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Contact: AWP Conference Services, Mail Stop 1E3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030
2010 Location: Denver, CO

Dates:

April 7-10, 2010
Annually Mid-Winter or Early Spring

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Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Annual Conference typically features 300 presentations: readings, lectures, panel discussions, and forums plus hundreds of book signings, receptions, dances, and informal gatherings. The conference attracts more than 5,000 attendees and more than 400 publishers. More information...

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Address:

1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dates:

Year-Round

Tuition:

$25/day$30 application fee

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting

Description:

Ragdale's residency program offers writers, visual artists, composers, and interdisciplinary artists the time and space to work on individual projects. Residencies run from 2-8 weeks in a historic home 30 miles north of Chicago year-round. More information...

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Address:

4043 N. Ravenswood, #222, Chicago, IL 60613

Dates:

Year-Round Programming with Classes and Events

Tuition:

class fees range from $35 to $400

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

StoryStudio Chicago offers more than 100 unique classes throughout the year, open to writers of all ages and all experience levels. Students interact with talented and committed faculty, visiting authors, and each other in a growing network of writers. More information...

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Contact: Graham School of General Studies, 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Location: The University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Dates:

year-round

Tuition:

varies by course

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

Courses in writing fiction, creative nonfiction, screenplays, poetry and journalism designed for working adults serious about honing their craft. Offered evenings and Saturdays at a convenient downtown Chicago location. More information...

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Ballantine Hall 464, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-7103

Dates:

June 8-June 13, 2008

Tuition:

NA

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

The IUWC will meet the summer of 2008 from Sunday, June 8 through Friday, June 13. All conference activities take place on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. More information...

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Contact: University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712
Location: New Harmony, IN 47630

Dates:

June 7-13, 2009
Application Deadline: April 15 - scholarship; May 1 - retreat

Tuition:

approximately $600 (not set for 2009)

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

RopeWalk provides workshops in a relaxed atmosphere. Individual conferences with workshop leaders are a part of the RopeWalk experience. More information...

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University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712

Dates:

February 24-26, 2006

Tuition:

$395 with lodging; $345 includes workshop and meals

Genres:

N/A

Description:

The RopeWalk Winter Weekend gives participants an opportunity to attend workshops and to confer privately with one of two prominent writers. More information...

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Contact: 225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport, Iowa 52801
Location: St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, Iowa 52803

Dates:

June 23, 24, 25
Application Deadline: June 23

Tuition:

Full Conference after early bird $225

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

This conference will bring two literary agents as resources as both instructors, critiquers and panelists. Young adult fiction is also a new offering for this conference. More information...

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C215 Seashore Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242

Dates:

June-July, 2008

Tuition:

$250-$525

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

Non-credit writing workshops across the genres. All levels. More information...

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Address:

500 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Dates:

May 15, 2009
Application Deadline: May 10, 2009

Tuition:

$100.00

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature, Playwriting, Screenwriting

Description:

Conference associated with annual Ann Arbor Book Festival. More information...

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Contact: 3187 Angell Hall, 435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1033
Location: Camp Michigania, 3006 Camp Sherwood Road, Boyne City MI 49, Boyne City, MI 49712

Dates:

June 3-7, 2010
Application Deadline: May 18, 2010

Tuition:

$595-795

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

The tenth annual Bear River Writers' Conference, sponsored by the University of Michigan, will be held June 3-7, 2010 at Camp Michigania on Walloon Lake, near Petoskey, Michigan. The conference offers workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as readings, discussions, nature walks, and time for writing. More information...

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Contact: 408 N. Lincoln St., Bay City, MI 48708
Location: Julie Marsh, Conference Bureau, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710

Dates:

June 27-July 3, 2010
Application Deadline: June 1 with $100 deposit, refundable until June 15.

Tuition:

$480 with housing; $300 commuter

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

A retreat/workshop for mid-career writers. Poetry, fiction, CNF. Intensive peer workshops. More information...

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Address:

Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Dates:

year-round

Tuition:

sliding fee based on household income

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Loft supports the artistic development of writers, fosters a writing community and builds an audience for literature. The Loft serves 600,000 individuals each year with classes and festivals writers at all levels of development; in-person and broadcast readings and spoken word performances featuring national and local writers; programming by and for teens; age specific activities for children and families; and fellowships, mentorships, and career initiative awards for Minnesota writers. More information...

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University of Minnesota, 360 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108-6084

Dates:

June 14-July 28, 2009

Tuition:

$380-$555

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Split Rock Arts Program is the University of Minnesota's series of summer workshops in creative writing, visual art, and design. More information...

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Address:

5101 Rockhill Road, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

Dates:

June 2009

Tuition:

unavailable at this time

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting

Description:

Featuring professional writers instructing participants on how to write and how to promote their poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, stage, and screenwriting. More information...

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Address:

801 3rd Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Dates:

Year round
Application Deadline: March 1 and September 1 each year

Tuition:

$25 application fee

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, NE offers 2 to 8 week residencies year-round for writers, visual artists and music composers. Housing, studio space, $100/week stipend are provided. Approximately 55 residencies are awarded each year.More information...

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Address:

202 Andrews Hall, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0333

Dates:

June 14-20, 2008

Tuition:

$250 (weekend); $525 (week-long); $1,300 (master class)

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

Workshops, panels, readings, receptions, agent consultations and master classes. The program offers insights into the writing process and publishing to both beginning and advanced writers. More information...

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University of North Dakota, Dept. of English, 110 Merrifield, Campus Stop 7209, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Dates:

March 23-27, 2010

Tuition:

Completely free and open to public

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

The 41st Annual UND Writers Conference features Art Spiegelman, Saul Williams, Frank X. Walker, Cecelia Condit, Deena Larsen, Nick Montfort, Stuart Moulthrop, Mark Amerika, and a musical performance by Zeitgeist. More information...

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The Kenyon Review, Finn House, 102 W. Wiggin St., Gambier, OH 43022

Dates:

June 18-25, 2011

Tuition:

$1995

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

A week of intensive, daily workshops concentrating on the creation and revision of new work in small group settings. More information...