WELCOME TO SEWANEE
Where writers immerse themselves in literature, writing, and community with a dash of southern hospitality.

July 13 - 25, 2027

APplications Open January 15

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

For twelve summer days, writers gather on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country for readings and workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting. Not to mention all of the morning hikes, lake swims, receptions, readings, and late night festivities. (Karaoke, anyone?)
While here, you'll find:
  • A talented community of writers where the friendships and connections we make last much longer than the twelve days we are together
  • Feedback from a highly competitive, warm, and inclusive workshop led by two renowned faculty members
  • The opportunity to help other promising writers
  • An hour-long individual conference with a faculty member
  • Two visitor meetings with editors, publishers, or theatre professionals
  • Two special topics courses
  • Three meals a day and a furnished, individual dorm room
  • All the readings, hikes, ghost walks, karaoke, receptions, and dancing you can handle — at your own pace, of course!
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