Bread Loaf Writers' Participant Page

We’re glad you’re coming and look forward to working with you!

Bread Loaf fosters communities where open-mindedness, respect, and appreciation are truly valued and where each person can thrive and benefit from their time on the mountain.

Below you will find details about the information and materials needed in order to prepare for the session. In the months and weeks leading up to the conference, we’ll post information and updates to this web page. We’ll send an email to let you know when new information is available and to keep you informed of upcoming deadlines.

Thank you for taking a close look at the information noted here and submitting the materials requested. If you think of any questions, please let us know.

Noreen Cargill, Administrative Director

Jason Lamb, Coordinator

Acceptance Materials

Please use the following information and links to complete acceptance materials by the due dates noted:

• Workshop and Directory: The Workshop Leader and Directory Form acts as your confirmation to attend the conference and allows you to submit your top choices for workshop leader. Please submit this form by Thursday, June 1 or the by the date noted in your notification letter. You’ll also be able to include any food allergies that need special attention and emergency contact information.

• Request for Workshop Manuscript: Please upload your manuscript for workshop critique by Thursday, June 1 or by the date noted in your notification letter. 

• Payment Schedule: Please review the payment schedule and cancellation policy.

• Travel Information: Review our travel and logistics information, including driving directions, details on how to make shared taxi arrangements to travel from the Burlington Airport to campus, and access to online carpooling for those who would like to share long distance travel with another Bread Loafer, among other details.

COVID-19

Please click here to read the 2023 Conferences Covid-19 Protocols that apply to all attendees. All are expected to read and be familiar with the protocols as described here.

Additional links for your reference:



Overview of General Advice

Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences COVID-19 Information

Middlebury COVID-19 Updates Page

CDC COVID Page

Middlebury College Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center provides confidential services and reasonable accommodations for students who have disabilities affecting any of the following: learning, vision, hearing, speech, mobility, physical health, and psychological health.

For more specific information, see the Accommodation Request Form for Summer Programs as well as an overview of Middlebury’s ADA Policy and Procedures. If you submit the Accommodation Request Form, please enter “Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference” in the Summer Program field.

Community Guidelines

Bread Loaf fosters communities where open-mindedness, respect, and appreciation are truly valued and where each person can thrive and benefit from their time on the mountain. Before your arrival, please take time to read the Bread Loaf Community Guidelines. In order to participate fully during the conference, all are expected to read and be familiar with the information included there.

Conference Staff

Jennifer Grotz, director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (jgrotz@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Lauren Francis-Sharma, assistant director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference (lfrancissharma@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Noreen Cargill, administrative director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (ncargill@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5062)

Jason Lamb, coordinator, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (jlamb@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Craft Classes

During the conference there are five afternoons when a selection of craft classes will be offered by faculty, fellows, and guests. This year the classes will take place at 2:30 p.m. on August 19, 20, 22, 23, and 24. Each class is limited to 25 participants, so we ask Bread Loafers to sign up in advance on the mountain. A list of the craft class descriptions will be included in the registration packet that you receive upon arrival.

We will send out two sign-up link emails, one for week one classes (includes August 19 and 20 class days) and one for week two classes (includes August 22, 23, and 24 class days).



The Week-one sign-up email will go out on Thursday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m.

The Week-two sign-up email will go out on Monday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Note: If you will be using a mobile device to sign up, you may need to install the Google Docs App from your app store in advance in order to access and edit the live file. We recommend looking into this before the sign-up sheets go out.

Blue Parlor Participant Reading Series

We’re excited to welcome you to the Blue Parlor Reading Series. Participant readings are a hallmark of the Bread Loaf experience. This year’s Blue Parlor reading series will be hosted by co-coordinators Megan Pinto and Sebastián Páramo and held inside the Barn Tent on the Bread Loaf campus.

There are a limited number of slots available, so those interested in reading are asked to sign up in advance on the mountain. Look for the email with the readings sign-up links on Friday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 22.  There are also three special readings, which are detailed in the Blue Parlor Tips, where you can learn more about the timing for the sign-up link emails as well as tips for the sign-up process and planning your reading.

Please take a moment now to read the important Blue Parlor Tips.

Conference Materials

We will post the following information as it becomes available. We’ll send you an email to let you know when each of these may be accessed.

Dates subject to change.

Agent/Editor Meeting Sign-Up: Please submit the Agent/Editor Sign-Up Form by July 7.

Notification Regarding Workshop Leader: Sent via email on July 7.

Bread Loaf Handbook: Available on July 14.



The Bread Loaf Handbook Includes a packing list and information regarding workshops, readings, and Bread Loaf facilities, including housing, meals, Wi-Fi access, and cell phone service, among other details.

Access to Student Manuscripts and Assignment for First Workshop: Available via Google Drive on July 19.



Newcomer’s Guide: Available on July 19.



Created with first-time Bread Loafers in mind, we invite everyone to take a look at the information included in the Newcomer’s Guide. We think it will be helpful to read as you start to prepare for the conference.

Participant Photo and Bio Upload: Upload your photo and bio by 8 p.m on Friday, August 4.

New England Review Special Offer for Bread Loafers