Maureen Brady, award winning author, creative writing teacher, and freelance editor has published three novels: Ginger's Fire, Folly, and Give Me Your Good Ear, and a collection of short stories: The Question She Put to Herself, as well as three books of nonfiction. Maureen teachers creative writing at NYU and The New York Writers Workshop at the Jewish Community Center of Manhattan and is currently working on a memoir about friendship.
Martha E. Hughes received her MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College. Her novel, Precious In His Sight, was published by Viking/Penguin. Also the author of two books of nonfiction, her essay was published in the anthology, Out of Her Mind: Women Writing about Madness, Random House.

Writers of all levels from beginner to professional are welcome, as well as anyone interested in self-exploration and expression through the written word. We will work together to help all participants realize their intentions in fiction in a nurturing, honest and productive environment. Each day, Brandi will provide instruction on the craft of fiction and the creative process with: lessons on aspects of the craft, tailored to the group's needs; writing exercises; scheduled one-on-one instruction with individually tailored feedback; and the opportunity to share your writing and receive constructive group feedback.

The week-long workshop will leave plenty of time for participants to devote to their personal writing projects, be it a journal, prose descriptions, memoir, short stories or a novel.