Literature

Weekend Scene: 24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway

November 6 / 16

Hi! As promised, I have a weekend scene for you in the form of literature. The 24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is coming and I have some information courtesy of AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs).

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24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway

Galloway, New Jersey, United States

 

Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 24th Annual Winter Getaway featuring Stephen Dunn and Sharon Olds. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Choose from fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry. Early registration discounts and scholarships available – details at stockton.edu/wintergetaway

“This conference is a gift. It permits a writer to take risks without concern for impressing or competing. It gave me the space to imagine and experiment. This is a community that is generous and encouraging while also being honest. A great relief.” ~ Amy S., Blue Bell, PA, Winter Getaway Participant

This program is presented by Murphy Writing of Stockton University.

Faculty

Featured Writers Include:

Stephen Dunn, Sharon Olds, James Richardson and more. Past workshop leaders include Kim Addonizio, Julianna Baggott, Christian Bauman, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Mark Doty, Kathleen Graber, Tony Hoagland, Dorianne Laux, Thomas Lux, Laura McCullough, Carol Plum-Ucci, Mimi Schwartz, Patricia Smith, Terese Svoboda. Directed by Peter E. Murphy. See http://wintergetaway.com/faculty/ for this year’s faculty list and bios.

 

Genres

Poetry, Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children’s literature

 

Location

Stockton Seaview Hotel
(near Atlantic City)
Galloway
New Jersey, United States

In a nutshell:
JAN 13 – JAN 16, 2017

Conference

TUITION / COST:“Early Bard” and “re-PETER” Discounts available. See website for details: http://stockton.edu/wintergetaway
SCHOLARSHIP: Available
Sign up for our email list to receive scholarship details when they become available: http://stockton.edu/wintergetaway

PHONE: 609-626-3594
EMAIL: info@wintergetaway.com
WEBSITE: http://stockton.edu/wintergetaway

This is all for the time being, but return for more this coming Wednesday. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and be always blessed.
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