Homer has been in the grip of an unusually long cold snap—longer than I can remember. While I see others sharing photos of blooming daffodils, we’re still navigating ice and frozen gravel.
Even so, Maura, Katie, and I are hard at work preparing Storyknife for the first writers arriving on April 1st. Each year, we refresh the cabins and the main house, gently waking the retreat from its long winter rest. Thankfully, the forecast promises more moderate temperatures ahead, and we look forward to welcoming our April writers with fresh flowers and warm meals.
Writers will be in residence at Storyknife from April through October. On July 1st, we’ll open applications for the 2027 residency season, with submissions closing at the end of August.
Throughout the year, we’ll also offer opportunities for our local community to connect with the writers in residence. Our first event will take place in April: join Princess Daazhraii Johnson, Storyknife writer in residence, for a screening of her films This Is a Story About Salmon, Gath & K’iyh, and Two Old Women at Bunnell Street Arts Center on Thursday, April 9th at 6 p.m. Following the screening, Johnson will discuss her work and take questions from the audience. This free event is open to the public and co-sponsored by Storyknife Writers Retreat and Bunnell Street Arts Center.
We’ll also continue our Live from Storyknife Zoom readings whenever the month’s writers choose to host them. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details about these wonderful gatherings.
From all of us at Storyknife, here’s to a vibrant year ahead—one filled with creativity, community, and the time and space women writers need to fully devote themselves to their craft.
Sincerely,
Erin
Storyknife Writers Retreat 