THE MASTERCLASS
An invite-only week-long luxury residency at Harbor House Inn with New York Times bestselling author. Includes VIP access to all Third Coast Festival 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, as an artist. ​
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March 15 - 21, 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.
*Festival details subject to change.
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Monday
5pm Check-in
5:30-7pm welcome drinks & ice-breakers
7pm Dinner at Harbor House Inn
8:30-9pm Opening Lesson
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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 at Lucy's
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 at Snug Harbor
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 at The Kirby Grill
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 - Free write
7pm Celebration Dinner at Notos with Book of the Year Finalists
8:30-9pm Book of the Year Finalist Readings
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Saturday
8-10am Breakfast
11am - Festival begins*
11am - 5pm Author Panels
5 - 7pm Concert & VIP dinner with authors
7pm - Festival Ends
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Sunday
8-10am Breakfast
11am Check-out
The Masterclass Includes
Professional Instruction
One on One's with Jessica Berg
VIP access to all Third Coast Fest events
One week stay at the Harbor House Inn
Welcome night dinner & drinks
Celebration night dinner & drinks
Daily breakfast & lunch
ARCs for the Third Coast BOTY
One year subscription to our online education platform, Pier Review
Access to Third Coast Literary Press publishing team