The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium. - NORBET PLATT

Maybe you’ve attended the workshops, taken the classes, read all the how-to books, and still haven’t gotten started on that book burning inside of you. Or maybe you’ve gotten started on the book, and now you’re stuck. Or maybe you have your manuscript done, but you just aren’t sure it’s ready – whatever that is.
Or you think it’s ready but you don’t know what to do next. The 2nd annual Room to Write is for you.

Scarritt-Bennett and One River invite you to spend a weekend on campus just writing what you want to write. No classes, no workshops, no pressure... well, maybe a little pressure. The aim of Room to Write is to provide you with three days of uninterrupted writing time.

Sure we have daily meditation if you would like it. And you can join us for our informal reading time. You can even sign up to work one-on-one with our professional book doctor. But you don’t have to do any of this. You can just lock yourself in your room and write, coming out just to share a meal and maybe a few
moments of fresh air and friendly faces.

For more information, please contact Kim Johnson at 615.340.7450 or kjohnson@scarrittbennett.org

Package Info:
$265/person for an upgraded room
(includes 3 night’s room accommodations with TV and internet access, all meals, tuition fees, amenities and taxes)

$230/person for a standard package
(includes all of the above with no TV or internet access)

If you plan to stay additional days outside the conference dates, please make arrangements with Scarritt-Bennett Guest Services at (615) 340-7500. Check-in is 3:00 pm (central time) and check-out is 10:30 am.

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PROGRAM

Everything on this program agenda is optional for you! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner times will be adhered to, but the rest is up to you!

Thursday, December 3, 2009
Registration & Room Check In 1:30 – 5:30 pm
Laskey Room 101
Laskey Building

Our “Book Doctor”, Charlotte Rains Dixon, is “on call” throughout the weekend. Anytime you get “writer’s block” or just need some consultation, the Book Doctor is available on Friday and Saturday for an hourly fee of $50/hour. To connect with her, please call 503-709-5504 or email her at wordstrumpet@gmail.com. Checks can be made out to Charlotte Rains Dixon.

Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Connection Time/Orientation 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Laskey Room 101
(An informal time to meet everyone and connect with participants)

Friday, December 4, 2009
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 am
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Daily Activities: Optional

Walking 7:00 – 7:45 am
Outdoor Labyrinth
Join Rami for a brisk 45-minute walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the outdoor Labyrinth at 7:00 am.

Meditation for Writers 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Skinner Chapel
(Fondren Building – side door nearest Laskey Building)
Join Mini Joseph, a Fulbright Scholar from Calcutta India, in learning meditation practices that will increase self-awareness and demonstrate breathing techniques for calming or distressing the mind.

Writing Doctor
To schedule, call Charlotte at 503-709-5504 or email her at wordstrumpet@gmail.com.
Don’t forget to email your writings to her for better consultation. Fees are $50/hour and can be paid by cash or check to Charlotte Rains Dixon.

Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Saturday, December 5, 2009
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 am
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Daily Activities: Optional

Walking 7:00 – 7:45 am
Outdoor Labyrinth
Join Rami for a brisk 45-minute walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the outdoor Labyrinth at 7:00 am.

Conversation with Rami and Charlotte 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Studio 19 at The Front Porch
Join Rami and Charlotte, both experienced and published authors, in conversation around a cup of coffee in Studio 19.

Writing Doctor
To schedule, call Charlotte at 503-709-5504 or email her at wordstrumpet@gmail.com.
Don’t forget to email your writings to her for better consultation. Fees are $50/hour and can be paid by cash or check to Charlotte Rains Dixon.

Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Sunday, December 6, 2009
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 am
Susie Gray Dining Hall

Optional: Share your writings 9:00 – 10:00 am
or come & chat with us about your experience Laskey Room 101

Check-out time 10:30 am CT

Hope you had a restful and peaceful time writing!

For unique gifts, books, or a cup of coffee, visit the Front Porch gift/café shop. Also see the new art exhibit in Gallery F. Both are located on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett at the corner of 19th & Grand. Hours are Tues - Fri, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.