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Conducting a Personal IWE

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This handout provides information on planning a personal Intensive Writing Experience (IWE). It includes information on setting a schedule, choosing topics and materials, making pre-event and daily preparations, avoiding physical and mental distress, taking breaks, caring for children, and adjusting to accomodate a group.