June 7-10, 2012
Dear Colleagues,
Michelle Rivera-Clonch, Ph.D. and Maurice Stevens, Ph.D. invite you to the second annual Writing in Depth: An Academic Writing Retreat in partnership with Hope Springs Institute (HSI).
This 4 day, 3 night retreat will provide a context in which you will do some serious academic writing, reflect on your writing practices, and establish systems of accountability in regional working groups that will aid in your movement toward completing the writing project.
This primarily self-directed retreat is designed to focus on your writing and NOT on professional development. It is intended to give you space and support to reinvigorate your writing process and to reconnect you with a community of writers during a time when one can feel alienated and isolated.
Hope Springs provided a wonderfully supportive place, Michelle & Maurice provided expertise and modeling of writing processes and practice for overcoming obstacles. I got the most out of one simple exercise (5x5) that made the whole retreat worth it, yet the other activities and time were valuable as well.
-M.B., Faculty, Dissertation-to-Journal Article Writer, May 2011
I wish there had been something offered like this when I started my dissertation clock. It would have enabled me to layout my time, craft my dissertation outline, and equip me with accountability structures of support. I would encourage anyone who is struggling with a writing project to attend this workshop, especially a thesis or dissertation. Though you feel alone, this workshop reminds one that there are others and together you can accomplish your goals when sharing.
-Paula Moses, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dissertation Writer
The [optional] workshops were informative, instructive, concise and worth the time. They also provided a bridging between the creative and the tactical (e.g. schedules, approaches, accountability).
-Dissertation Writer, May 2011
I would recommend---especially to folks who are perhaps "stuck" or having difficulty in getting started with the writing process. Engaging with and hearing from others is helpful. The supportive environment also helps motivate.
-Faculty, Journal Article Writer, May 2011
Now I feel like the process of writing a dissertation can be a positive one that is within reach. It was so helpful to learn that others share my concerns, fears, and challenges and still survive, in fact, progress and thrive. This workshop was very empowering.
-MFA Thesis Writer, May 2011
Read More Testimonies and See a Photo from Last Year Here
Dates: June 7th - 10th, 2012
Registration Costs:
$625 for a single room
Retreat alumni receive a $75 "welcome back" discount!
Registration covers room and board, retreat supplies, and texts for 4 days and 3 nights (1/2 Thurs., Fri., Sat., 1/2 Sunday including lunch).
There are three ways to make your payment.
To arrange for a departmental invoice, have the fiscal coordinator of your unit/department contact Cynthia Brown, HSI Executive Director at (937) 587-2602 or cynthia@hopespringsinstitute.org
Send a check made out to "Hope Springs Institute" to us (send us an email at writingindepth@gmail.com and we'll give you our address).
Send, or call us, with the following credit card information: Name as it appears on Credit Card, Credit Card Number, Credit Card Type, Expiration Date, 3 digit number on the back of the card.
We're looking forward to seeing you!
Michelle L. Rivera-Clonch, Ph.D., Depth Psychology
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Antioch College
writingindepth@gmail.com
407-797-5708
Maurice Stevens, Ph.D., History of Consciousness
Associatie Professor of Comparative Studies, The Ohio State University
writingindepth@gmail.com
614-256-0558
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