I know some writers who have used the equivalent of “visiting scholar” positions at Lighthaven as a first step in moving to the Bay full-time.
I would not be surprised if the long-term impact of Inkhaven is that >50% of the out-of-town participants move to the Bay Area by the end of 2026. For example, Jenn is already considering it:
And when I returned home after a month, when I looked at it with fresh eyes, it started to look less like an oasis and more like the world’s most luxurious solitary confinement cell.
Now I want to say yes to more than is available here. More life, more connection, more romance. A friend once told me that it’s wise to move cities often, because each city whispers a different thing to you, and each city brings out different facets of yourself. I adore the version of me that emerged in Berkeley. I want to nurture her more. And I don’t think there is enough for her here.
Excuse me, the technical term is group house.