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Address: | Contact: 362 Broome Street, #20, New York, NY 10013 Location: Hotel Pennsylvania, Pentop Ballroom, 401 Seventh Avenue@ 32nd Street, New York, NY 10013 | |
Dates: | Saturday, February 12, 2011 | |
Tuition: | $200.00 | |
Genres: | Fiction, Nonfiction | |
Description: | In response to the downturn in the economy, coupled with the stiff literary competition, author and pet trend expert, Charlotte Reed, founded the Business of Pet Writing Conference in 2008 to give pet writers the opportunities to hone their writing skills, to learn from the best in publishing and the pet industries and to make valuable contacts.
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Address: | Location: Johnson's Hall, Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland | |
Dates: | Tues 3 & Wed 4 August 2010 | |
Tuition: | $395 for Parent/Guardian including Teenager & Writing Journals | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Children's Literature | |
Description: | The Creative Writer's Workshop: Fiction Writing — Adult with a Teenager in Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland More information... |
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Address: | Location: Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland
Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland | |
Dates: | Tues 13 to Thurs 15 July 2010 | |
Tuition: | $525 inc Writing Journal. Accommodation/Meals not included
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Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature | |
Description: | The Creative Writer's Workshop: Fiction Writing, in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland More information... |
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Address: | Location: Markree Castle, County Sligo, Ireland
Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland | |
Dates: | Mon 24 to Thurs 27 May 2010 | |
Tuition: | $970 including Single Room en suite, 2 x Dinners, 3 x Lunches, Writing Journal | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature | |
Description: | The Creative Writer's Workshop: Writer's Retreat / Fiction Writing in Markree Castle, County Sligo, Ireland More information... |
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Address: | Location: The Aran Island of Inis Mór, Co. Galway, Ireland Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland | |
Dates: | Mon 6 to Fri 10 Sept 2010 | |
Tuition: | $1730 including Writing Workshop / Walking Guide to Ancient Sites / Meals etc See full details below | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Children's Literature | |
Description: | The Creative Writer's Workshop: Writing & Walking on the Aran Island of Inis Mór, Co. Galway, Ireland More information... |
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Address: | University of Kentucky, 232 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40506-0344 | |
Dates: | September 10-12, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $150 for 2 days, $80 for one day; $25 student rate | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | |
Description: | 32nd annual Kentucky Women Writers Conference, Sept. 10-12, 2010 in Lexington. Diane Ackerman, Heather Sellers, Patricia Smith, Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, and Valerie Wilson Wesley and 5 others lead writing workshops, readings, and discussions. $150 for 2 days, $80 for one day, $25 student rate, with free events all 3 nights. More information... |
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Address: | 385 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 | |
Dates: | April 10, 2010 | |
Tuition: | Not specified | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Children's Literature |
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Description: | A unique writers' conference that covers the total story from craft to career. Network with agents and editors and get rare, insider publishing tips from industry shot-callers themselves as executives from every department teach how to write, publish, protect, market and sell your book!
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Address: | Location: Online Workshops via the Internet Residential Writing Retreats in Ireland - Sligo/Aran Islands Galway/ Glendalough Wicklow Contact: Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland | |
Dates: | Jan to Nov | |
Tuition: | $125 to $1700 | |
Genres: | Fiction, Nonfiction | |
Description: | Online Fiction & Memoir Writing Workshops LIVE with Irene Graham, founder of The Creative Writer's Workshop (1991) using right-brain/left-brain learning techniques. Also available as Residential Writing Retreats at magnificent locations throughout Ireland. More information... |
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Address: | NYU Creative Writing Program, Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011 | |
Dates: | June 1 - June 24, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $9,627 (if enrolled at NYU in Spring 2010) or $9,652 (if not enrolled at NYU in Spring 2010) for 8 points of undergraduate credit (equivalent to two semester-long courses), program fee, and registration & services fees. | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction |
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Description: | Writers in New York offers poets and fiction writers an opportunity to develop their craft while living the writer's life in Greenwich Village. More information... |
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Address: | Contact: NYU Creative Writing Program, Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011
Location: Writers in Paris, c/o NYU in Paris, 56, rue de Passy, Paris, France 75016 | |
Dates: | June 26 - July 24, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $8,738 (if enrolled at NYU in Spring 2010) or $8,763 (if not enrolled at NYU in Spring 2010) for 8 points of undergraduate credit (equivalent to two semester-long courses), private studio residence, program fee, emergency & evacuation service fee, and registration & services fees | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction |
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Description: | Writers in Paris offers poets and fiction writers the opportunity to live the writer's life in Paris. More information... |
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Address: | Henry Miller Library, Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Dates: | December and March Application Deadline: February 19 and November 10 | |
Tuition: | $695 and up. | |
