Key Largo Writing Workshop
February 18-23, 2023
Spend 5 days writing and receiving feedback with Allison and Andrea in one of the most gorgeous spots in the world.
Join us in Key Largo, Florida
I believe self-care is our divine birthright. My vision is to create fun, safe, accessible, affirming spaces that serve to transform our culture into one of radical love, creativity, peace, presence, joy, and harmony.
Nicole Crooks
Each day starts with Yoga with Nicole overlooking the water then delicious cuban coffee or tea
Nicole Crooks is a social justice and mindfulness educator and a certified yoga instructor. Her first childhood memory is of practicing yoga with her mother as a toddler. She acknowledges that, almost fifty years later, often people who look like her are not represented in yoga classes. She believes yoga and mindfulness are for everyone! Through the years, her love of the practice has inspired her to share its transformative, healing, and liberatory power with others, especially those who have been marginalized. Much of her work centers around the holistic well-being of Black women and youth.
Organic meals prepared by Ana, the best chef ever and her assistant, Ileana.
During the day, we’ll write to prompts, workshop stories, and talk craft.
Lunchtime…
After the lunch + a workshop, you’ll have three hours to relax, write, schedule a massage, paddleboard, fish, kayak, play ping pong, or explore the Florida Keys.
After the sun sets, we’ll gather for another round of writing and feedback .
Then we dine…
And Sing…
Be prepared for Karaoke, publishing conversations, 3-minute stories, or meditation under the stars
What happens in Key Largo, gets published…
Individual and shared rooms available. You may also stay off site.
All levels welcome. Only 10 spots available.
$3000 for shared room with shared bathroom*
*Fee includes food, lodging, writing instruction, yoga, wine, coffee/tea, and all outdoor equipment. Massage is additional. Private rooms available at additional expense.
Lodging at your own expense.
$2500 **
**Fee includes writing instruction, yoga, fishing, paddleboard, kayak, ping pong, and food/alcohol only.
To apply for a spot or find out more, please email andrea@writingclassradio.com.
*SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a person of color and income restricted and would like to apply for a NEED-BASED scholarship, please send a short (500 word essay as a Word doc) to Andrea Askowitz (andrea@writingclassradio.com). Please include a few sentences about how this retreat will contribute to your writing goals. Airfare and transportation are not included in the scholarship. (Writing instruction, lodging, food, and yoga is included.)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2023.
All writers attending the workshop must submit an essay to be workshopped (650 to 850 words). Deadline is 1/29/23. If your essay is not submitted by that date, you will not be allowed to workshop an essay during the retreat.
Once your application has been accepted, you will need to pay a 50% deposit (refundable before Jan 15, 2023) via Venmo to Allison Langer @writingclassradio. Payment in full is due by Jan 32, 2023.
Cancellation policy:
We do not offer refunds because of the limited number of participants. We will try to work with you if you need to cancel for emergency reasons.If we have to cancel due to Covid or any other disaster, WE WILL RESCHEDULE. In the event we have to reschedule, you will not receive a refund. You will have the option to reschedule with us. If you can’t reschedule, and we are able to fill your spot, only then will you receive a refund.
