The mission of Write On, Door County is to inspire readers and writers of all ages at all stages. Our 59-acre campus on Wisconsin's northeast peninsula is a place of inspiration, encouragement, and support. In addition to our residency program, we provide programs throughout the county as well as online.
Does your writing group need a getaway to inspire creativity? Could your book club use a retreat to determine your next line-up of readings? At various times of the year, the Write On residence is available to writers and readers outside of the residency program. This arrangement is ideal for writing groups or book clubs who could benefit from a retreat as well as literary arts administrators who need a get-away to focus on a long-term project. Three bedrooms with queen-sized beds are available, making it a lovely option for couples who want to read or write together. This arrangement is also perfect for writers who prefer not to provide a community engagement project as part of our standard residency application.
Writer/Reader Retreats require completion of our retreat application form. Qualified applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The minimum suggested donation for the retreat is $175/night with a three-night minimum. No housekeeping or meal services are provided.
Retreats are available in the months of March, September, and November.
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker and Write On, Door County are pleased to present the 2025 Lorine Niedecker Writing Fellowship. The fellowship is offered every two years to an emerging or established poet familiar with the work of the 20th century American poet. The purpose of the fellowship is to encourage research into Niedecker's life and writing, and to promote new work that deals with the poetry of place.
The fellowship consists of a two-week residency, to be divided between Write On, Door County and Niedecker's hometown of Fort Atkinson. The fellowship comes with a $1,000 stipend, a travel grant of up to $800, a $200 food stipend, and lodging. The 2025 fellowship will be held May 4 - 18. The first week will be spent at Write On, the second in Fort Atkinson.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must show an understanding of and appreciation of Lorine Niedecker's work and her place in 20th century poetics, as well as a publishing history, whether in literary journals/magazines, a full-length book, chapbook, monograph or academic articles.
The recipient of the fellowship is expected to conduct a public program in both Door County and Fort Atkinson, as well as write an essay for the Solitary Plover, a publication of the Friends of Lorine Niedecker.
Submission Requirements
Submit 10-12 pages of poetry.
Submit a 300-500-word statement of purpose, indicating your interest in and familiarity with the work of Lorine Niedecker and the poetics of place.
Submit an intellectual autobiography/curriculum vitae.
Submit a listing of publications.
Submit two letters of references which address your interest in Niedecker's work and the poetics of place as well as the benefit of the fellowship on your development as a writer.
DEADLINE: December 15, 2024.
ENTRY FEE: $40.00
RESIDENCY DATES: Sunday, May 4 through Sunday, May 18, 2025. The first week will be spent at Write On, Door County; the second week in Fort Atkinson.