That minor earthquake you just felt was the rumble of several million freelancers scrambling for their computers. Amtrak is launching an official residency program for writers on its long-distance routes. The best part? It's free!
Amtrak residency —
That minor earthquake you just felt was the rumble of several million freelancers scrambling for their computers. Amtrak is launching an official residency program for writers on its long-distance routes. The best part? It's free!
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The California Zephyr plies one of the most beautiful train routes in North America. Climbing through the heart of the Rockies and the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas may ennoble the stout of word, but the outstanding views might distract less disciplined writers.
Ever-distracting but inspiring landscapes —
The California Zephyr plies one of the most beautiful train routes in North America. Climbing through the heart of the Rockies and the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas may ennoble the stout of word, but the outstanding views might distract less disciplined writers.
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The rhythm of the rails is intoxicating, indeed, but beware, loquacious scribblers -- it also induces a state of somnambulant torpor from which even the combined forces of Webster, Roget, Strunk and White may not rescue you.
Lull of the rails —
The rhythm of the rails is intoxicating, indeed, but beware, loquacious scribblers -- it also induces a state of somnambulant torpor from which even the combined forces of Webster, Roget, Strunk and White may not rescue you.
Courtesy Phil Gosney
While on the California Zephyr, crossing through the plains of Nebraska to Denver gives writers ample time to begin thinking about what a rough outline might eventually look like.
Outlines of drafts and plains —
While on the California Zephyr, crossing through the plains of Nebraska to Denver gives writers ample time to begin thinking about what a rough outline might eventually look like.
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Up to 24 writers will be chosen for residencies, which will only take place on undersold long-distance routes. Each residency will include accommodation on a sleeper car with all a writer really needs: a bed, a desk and outlets.
All a writer needs —
Up to 24 writers will be chosen for residencies, which will only take place on undersold long-distance routes. Each residency will include accommodation on a sleeper car with all a writer really needs: a bed, a desk and outlets.
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News of the program has re-kindled nostalgia for train travel among people who might not have previously considered a trip by train, says Julia Quinn, Amtrak's director of social media.
Rekindling train nostalgia —
News of the program has re-kindled nostalgia for train travel among people who might not have previously considered a trip by train, says Julia Quinn, Amtrak's director of social media.
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