Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices
The Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices is the nation’s premier LGBTQ writing residency. It is the only multi-genre writing residency devoted exclusively to emerging LGBTQ writers.
Since 2007, the Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices has offered sophisticated instruction in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult fiction, playwriting led by the most talented writers working today. The Retreat is an unparalleled opportunity to develop one’s craft and find community.

Writer’s Retreat Impact
Launched in 2007, Lambda Literary’s Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices is the only multi-genre writing residency in the world devoted exclusively to emerging LGBTQ writers. It provides a uniquely powerful opportunity to participants, jumpstarting the careers of dozens of LGBTQ writers every year.
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Emerging writers since have taken part in the retreat since 2011.
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Faculty, including Dorothy Allison, Danez Smith, Andrew Holleran.
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genres, including poetry, young adult fiction, and playwriting
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Anthologies, presenting Retreat Fellows work.
How To Apply
The Retreat is held each year in August. In 2021, the Retreat will be held virtually, and this year’s Fellows have already been selected. Applications for the August 2022 retreat will open in winter 2021.
