EL RETORNO
WRITING HASTA LAS RAICES
WRITER'S RETREAT
Sosua, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
July 7th - July 14th, 2025
Application Opens: September 15th
Join us for a seven-day retreat that will inspire you to rediscover your creativity and cultural roots. Immerse yourself in a transformative experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect
with like-minded individuals and explore your creative potential.
Join Us for a Transformative and Pioneering Writing Experience!
Treat yourself to the Dominican Writers Association's Annual Retreat "El Retorno: Writing Hasta Las Raices", a unique and transformative experience designed to elevate Dominican-American voices in the literary world. This retreat is not just another writing workshop—it's a groundbreaking movement rooted in the richness of our Dominican culture and heritage.
Why Attend?
Since its inception in 2015, the Dominican Writers Association (DWA) has been a beacon for Dominican-American writers, offering an array of resources from writing workshops to book readings and conferences. As the first retreat of its kind, our annual retreat is the next step in our mission to nurture and amplify Dominican narratives in American literature.
Retreat Dates: July 7-14th, 2025
Application Opens: Sept. 15th, 2024
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Seven-Day Retreat: Deeply immersive, Dominican-centered experience.
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Inspiring Creativity: Re-discover your creativity and cultural identity.
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Workshops: Led by esteemed Dominican writers and scholars.
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Creative Development: Explore personal memories as a source for creative expression.
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Skill Elevation: Targeted sessions to enhance your writing skills.
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Cultural Enrichment: Engage with Afro-Dominican heritage to enrich narratives.
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Mentorship: Wisdom and support from established voices in Dominican literature.
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Collective Healing: Nurturing environment to support writers on their journey.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
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Join a supportive community focused on healing and growth through writing.
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Experience collective healing in a nurturing environment.
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Participate in workshops exploring personal memories for creative expression.
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Elevate your writing skills with sessions for personal and professional growth.
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Engage with Afro-Dominican heritage to enrich your narratives.
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Explore decolonization, crafting stories that challenge and celebrate cultural authenticity.
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Join an organization with members who have published award-winning works and secured prestigious residencies.
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Leverage the success of past participants to advance your literary career.
Can you be from a place you have never been? You can find the island stamped all over me, but what would the island find if I was there? Can you claim a home that does not know you, much less claim you as its own?” - Elizabeth Acevedo
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