It's kind of like having a writer in residence.

就像是有个作家和我们一起生活。

In too many cases the teachers and writers in residence are nodding, smiling, and looking solemnly thoughtful right along with them.

太多情况下，那些老师和驻地作家只是随着大家点头，微笑，露出若有所悟的表情。

In the evening, all members of the colony gather in the lodge for dinner and intoxicating conversation with the writers in residence.

傍晚，全体成员都聚集在主楼吃晚饭，并且跟驻地作家进行激动人心的交谈。