Thank you for your interest in the Wild Seeds Retreat for Writers of Color (WSR). You are accessing this information because you have read and understand the basic information outlined about WSR on the Center for Black Literature website. The Wild Seeds Retreat will take place July 15–20, 2024 at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York. The deadline to apply is extended to Friday, May 24, 2024 (11:59 pm ET).

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
The applicant’s submission packet must include a cover letter of introduction that includes:

1. The reason you want to participate in the Wild Seeds Retreat for Writers of Color.
2. A statement about how you would benefit from this experience.
3. Background information about you as a writer.
4. Brief description of the project you are presently working on (if applicable).
5. A writing sample (up to five pages). This will be a separate upload in the application below.
6. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your writing. This will also be a separate upload in the application below.
7. A rationale for a scholarship if you are requesting one. Scholarships are very limited.

➡️ Please complete the following application. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page to read about important requirements. Click HERE now to read those requirements.

You are submitting this application for the following category (check only one): *

• Fiction (led by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa)
• Creative Non-Fiction/Memoir (led by Nick Powers)
• Screenwriting (led by Jamal Joseph)

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The fee for the Wild Seeds Retreat is $600. There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $25. All materials must be received by Friday, May 24, 2024 (by 11:59 pm ET). How will you submit your application fee? *

• Postal mail with the signed and dated application. See the address below.
• Online (if online, CLICK HERE to submit your payment.)

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• I understand the information and guidelines outlined in this Wild Seeds Summer 2024 application.

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