The Fine Print…

These policies have been put in place as an effort to balance my belief that commodifying art, community and creativity is deeply problematic, while also acknowledging that I put a ton of time, money and effort into this space. I hate it, but I too exist within the burning building of capitalism. I’ve done a lot of work to make my policies feel supportive to my community and myself .

Each has been put into place to support my work as an artist and facilitator, and to allow as many people access Writers in Bloom events as possible. A particular place of note is that funded seats are offered based on registrations received- for this reason, my refund policy is stringent. Please review it before registering, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Some events, particularly ones which are collaborative, are not offered on a sliding scale. We hope to be able to offer funded seats as we solidify this work.

For folks looking to work together 1:1, please reach out about specific cancelation and rescheduling policies, as they are different from what’s posted here.

If you have any questions about the info shared here, or are left with questions unanswered, please email Meg.

Most events are offered on a sliding scale, which can be confusing!
I invite you to take a look at this and this to help you decide what to pay.
If it helps- I usually fall between the Sustain and Support style tiers when I register for these types of events, myself.
With thanks to Ride Free Fearless Money and Alexis J Cunningfolk for the linked graphics.
Community funded seats are offered whenever possible for one-day online and in person events. You can email Meg to enquire about these spots.
Folks interested in applying for a community funded seat in a multi week event series are asked to fill out an application, which will be linked in the event posing on the website. This is to ensure a good fit, particularly for folks new to Writers in Bloom. If forms make your head spin, you can email Meg directly to schedule a short conversation.
These Community Funded spots are offered because art is for everyone. Please consider whether you’re able to access events at any of the tiered paid rates before applying. If you decide a community funded seat is the best option for you, no proof of need is required. If you want to write with me, I want you there.
Questions? Email Meg.
As a small business with a strong mandate to create accessible events, I rely on registration number to allow me to offer fully and partially community funded seats, while also ensuring I’m at least compensated for the enormous amount of joyful time and effort that goes into running a business and facilitating events.
For this reason, I do not offer refunds, unless I need to cancel the event, or the minimum number of registrants for the event to run is not met. Please, please, please review the time and date of events carefully. Not all events are recorded, so check that, too.
If you are interested in an event but unsure if you’ll be able to attend, you can sign up for most events until the moment they begin, if spots remain open.
If you have registered for an event and are unable to attend, you can offer your spot to a friend or reach out to see if I can fill your spot from my waitlist. (If I have one.)
However, if you've registered in good faith and circumstances have arisen that make it truly impossible for you to attend, please reach out. If we can fill your spot from our waitlist, we will do so. Otherwise, your request will be reviewed and a refund may be offered on a case by case basis.