| Contact Us |
@smcm.edu
How to Apply
| Tuition and Fees | |
| Workshop | $750 ($400 deposit due within two weeks of acceptance) |
| Meal Plan | $165 |
| Housing | $320 |
| Total | $1235 |
You may opt to forgo the meal plan and/or the housing option if you are able to make other arrangements.
Applications
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Enrollment is limited. Please follow the directions for applications on Submittable.
Application Guidelines
· To apply in poetry, please upload 4-6 poems.
· To apply in either fiction or creative nonfiction, please upload no more than 15 pages of a story, essay or novel. Include a short synopsis if your manuscript is excerpted from a longer project.
· Please do not include identifying information within your writing sample attachment.
Deposit & Payment
Upon acceptance, you will receive an email directing you on registration and payment. Payment can be made by either credit card or check. You will need to make a deposit within two weeks of acceptance to secure your spot. The balance for the conference is due by May 5.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Deposits are non-refundable after May 5, 2013. Registrations after this date must be paid in full.
Deadlines
| April 7 | Reading of Youth Workshop applications begins. |
| May 5 | Balance due for Chesapeake Writers' Conference; deposits are non-refundable after this date. |
| June 3 | Balance due for Chesapeake Youth Writers' Workshop; deposits are non-refundable after this date. |


