Lambda Literary Writers Retreat

A week-long retreat for emerging LGBTQ+ writers with workshops in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, playwriting, and genre writing. Some need-based scholarships available.

Eligibility

Self-identified LGBTQ+ writers at the emerging stage.

LGBTQ+ identified
Emerging writer

Application requirements

1Writing sample
2Statement of purpose
3Bio

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