Tuition for Writing Workshops Iceland 2023
Workshop dates: June 19 - 24, 2023
Tuition is due
Writing Workshops Iceland 2023 brings together fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive four days of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing. Our program is inclusive, intentionally small, and takes place in the heart of Literary Iceland, rich with history and inspiration.
Each workshop will have no more than 10 participants each. All writers will submit two completed pieces of writing. One submission will be workshopped by your cohort and instructor and a second piece will be submitted for your one-on-one meeting with your workshop leader. Daily craft talks are open to all participants and led by program staff or faculty.
Our workshops are open to writers who want to strengthen their voice, develop a greater understanding of craft, and forge a path to publication along the way. We take your writing seriously and place the highest importance on teaching the craft of writing so that students can produce meaningful and memorable work that has the opportunity to find a readership beyond the workshop. Our mission is to bring your writing out of the wilderness and into community, and we think there is no better place to do this than in Iceland during the Summer Solstice in June every year.
Note: It is the responsibility of attendees of Writing Workshops Iceland to have the appropriate documentation required and to meet any COVID vaccination requirements implemented by the country of Iceland.
Lodging at Hotel Kriunes
Immerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at Hotel Kriunes. Overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, this 4-star hotel is located just outside of Reykjavik and only 15 minutes from the city center. The hotel is one of the best kept hideaway secrets in the city area, where we'll combine the benefits of city and country.
Class Size
Workshop Schedule
4:00PM: Hotel check-in (if you arrive early you are welcome to drop off your bags at reception).
5:00PM: Meet-and-greet happy hour followed by introductory dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Tuesday - Friday
Mornings: Workshops and one-on-one instructor meetings.
Afternoons/Evenings: Lunch Break & free time. Optional afternoon seminar, led by faculty or staff. Optional afternoon activity and dinner.
Saturday
11:00AM: Final check-out at Hotel Kriunes.
Get your bearings and take in the main attractions of Central Reykjavik on the Walk with a Viking Tour led by Your Friend in Reykjavik Tours. The tour lasts approximately two hours and will go rain or shine.
Visit to Öxarárfoss Waterfall and hike in Þingvellir National Park (Wednesday)
Öxarárfoss Waterfall sits on the edge of the boundary line between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and was featured in Game of Thrones. After visiting the waterfall we will take a hike through Þingvellir National Park in Iceland's "Golden Circle."
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa (Thursday)
Workshop Tuition
Workshop Tuition is $3,495.00 and includes the following:
- Lodging in your own room at Hotel Kriunes for 6 days, 5 nights.
- 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty.
- Critical feedback on two writing submissions.
- Several craft of writing and/or business of writing seminars
- One-on-one conference with faculty.
- Free pickup and drop off from the airport to our hotel.
- Free optional afternoon activities including entrance to The Blue Lagoon and walking tour of Reykjavik.
- Free use of kayaks at Hotel Kriunes.
- Daily breakfast is included in your tuition. However, the cost of lunch and dinner are not included in your tuition.
2-Day Golden Circle Add-On
FAQ
What is your COVID and/or General Cancellation policy?
It is the responsibility of attendees of Writing Workshops Iceland to have the appropriate documentation required and to meet any COVID vaccination requirements implemented by the country of Iceland. If the country of Iceland forbids entry to their country, or if Hotel Kriunes closes, for the dates of June 19th - 24th, 2023, and no comparable location in Iceland can be secured, Writing Workshops will offer a full refund for program fees. Writing Workshops will not reimburse for any airline tickets or additional trip-related expenses incurred. If the Iceland writing workshop takes place on the dates planned, no program fees will be reimbursed, regardless of attendance.
How much does the Iceland Workshop cost?
Workshop Tuition is $3,495.00. If your application is accepted, full tuition is due within seven 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.
There will be no refunds after tuition is paid. We have this refund policy because the balance of our hotel deposit and all group expenses are due and are also nonrefundable.
What does workshop tuition include?
- Lodging in your own room at Hotel Kriunes for 6 days, 5 nights.
- 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty.
- Critical feedback on two writing submissions.
- Several craft of writing and/or business of writing seminars
- One-on-one conference with faculty.
- Free pickup and drop off from the airport to our hotel.
- Free optional afternoon activities including entrance to The Blue Lagoon and walking tour of Reykjavik.
- Free use of kayaks at Hotel Kriunes.
- Daily breakfast is included in your tuition. However, the cost of lunch and dinner are not included in your tuition.
Are Payment Plans Available?
Yes. Accepted writers will have the option to pay their tuition in full or opt for a payment plan divided into equal monthly payments by selecting Affirm (for U.S. & Canadian residents) at checkout.
Are Scholarships Available?
Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to offer scholarships for this workshop. However, we do have payment plans available.
Where is the hotel and workshop venue?
Immerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at Hotel Kriunes. Overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, this 4-star hotel is located just outside of Reykjavik and only 15 minutes from the city center. The hotel is one of the best kept hideaway secrets in the city area, where we'll combine the benefits of city and country.
Optional Two-Day Golden Circle Add-On FAQ
Can I bring someone else along on the add-on trip?
Yes, the add-on is open to friends/partners of anyone attending the Writing Workshop.
If I bring a second person along on the add-on trip and we share a room at Hotel Geysir, can we get a discount?
Yes, please let us know if you are interested in doing this and we can provide price and room details.
Can I bring my entire family along on the add-on trip?
Yes. Please let us know if you are interested in doing this and we can provide price and room details.
How much does the Optional 2-Day Iceland Trip Extension Cost?
The cost of the 2-day add-on excursion is an additional $1,495, which includes two nights stay at Hotel Geysir as well as transportation to the hotel and back to the airport or Central Reykjavik at the end of the trip. Breakfast at Hotel Geysier is included in the price of the trip extension. However, the cost of lunch and dinner are not included.
There will be no refunds after tuition is paid. We have this refund policy because the balance of our hotel deposit and all group expenses are due and are also nonrefundable.
Can I attend the add-on even if I don't attend the Writing Workshop?
No, the add-on is only open to attendees of the Writing Workshop and their guests.
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