Our Writers Retreats Issue features advice on choosing a residency that's right for you, ideas for do-it-yourself retreats, and a visit to the Color of Children's Literature Conference; plus an interview with short story master George Saunders on his debut novel, Lincoln in the Bardo; a Q&A with Laura Miller of Slate; Kevin Wilson on the necessity of failure; tips for savvy self-publishing; writing prompts; submission information for over 120 contests with upcoming deadlines; and more.