Genres: | Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature |
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Description: | For the past twelve years, writers have come to the Big Sur Writing Workshops for an intensive weekend of working on manuscripts with publishing professionals who are dedicated to helping new writers. The workshops are designed for writers who have a finished or partially finished manuscript that needs critiquing, revisions, editorial help and guidance. More information... |
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Address: | Location: Greece- Athens and Naxos Island Contact: P.O. Box 460681, Denver, CO 80246 | |
Dates: | May 17-29, 2010 Application Deadline: May 1, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $3150 plus airfare, meals, & emergency medical evacuation insurance | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | |
Description: | Based in 2010 on Naxos Island, Astra Writing in Greece is a program for promising beginning and seasoned women writers who like to travel. The program is rooted in the understanding that the wellspring for good writing resides at the interface between experience and memory and in the awareness that travel, by generating experiences and evoking memories, replenishes the well. More information... |
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Address: | Colgate University, Office of Summer Programs, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346 | |
Dates: | June 20 - June 26 Application Deadline: April 15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $495 - $1245 depending on program. Discounts for early applications and conference alumni. | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction | |
Description: | In beautiful Central New York, come join fellow writers in learning to become better at their craft. More information... |
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Address: | 66 W. 12th St., New York, NY 10011 | |
Dates: | June 7 - 24, 2010 Application Deadline: May 26, 2010 | |
Tuition: | Undergraduate tuition: $6,072 ($1,012 per credit) Non-credit tuition: $3,990 (no grades are assigned nor academic records kept for non-credit students) | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction |
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Description: | Take part in workshops and literary salons with renowned New School faculty members, visit legendary literary venues, and meet authors, editors, and agents at the center of the contemporary American literary scene. More information... |
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Address: | 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 |
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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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Address: | Ljuben Karavelov 15 Str., Sofia, Bulgaria 1142 | |
Dates: | May 27- June 1, 2010 Application Deadline: March 15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | 25% International Travel | |
Genres: | Fiction | |
Description: | The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation offers its third annual summer fiction-writing seminar in historic Sozopol in Bulgaria. The seminar consists of intensive daily workshops, roundtable discussions, readings and lectures by faculty and fellows. Fiction writers from Bulgaria and fiction writers from English-speaking countries, including but not limited to the U.S. and the U.K., are invited to apply. A total number of ten applicants will be selected for participation and funding.. More information... |
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Address: | Vermont College, 36 College Street, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT 05602 | |
Dates: | August 9-15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $850/ $975 for Poetry Manuscript | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature |
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Description: | The 15th annual Conference at the home of the acclaimed Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA programs is designed for experienced writers, with graduate degrees or equivalent backgrounds. The Conference emphasizes process and craft through its unique structure of intimate workshops limited to 5 or 6 participants, and features one-on-one consultations with faculty, readings by both faculty and participants, craft classes, issues forums, shared meals and a variety of social events that help galvanize our lively and inclusive community. More information... |
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Address: | Contact: 18 N. Richards Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406 Location: Dexter's Inn, 258 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee, NH 03782 | |
Dates: | November 6-8, 2009 Application Deadline: Open until filled (Limited to just 22 participants!) | |
Tuition: | $275. Plus Tardy Bard Penalty ($25) when registering after October 5. Meal & room packages starting at $100 | |
Genres: | Poetry, Nonfiction | |
Description: | Join us for a relaxing writing retreat which will energize and inspire you. Workshops in poetry and creative nonfiction include writing time, supportive feedback sessions, good meals and good company. More information... |
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Address: | P.O. Box 10500, Portland, OR 97210 | |
Dates: | July 11-July 18 2010 | |
Tuition: | $1000 to $1100 | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction |
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Description: | A weeklong intensive of workshops, seminars, panels,and readings led by the editors of Tin House magazine and Tin House books and their guests: prominent contemporary writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. More information... |
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Address: | Contact: 18 N. Richards Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406 Location: The Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Avenue, Oceanfront, Cape May, NJ 08240 | |
Dates: | January 15-18, 2010 Application Deadline: Open until filled, $25 Tardy Bard Penalty after December 15 | |
Tuition: | $385 includes all workshops, 2 lunches and 2 receptions; Room packages from $250; $25 Tardy Bard Penalty after December 15 | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature | |
Description: | NOT YOUR TYPICAL WRITERS' CONFERENCE. Energize your writing with challenging and supportive workshops that focus on starting new material. Advance your craft with feedback from our award-winning faculty including Pulitzer Prize & National Book Award winners. More information... |
