Experience a focused and inspiring Writing Residency at Rivendell, February 9–13. Designed to foster creativity and invest in emerging voices, this program offers writers dedicated, uninterrupted time in a supportive community and a setting that nurtures imagination. Residents can expect space for deep work, connections with four other writers, and a beautiful, retreat-like environment on the Cumberland Plateau.

Application Fee: $5. Residency Cost: $250 for the week, or pay what you can. (The actual per-writer cost to The Porch is approximately $600. Additional contributions help us keep this residency accessible.) Payment collected upon acceptance.

Please submit your application by December 31, 2025. All applicants will be notified by January 12, 2026.