How to Apply

Cost for the weeklong institute is $975. There is an application fee of $75 for applications received before the deadline, June 15, 2013.  After June 15, applicants will be reviewed if workshop space is still available and the application fee will be $100. Application fees are nonrefundable, but will be applied to the tuition fee for accepted participants.

Please use the online application form below. Choose the workshop you wish to attend listing a first (1), second (2) and third (3) choice. You may select a maximum of three workshops. Each workshop will enroll a maximum of 10 students based on the date the application was received and accepted.

Email a sample of your writing (1,500 words maximum) to admissions.ausb@antioch.edu (enter “SWI Application” in Subject line). Paper copies of writing samples will not be accepted. If you are paying your application fee by check, make it payable to Antioch University Santa Barbara and mail to: Antioch University Santa Barbara, 602 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ATTN SWI Application.

Online Application Form

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  • Writing Workshops - Select Your First, Second, and Third Choice Below

    You may select a maximum of three workshops. Each workshop will enroll a maximum of 10 students based on the date the application was received and accepted.
  • Fiction Workshops

  • Non-fiction Workshops

  • Screenwriting Workshops

  • Writing for Young People Workshops