CSU Writing Project Writers Colony - Summer 2026 

Creative work needs solitude. It needs concentration, without interruptions. It needs the whole sky to fly in, and no eye watching until it comes to that certainty which it aspires to, but does not necessarily have at once. Privacy, then. A place apart — to pace, to chew pencils, to scribble and erase and scribble again. 

--  Mary Oliver

The CSU Writing Project is pleased to offer you a PAID opportunity to follow Mary Oliver's advice by providing you with "privacy" and a "place apart" to write. Each day of Writers Colony will open with shared writing time, followed by a healthy block of uninterrupted personal writing time, and a brief time at the end to debrief and share. For attending and fully participating all four days, you will receive a a writing journal, a $75 stipend, and the optional opportunity to purchase one CSU graduate credit for approximately $75. Writers Colony is open to K-12 educators in any content area.  This program is capped at 10 participants.

DATES/LOCATION: June 22-25 (9am-12pm) on the CSU campus, Fort Collins

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Mon., 6/8

Registrations will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order that they are received. You will be notified of your status and will receive a confirmation at least one week before Writers Colony begins. IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT YOU PROVIDE AN E-MAIL YOU CHECK REGULARLY. 

*ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY AT ALL FOUR DAYS OF WRITERS COLONY. * 

Questions?: Contact CSUWP Director, Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen, at cindyoa@mail.colostate.edu.

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E-mail address that you check frequently in the SUMMER (Note: This e-mail will only be used to communicate information about the book club. We will never share it with outside parties.)
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What school and/or district do you work in, and where is it located?
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What is your position title?
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Why would you benefit from this experience? In no more than one paragraph, please describe how your participation will support your growth as a writer. *
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: 
We ask that you honor your commitment regarding the free journal, $75 stipend, and optional opportunity to earn one CSU graduate credit by attending all four days of Writers Colony and participating fully and positively for the benefit of the group and your own learning and development. 

Indicate your commitment to doing so by reviewing the dates/times at the top of this application, then checking the box below.  
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