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    • The 2025 R&W Symposium
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    • Keynote Talks!
    • FAQ
    • Editors & Agents Panels
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THE WRITERS GROTTO

THE WRITERS GROTTO THE WRITERS GROTTO THE WRITERS GROTTO
  • Home
  • The 2025 R&W Symposium
  • R&W Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Faculty & Alumni
  • About
  • Keynote Talks!
  • FAQ
  • Editors & Agents Panels
  • Words of Color Readings

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at rootedwritten@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Rooted & Written? Rooted & Written is a fully-funded, tuition-free professional writing program for writers of color, hosted by The Writers Grotto in San Francisco. This year’s programming includes a symposium, write-ins, and readings/panels.


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When was Rooted & Written founded? Rooted & Written was founded in 2019.


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Who founded Rooted & Written? The program was conceptualized and founded by Salvadoran writer Roberto Lovato with Susan Kiyo Ito, Vanessa Cabrera, Jesus Francisco Sierra, Aditi Malhotra, and Melissa Pandika.


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How do I register for the symposium? If you are a Rooted & Written alumni, you will receive a link from rootedwritten (at) gmail (dot) com email on March 31st at 12 pm. Please note there is a limit of 40 alumni, available on a first come first serve basis. 


If you are not one of the first 40, your name will be added to a waitlist and we will notify you if space becomes available.


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How do I register for the write-in ? f you are a Rooted & Written alumni, you will receive a link from rootedwritten (at) gmail (dot) com email on the week of March 10, 2025. 


Please note there is a cap at 275 participants due to Zoom limitations.


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What format will the 2025 Rooted & Written Symposium take? The 2025 symposium will be held virtually.


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What are the dates and times for the 2025 Rooted & Written Symposium? Symposium Dates: Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 Times: 10am, 11:10am, 1pm, 2:10pm.


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How many participants will attend the 2025 symposium? Forty alumni from previous Rooted & Written conferences will participate.


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How can I apply to participate in the 2025 Rooted & Written Symposium? There is no open application process for the general public. Alumni of Rooted & Written will receive an email with a link to apply. Only the first forty alumni to apply will be admitted, and there will also be a waitlist for additional interested alumni.


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How is participation in the symposium determined? Selection for the symposium is on a first-come, first-served basis.


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What type of programming is included in the symposium? The symposium includes classes and workshops focused on both the craft of writing and the business aspects of the literary industry.


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What is the source of funding for the 2025 symposium? The symposium is funded by an incremental grant received by the Zellerbach Foundation, Grants for the Arts, California Arts Council.


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Who do I contact if I have any more questions? Please write to rootedwritten@gmail.com if you have any other questions!


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