THE MASTERCLASS
An invite-only week-long residency at the Holiday Inn with critically acclaimed or New York Times bestselling author. Includes VIP access to all Third Coast Book of the Year events.
Our previous courses are designed to develop your manuscript, from initial concept to publication-ready-perfection. The Masterclass is designed to develop YOU as an author.
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March 14 - 20, 2027
To apply, please include a personal statement (800 words or less) as well as 15-20 pages of your best or latest work. This can be in the format of short story, novel excerpt, or multiple short stories and excerpts.
Double spaced, 12 pt font, standard formatting.
Residency Overview
Our Masterclass will follow this general outline.
*details subject to change.
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Sunday
4pm Check-in
5:30-7pm welcome drinks & hors d'oeuvres
7pm Dinner
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Monday
8-10am Breakfast
10:30am - Noon - First Session
Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write
3:30-5pm - Second Session
5:30-7pm - Free write
7pm Dinner
8:30-9pm Open Mic Readings
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Tuesday
8-10am Breakfast
10:30am - Noon - First Session
Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write
3:30-5pm - Second Session
5:30-7pm - Free write
7pm Dinner
8:30-9pm Open Mic Readings
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Wednesday
8-10am Breakfast
10:30am - Noon - First Session
Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write
3:30-5pm - Second Session
5:30-7pm - Free write
7pm Dinner
8:30-9pm Open Mic Readings
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Thursday
8-10am Breakfast
10:30am - Noon - First Session
Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write
3:30-5pm - Second Session
5:30-7pm - Free write
7pm Dinner
8:30-9pm Open Mic Readings
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Friday
8-10am Breakfast
10:30am - Noon - First Session
Noon - 3pm Lunch & free write
3:30-5pm - Second Session
5:30-7pm - Book of the Year Finalist Readings
7pm Celebration Dinner with Book of the Year Finalists
8:30-9pm BOTY Winner Announcement
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Saturday
8-10am Breakfast
11am Check-out
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