The Writers' Colony

How to apply

Demonstrable talent, self-discipline, and achievement are the primary criteria for residency at The Writers' Colony. Because some writers are more able to meet the full cost of stay than others, The Writers' Colony operates on an honor code. Each resident is asked to contribute to the cost of a Colony stay to the extent she or he is honestly able. Those who contribute more make it possible for those who cannot contribute as much to have this gift of supported time. Please note the following points before you apply:

The 2010 season will run from March 15 - December 10.
Writers wishing to apply must be age 21 or over.
Writers accepted for general residency stays of two weeks to three months pay a minimum of $45 - $65 per night, depending on suite and length of stay.
All writers pay an additional $20 Internet fee as well as one $25 cleaning fee.
We encourage writers to stay as long as possible. Writer feedback confirms that the longest stays are the most productive stays.

Please copy the application below and submit it to Vicki Kell-Schneider, The Writers' Colony, 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632. Contact us at 479-253-7444 or director@writerscolony.org. While electronic applications make our life a little easier, hard copy applications are also welcome.

The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow

Application for Residency

1. Basic Contact Information

Professional Name: _______________________________________________________

(If different from professional name)

First Name: _____________________________________________________________

Middle Name: ___________________________________________________________

Last Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City, State Zip: __________________________________________________________

Country: _______________________________________________________________

(If not in the U.S.)

Phone Numbers (please note with asterisk your preferred contact phone.)

Home: _________________Work:__________________Cell:_______________

Fax: ___________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________

Website: _____________________________________________________

Note: If you are in school or otherwise in transition, please give date that you will be at

above address and/or supply a second address.

2. Application Type and Period

I am applying for:

_____General Residency

If accepted for a Fellowship, I would like to:

_____stay only for the term of the Fellowship.

_____extend my length of stay (at my expense) for _____ weeks.

If not accepted for a Fellowship, I:
____ would like to be considered for general residency.

____ would not like to be considered for general residency.

3. Desired Residency Schedule - Note your desired time. WCDH is open March 15 - Dec. 10, 2010.

First Choice of Dates:

Arrive: ______________________________

Depart: _____________________________

Second Choice of Dates

Arrive: ______________________________

Depart: _____________________________

For ______________ number of weeks.

4. Project Description

Describe the project you anticipate working on at WCDH. (If accepted, you are not limited to this particular project.)

For General Residency: project description should be no more than one page.

For Fellowship applications, please provide a brief project description, one page or less, and 1-3 page outline or letter of intent describing the project in more detail. An overview of the project's contribution to the field is encouraged, but not required.

5. Are you a culinary writer?_______ Will you need a test kitchen?____________.

6. Please provide a publication list, including work title, publisher and year published. Feel free to attach more pages if necessary.

_______________________________________________________________________

List your 5 most important professional achievements, beginning with the most

recent:

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________________

List any relevant awards, prizes, fellowships and honors you have received.

_______________________________________________________________________

List any relevant professional training

_______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Have you ever resided at a writer’s or artist’s colony before? ___Yes ___ No

If “Yes”, please give the location (including phone numbers) and dates:

_______________________________________________________________________

7. References

You are responsible for obtaining two (2) references on the provided WCDH

forms before your application will be processed. Your references will need to

mail the complete Reference Form to WCDH. WCDH reserves the right to request

further references, and all references will be checked.

Reference 1:

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________________

Phones w preferred contact times:____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________

Country: ________________________

Affiliation to you_________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________Website________________________________

Reference 2:

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________________

Phones with preferred contact time: __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________

Country: ________________________

Affiliation to you_________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________Website_________________________________

8. Work Sample - Must be included or attached.

Your writing sample must be no more than 10 printed pages. If you submit hardcopy (non-electronic, non-email), PLEASE SEND THREE COPIES of any print material. If appropriate, indicate where the sample initially appeared and in what form (book, article, etc.), as well as date of publication. Please describe the work samples that you are sending.

DO NOT send original or sole copies of your work. We cannot be responsible for returning work sample to you. Questions? Concerns? Call us, we'll work with you.

9. Financial Information

The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, supported by

charitable donations from individuals, Foundations, and residents. Actual costs, per

resident per day, at WCDH, are approximately $175. Dedicated Fellowships cover all costs of a

resident's stay but do not cover costs of transportation to and from Eureka Springs .

Please check the weekly contribution you will be making during your residency:

$315 ___ $385 ___ $455 ___ $525 ___ $600 ____ $700 ____ Other: _____

10. Community Outreach

During all Fellowships and most three-week or longer residencies at WCDH, writers are asked to contribute an outreach program within our region. This could be visits to schools or colleges, talks to a civic or senior group, or an all-day workshop. It could be a videotaped interview on your genre and your thoughts on writing.

Please describe your ideal audience(s), by interest, profession and age group

_______________________________________________________________________

Ideal Events

_______________________________________________________________________

When would you prefer to do your community service?

___ Beginning ____ Middle ___ End of Residency

Writers have final say on their outreach program. We work with you to find a venue in which you are comfortable, and where your talents and gifts can nourish others.

11. Final Checklist

___ Complete application form. Send three copies.

___ Send reference forms to your references.

___ Send three copies of your work sample.

___ Send your full publications list.

___ Send the $35, non-refundable application fee.

Your application will be processed after we have received all your information. We

suggest you keep a copy of your completed application form for your reference and

records. Thank you and good luck!

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Signature Date