contact WritingWorkshops.com immediately.Reporting to WritingWorkshops.com does not replace notifying local law enforcement of suspected legal violations.In case of an emergency, dial 911 immediately.For non-emergencies, local law enforcement contact information will be provided in workshop materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto, Video \u0026amp; Audio Recording Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy participating in the WritingWorkshops.com 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana, you waive all rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with the use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of any photos, videos, or audio recordings taken of you during the workshop. You also waive any right to inspect or approve these materials. By registering, you acknowledge that you have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssumption of Risk \u0026amp; Waiver of Liability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy paying your tuition and attending the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and assume all risks associated with the workshop, including, but not limited to, injuries, illnesses, damages, theft, or loss of life. WritingWorkshops.com, its organizers, affiliates, and agents (\"Organizers\") are not responsible for any injuries, death, or damages—physical or emotional—that may occur during or as a result of your participation. You hereby release, waive, and discharge the Organizers from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, or causes of action arising from or relating to your participation. By paying your tuition, you explicitly agree to these terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndemnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy registering for and participating in the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WritingWorkshops.com, its organizers, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your conduct during the workshop, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another participant or third party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty Damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eParticipants are responsible for any damage they cause to The Pontchartrain Hotel, workshop venues, or any other property associated with the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. WritingWorkshops.com reserves the right to seek reimbursement from participants for any costs incurred as a result of such damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntellectual Property \u0026amp; Workshop Submissions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll written work shared by participants during the workshop remains the sole intellectual property of its author. By participating, you agree not to reproduce, distribute, publish, or claim ownership of any work shared by fellow participants in any workshop session, one-on-one conference, or associated activity. WritingWorkshops.com will not reproduce or distribute participant work without the express written consent of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedical Information \u0026amp; Special Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eParticipants are responsible for disclosing in advance any medical conditions, disabilities, dietary restrictions, or other needs that may require accommodation during the workshop. WritingWorkshops.com will make reasonable efforts to accommodate disclosed needs but is not responsible for providing medical care or treatment. In the event of a medical emergency, participants consent to emergency medical services being contacted on their behalf. Participants are encouraged to carry any necessary medications and to ensure they have adequate travel and health insurance for the duration of the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel Documentation \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAttendees are responsible for ensuring they possess the appropriate documentation required for travel to New Orleans, Louisiana. No passport or visa is required for U.S. citizens. International attendees are responsible for ensuring they hold a valid passport and any visa or travel authorization required for entry into the United States. Please verify current U.S. entry requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate before travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Substitution Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the event of an instructor's emergency, sickness, or unavailability, Writing Workshops reserves the right to provide a substitute instructor of equivalent caliber to teach the course. 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WritingWorkshops.com will not reimburse any airline tickets, hotel reservations made independently, or other trip-related expenses incurred by participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshop Proceeding as Scheduled\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana, proceeds on the scheduled dates in February 2027, program fees will be refunded according to the following schedule:90+ days before the workshop: tuition payment minus a $900 deposit is fully refundable60+ days before the workshop: 50% of tuition is refundable30+ days before the workshop: 25% of tuition is refundableLess than 30 days before the workshop: no refunds can be offeredRegardless of attendance, no refunds will be provided once the workshop has commenced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoverning Law and Jurisdiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, your registration, or your participation in the 2027 Writing Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Texas. By registering for this workshop, you expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas and waive any objection to venue in Texas courts. In the event of any dispute, the parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith mediation before initiating formal legal proceedings. 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