Spend hours of uninterrupted writing time in beautiful and comfortable surroundings. When ready, take a break, engage with fellow writers, receive expert assistance and enjoy good food.

UNL Libraries will host a five-day writing retreat May 11-15 in Love Library for UNL faculty and graduate students. Each day of the retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Love Library’s Mezzanine Room with a continental breakfast. Lunches and snacks will also be provided.

The retreat will end at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday, the final day, will end at 1 p.m. Participants may remain in the Mezzanine Room, venture into the stacks or use other study areas. Many spaces receive natural light and wireless access is guaranteed throughout. Writing coaches will be on hand to give guidance and answer questions.

Expert advice on writing, presentations and publishing will be offered in brief sessions throughout the day. Seats for this free retreat are limited to 40 people, so register now at http://go.unl.edu/r54o by May 11.

For more information, or questions about the retreat, contact Charlene Maxey-Harris at 402-472-8700 or cmaxeyharris2@unl.edu, or contact Jeanetta Drueke at 402-472-2525 or mdrueke1@unl.edu.