We understand how unforeseen circumstances may cause you to ask for an exception to our policies, but please understand that the pressures of keeping a small, arts-related business in business forces us to hold to the policies below. When you register for any Woodstream writing event, Woodstream service, or THE NEXT LEVEL Workshop/Intensive you are agreeing to the following policies:

WOODSTREAM WRITERS POLICIES

Deposits/Balances

On-going Workshops

Upon registration, a 50% deposit is required to secure your seat in any weekly or bi-weekly Woodstream Writing Workshop. Your registration will be confirmed by email upon receipt of your deposit, and your balance will be due at the first meeting of your workshop.

Other Workshops, Retreats, Writing Intensives

Payment in full is required to secure your seat in any one-time (one-day, weekend, or week-long) Woodstream Workshop, Writer's Retreat, or Writing Intensive. Your registration will be confirmed by email upon receipt of your payment in full.

Refunds/Credits

These policies are applicable for all registration dates up to and including registrations made after the start of any Woodstream Event:

1. If you withdraw from any Woodstream workshop or other writing event 21 or more days before the (1st) scheduled meeting, you will receive a refund of your payment minus a 20% administrative fee.
2. If you withdraw less than 21 days but at least 10 days before the (1st) meeting of your event, you will receive an 80% credit which must be used within 4 months of the (start) date of your original event.
3. If you withdraw less than 10 days but more than 72 hours before the (1st) meeting of your event, you will receive a 50% credit which must be used within 4 months of the (start) date of your original event.
4. If you withdraw 72 hours or less before the (1st) day of your event, no credit or refund will be issued.

When you pre-purchase bulk coaching hours you are agreeing to use or forfeit all hours purchased within one calendar year of purchase date. No credits/refunds will be offered on pre-paid/bulk  coaching hours.

Critique/editing clients will pay 50% for agreed upon services before services commence, with balance due upon delivery of critiqued/edited materials.

The NEXT LEVEL Workshop/Intensives with Joyce Sweeney and Jamie Morris have policies distinct from Woodstream Writers, as follows:

Upon registration, payment in full is required to secure your seat in any THE NEXT LEVEL Workshop/Intensive. Your registration will be confirmed by email upon receipt of payment. 

1. If you withdraw from any THE NEXT LEVEL Workshop/Intensive 30 or more days before the (1st) scheduled meeting, you will receive an 80% credit only good for use with either Joyce Sweeney or Jamie Morris within one calendar year of the start date of the event from which you are withdrawing.
2. If you withdraw less than 30 days before the (1st) meeting, no credit/refund will be available--unless we have a waiting list and are able to fill your seat at the time of your withdrawal. Then, you will receive an 80% credit to be used as above.

Returned Checks

The service charge for returned checks is $50 per item, regardless of the amount of the check or the reason for its return. In addition to this administrative fee, Woodstream Writers/THE NEXT LEVEL will charge the returned check issuer any associated bank penalties imposed on Woodstream Writers, Jamie Morris, and/or Joyce Sweeney.