This isn’t just a formality, nor is it meant to be a hurdle. I’m looking for a good match between what you need and what this week offers, for your sake as much as the group’s. Most people who are a genuine fit will hear a yes, so long as slots are available. If something doesn’t line up, I’d rather we find that out now, gently, than after you’ve booked a flight.

There are only six spots available—it’s a small group. So I ask the questions below for a few reasons:
• To get a sense of the mix of people and projects that are coming together
• To support the principles of inclusiveness, accessibility, and a culture of belonging
• To understand where you are with writing and group participation, since that’s core to how the week works
• To help anticipate what it means to host you well