Some of us need to make plans many, many months in advance for this sort of thing. Does anyone have any news? There is nothing at the main Hatrack web site.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
They usually don't put anything up until a little while after the beginning of the year, though.
Let us know if you find out anything.
Posted by Sunshine (Member # 3701) on :
The other day I saw the announcement for the boot camp dates. Anybody here going?
Posted by Brad R Torgersen (Member # 8211) on :
I only have the resources to attend one pay-to-go writing event this year. It's good to have the dates finally up. I will have to check them out and see if they fit into my schedule more easily than the event I am currently eyeing.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
I couldn't find it. Is there a link?
Posted by Sunshine (Member # 3701) on :
Damn. I was hoping it would be in Utah this year. =(
I will go, on a couple of conditions.
First, only if I got accepted to the actual boot camp.
Second, only if I feel my writing is at the right level of "professionalism". I don't want to go and waste his time with work that could be improved with very simple things.
Posted by Bent Tree (Member # 7777) on :
I believe I will apply to attend this year. I will have to pinch some pennies but laying in a hospital November through December tought me that you only live once. Meeting Mr. Card is something I would certainly like to do before I go out. I think it will be a great learning expirience. If nothing else convince me that I take myself seriously as a writer.
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
I'll apply, if there's a chance I can go. An additional job could pay for fees and transportation.
Does anyone here know about how many people apply each year?
Posted by Gan (Member # 8405) on :
I echo your sentiments, Bent Tree. I would love to hear him speak. It would inspire me sooo much to keep writing.
It'd also be cool to see that even he, an amazing writer, is human like the rest of us. Then I won't feel the need to grow myself some robot arms to keep up with the rest of you all >.>.
Posted by rich (Member # 8140) on :
quote:...only if I feel my writing is at the right level of "professionalism".
I believe Card reads the applications himself so he'll make sure he's not wasting anyone's time; his own or yours. He's pretty up front about it.
I disagree with just about everything Card writes in his reviews and political opinions, but after having just gotten back from another workshop--where my personal/political opinions are compatible with 99% of the people there--I'd say that Card's was more informative concerning actual writing. He's blunt without being personal, and his critiquing process asks the right questions.
If you get a chance to go, go.
(This was not a paid endorsement by an actor.)
Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
That's only about 70 miles from me. I could fork out the $175 for the 2-day seminar, but my wife would shoot me over spending $725 for the boot camp. Not unless I finished and sold a novel between now and then.
Posted by Gan (Member # 8405) on :
Rick, I don't agree with much of his political stances, either. That said, I don't like being around those with only the same opinions as my own. It's boring, and seeing other views is interesting to me.
Besides that, I wouldn't expect to see political lectures ;D
I'm glad to hear that you found his workshop of good quality.
Posted by annepin (Member # 5952) on :
I'm thinking about applying this year. I really wanted to attend Clarion but it's so much more expensive and I don't think I can afford that.
Posted by Gan (Member # 8405) on :
Clarion sounds great. But yeah, it would take a lot of money. Worth it, if you can afford it, I guess.
Posted by MrsBrown (Member # 5195) on :
How many people usually go to the Writing Class seminar?