Margaret Atwood exist in Toronto , but the lionise Canadian author is alsoa longtime seasonal residentof Pelee Island . The earth lot seat in Lake Erie , between Sandusky , Ohio and Essex County , Ontario , and is filled with rare plants and brute , including many migrant bird species . Soon , it will also be home to a firebrand - new author ’s retirement , with Atwood as a confirmed instructor .
Dawn Kresan , a Canadian writer and editor in chief , has launchedan Indiegogo campaign(with a goal of $ 25,000 Canadian ) to raise start - up cost for thePelee Island Book House and Writers ' Retreat .
Sadly , the Indiegogo campaign does n’t plow participants ’ admission cost . writer will have toshell outas much as $ 1200 for a 7 - day retreat , and $ 800 for a 5 - day one . The toughie price covers cottage accommodations , meal , ferryboat transportation to and from Pelee Island ( you ’ll have to devote any other travelling expenses yourself ) , and save workshop . The 7 - day retreat offers two master class with an teacher , while the 5 - 24-hour interval retreat offers one . And if you need to save money and focalise on solo penning time , you could skip the classes and prefer for a dispirited - price , self - direct 6 - day residency .
The retreats and residencies will get in the leap of 2017 . Atwood ’s first hideaway will course from May 23 to 29 . She does n’t lead every single excursion , so if your heart is determine on delicately - tune up your guile with your favorite writer , schedule your clock time consequently . ( A full leaning of instructor is postedon the retreat ’s web site . )
Looking to give some serious sentence to a ms , and possibly work with Atwood ? The hideaway ’s admission charge detailsare available online . you’re able to also chip in money to the Indiegogo campaign , which terminate in a month , and receive reduced prices on future bookings as well as other perk .
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