InkBlossom Writers’ Conference

Work with Connie May Fowler in an intimate, nurturing, and vigorous environment. InkBlossom Writers’ Conference is a boutique event with no more than twelve participants, ensuring that each writer’s work is fully and deeply considered.

Daily Manuscript Workshops

Participant Readings

Craft and Publishing Panels

Literary Guests

And More

APPLY

Send a 5-page writing sample—fiction or creative nonfiction—to InkBlossomWriters@gmail.com. The samples must be rendered in 12-point Times New Roman Font, double-spaced, with original default margins. Your application fee of $25 must be paid at the same time via PayPal at PayPal.Me/yucatanwriters or Venmo (username Constance-Fowler-2) using the family and friends option.

If you are currently in one of Connie’s weekend workshops the fee, is waived.

Application Deadline: July 1, 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

TUITION and FEES

APPLICATIONS IN BY MAY 1 - EARLY BIRD PRICE!

$1,200 - Seven-day conference, opening night reception, workshops, panels, presentations, readings

APPLICATIONS IN AFTER MAY 1

$1250 - Seven-day conference, opening night reception, workshops, panels, presentations, readings.

A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of acceptance. The deposit is applied to the balance due.

Refunds, minus the deposit, issued up to June 1. Starting June 2, refunds, minus the deposit, will only be granted if another participant fills the slot.

Tuition is due in full by August 1.

Instructions on how to pay the tuition will be sent upon acceptance of the application.

Instructions on how to pay the application fee can be found here.

LODGING

Mount Dora offers a plethora of lodging options, including Airbnbs, The Heirloom Inn, Adora Inn, Mount Dora Historic Inn, and Lakeside Inn. For those staying in or close to beautiful downtown Mount Dora, a conference shuttle will take participants to and from the conference site situated in a historic home.

Need more information? Contact us at InkBlossomWriters@gmail.com

Clouds reflected off of Lake Dora’s blue s surface.