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Amtrak Introduces #AmtrakResidency Program

Sometimes something small turns into something grand.  What started as a line in Alexander Chee’s interview in PEN Ten (and fueled by Twitter) has officially become an Amtrak program.

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The #AmtrakResidency was designed to give creative professionals that are passionate about train travel the opportunity to work on their craft in an inspiring environment.

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Amtrak has announced that Amtrak Residency will allow up to 24 writers to take Amtrak’s long-distance trains to work on their projects.  The #AmtrakResidency was designed to give creative professionals that are passionate about train travel the opportunity to work on their craft in an inspiring environment.  Round-trip train travel will be provided on one of Amtrak’s long-distance routes.  Each resident will be given First Class Sleeping Car accommodations that come with a private room equipped with a desk, a bed and a large window to gaze at the American landscape that the train passes through.  Routes will be determined based on availability.  Residencies will be anywhere from 2-5 days, with exceptions for special projects.

Amtrak Empire Builder
Amtrak’s Empire Builder travels between Seattle/Portland through Montana and North Dakota to Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by a panel.  Up to 24 writers will be selected for the program running now through March 31, 2015.  A passion for writing and an aspiration to travel with Amtrak for inspiration are the sole criteria for selection.  Just starting out as a writer, not to worry, both emerging and established writers will be considered.

There is no cost to apply for the #AmtrakResidency program.  For more information, official terms or to apply for the program, visit blog.amtrak.com/amtrakresidency.

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