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Address: | 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 |
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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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Address: | 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 |
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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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Address: | 513 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78205 | |
Dates: | Year-round programs and Summer Literary Festival | |
Tuition: | Varies | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting |
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Description: | Gemini Ink nurtures writers and readers and builds community through literature and the related arts. More information... |
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Address: | Round Top Festival Institute, P.O. Box 89, Round Top, Texas, 78954 | |
Dates: | April 30 - May 2, 2010 Application Deadline: None; early registration recommended | |
Tuition: | $125/student $80 | |
Genres: | Poetry | |
Description: | The 3-day festival is a mix of featured readings, panels, workshops, performance, participant readings, social events, and a festival anthology publication. More information... |
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Address: | 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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Address: | Contact: Portland State University, Continuing Education, Graduate School of Education, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751 Location: 615 SW Harrison St., Portland OR | |
Dates: | July 19 - 23, 2010; early bird registration until May 15, 2010 Application Deadline: June 2009 | |
Tuition: | TBA | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature | |
Description: | Full week of lectures, workshops, and critique sessions that focus on the different genres of children's books (picture books, chapter books, young adult). More information... |
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Address: | P.O. Box 10500, Portland, OR 97210 | |
Dates: | July 11-July 18 2010 | |
Tuition: | $1000 to $1100 | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction |
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Description: | A weeklong intensive of workshops, seminars, panels,and readings led by the editors of Tin House magazine and Tin House books and their guests: prominent contemporary writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. More information... |
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Address: | Contact: 1 avenue du General Leclerc, Vitry, France 94400 Location: WICE, 20, blvd du Montparnasse, Paris, France 75015 | |
Dates: | June 27-July 2, 2010 Application Deadline: May 15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | 650 euros Early Bird, 750 euros | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | |
Description: | The oldest continuing creative writing program in France, the PWW has established an international reputation not only for stimulating instruction, but also for creating a supportive community which respects diverse voices. New writers, established writers are welcomed. More information... |
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Address: | Ljuben Karavelov 15 Str., Sofia, Bulgaria 1142 | |
Dates: | May 27- June 1, 2010 Application Deadline: March 15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | 25% International Travel | |
Genres: | Fiction | |
Description: | The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation offers its third annual summer fiction-writing seminar in historic Sozopol in Bulgaria. The seminar consists of intensive daily workshops, roundtable discussions, readings and lectures by faculty and fellows. Fiction writers from Bulgaria and fiction writers from English-speaking countries, including but not limited to the U.S. and the U.K., are invited to apply. A total number of ten applicants will be selected for participation and funding.. More information... |
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Address: | 40 E. 98th St., Apt. 2E, New York, NY 10029 | |
Dates: | June 22 - June 27, 2010 Application Deadline: January 15 - March 1, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $350 | |
Genres: | Poetry |
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Description: | Kundiman's 5 day retreat is open to emerging Asian American poets who seek to improve their skills in a rigorous yet supportive environment. It is a very intensive time with daily writing workshops, mentorship sessions with faculty, readings, and community-building activities. More information... |
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Address: | The Mllay Colony for the Arts, 454 East Hill Road, Austerlitz, NY 12017 | |
Dates: | April 1 through December 1 Application deadline: October 1 | |
Tuition: | None | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Children's Literature |
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Description: | The Millay Colony for the Arts is an artists residency program in Austerlitz, New York. More information... |
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Address: | PO Box 2087, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 | |
Dates: | July 29-31, 2010 Application Deadline: June 15, 2010 | |
Tuition: | $495 ($540 after June 15) | |
Genres: | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature | |
Description: | Three-plus days of craft, community and inspiration in the temperate climate and spectacular scenery of California's northern coast. Explore how writing can shape the world with excellent writers who are also outstanding teachers. More information... |
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Address: | Four Points Sheraton, 3400 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109 | |
Dates: | March 26-27, 2010 | |
Tuition: | Conference: Early bird prices are $100 for members and students, and $120 nonmembers; late registration is $135 ($100 students). Workshop: $115. | |
Genres: | Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature |
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Description: | Choose from eighteen sessions, get a first page critique by publishing professionals, meet with agents. Pre-conference workshop by James N. Frey: "How to Plot Like the Pros." More information... |





















