Payment Plan Option
To make attending our Summer Conference more accessible, we’re pleased to offer a payment plan option. This plan allows you to reserve your spot and spread the total cost over three scheduled payments.
MVICW offers lodging in comfortable rooms located at the Vineyard Arts Projects as well as in shared, off-campus cottages within walking distance of the seminars. All spaces include a shared kitchen, access to public bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor seating areas. Linens and towels are provided for all attendees. Please Note: Our lodging options are first-come, first serve.
Our Conference is Completely booked
Please note that all of our conference spots (regardless of lodging options) have been filled at this time, and we are no longer able to accept new registrations. If you'd like to be added to our waitlist, please email Alexandra at registration@mvicw.com. Thank you!
Payment 2: Due Friday, April 3rd
For those who have already registered: The second payment covers half of the conference registration fee. Please select which week and room size you have previously registered with when making your payment.
Payment 3: Due Friday, May 1st
For those who have already registered: The final payment covers the remaining balance of the registration fee and completes your conference enrollment. Please select which week and room size you have previously registered with when making your payment.
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled by April 10th: We will retain $60 of your deposit to cover the cost of processing fees; the rest will be returned in full.
If cancelled by April 25th: 50% reimbursement of registration fees received. Due to limited space, we are only able to refund lodging if the room is rebooked by another attendee.
If cancelled by May 10th: 25% reimbursement of registration fees received. Due to limited space, we are only able to refund lodging costs if the room is rebooked by another attendee.
After May 10th: We will no longer be able to offer refunds on registration fees due to limited space and budgeting. We are only able to refund lodging costs if the room is rebooked by another attendee.If you are an attendee who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the weeks leading up to the conference, we ask that you immediately notify us and not attend the conference. Read our Covid Policy here. In the event we are able to offer a refund, it may take up to three weeks to receive a credit in your account.
Terms & Conditions
By registering for MVICW's Summer Writers' Conference, you agree that you have read and accept our MVICW Code of Conduct, COVID Policy, & Release Form as well as our Cancellation Policy.
Manuscript Info
In addition to attending the MVICW Summer Writers’ Conference, you can receive a 45-minute one-on-one editorial feedback session to focus on your poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.
During your session, you will:
- Receive individualized feedback on your manuscript
- Get advice from award-winning authors/poets
- Be able to ask questions about various craft elements
- Find out about the process of seeking publication for your work
Manuscript Guidelines:
For prose (fiction or CNF): submit a single prose piece of up to 15 double-spaced pages (12-point standard font/margins).
For poetry: submit up to 3-4 poems with a max page count of 8 pages or less.Note: If your manuscript submission exceeds our guidelines, we will submit either the first 15 pages of your prose submission or the first 3-4 poems of your poetry submission to our Visiting Writer.