Our annual Writers Retreats Issue features ten “award-winning” residencies, a guide to preparing for time away, and advice on surviving a toxic workshop; a conversation between poets Patricia Smith and Tyehimba Jess; an Agents & Editors interview with Mariner Books executive editor Rakia Clark; a Q&A with Samiya Bashir of Lambda Literary on creating nurturing space for all; one writer’s reflection on the power of letting go; tax tips for writers; plus writing prompts, contest deadlines, and more.