Writing Workshops Update

by Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon

Here is a partial listing of upcoming writers' conferences. This is done only as a service to writers, so please verify all information, as we are not responsible for errors, cancellations etc. This listing updates the January 13 version.

Prior to selecting a writing event, make sure to do your homework. Know where you are, how much you can spend, how much energy you can devote to the event and what you want to get out of it. For further guidance, click on the following link. (link to Jan. 13 version.)

In addition to the sites that we listed below, we encourage you to check regularly the following site: http://www.writing2sell.com/schedule.htm as it offers workshop nationwide on an almost daily basis.

APRIL

Tennessee Mountain Writers Conference
April 3- 5:
Oak Ridge TN
Includes workshop sessions, book fair/writer's block, exhibits, evaluations and readings. The Full Conference Fee
includes tuition to all workshops, beverages at all breaks, contest participation, one manuscript evaluation,
and all evening programs and the Saturday Awards Banquet.
Contact:
TMWI
P.O. Box 5435
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
865-671-6046
Email: mail@tmwi.org
http://www.tmwi.org

American Christian Writers Conference
April 4- 5
Richmond VA
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance
writers.
Contact:
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
800-219-7483
Email: acwriters@aol.com
http://www.acwriters.com

Capitol Ideas
April 4 - 5
Jefferson City MO
Both published writers and the aspiring are welcome. The conference includes seminars on
both fiction and nonfiction.
Contact:
Vicki Cox
Missouri Writers Guild
P.O. Box 1895
Lebanon, MO 65536
E-mail: vcox01@yahoo.com

Robert McKee's Story Seminar
April 4 -6
San Francisco CA
Teaches the essential principles of screenwriting and story design that studios and publishers demand from
their writers.
Contact:
Two Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 452930
Los Angeles, CA 90045
888-676-2533
Email: contact@mckeestory.com
http://www.mckeestory.com

How To Be Published Workshops
April 4-6
Chattanooga TN
Learn how to develop a career as a fiction writer from Stephen King's first editor. Topics include marketing,
components of a successful novel, what editors really want, finding an agent, manuscript critique, and much
more.
Contact:
Contact school directly for registration:
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
423-755-4155
http://www.writing2sell.com/workshop.htm

UWM Spring Writers Festival
April 4- 6
UWM School of Continuing Education
161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53203
This intensive three-day festival features both nationally and regionally known published authors sharing insights on the craft of writing, working with editors and getting published. Manuscript reviews offered.
Contact:
UWM School of Continuing Education Arts, Humanities and Science Program
161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
For a brochure, call Miriam Malone at
414-227-3322 or e-mail mir@uwm.edu.
http://cfprod.imt.uwm.edu/sce/program

AWA Certification: Leading Writing Workshops
April 4- 7
Amherst MA
This intensive training offers writers, teachers and other learning facilitators skills for leading creative writing workshops and groups. The intensive weekend provides a concentrated 30 hours of leadership
training that includes writing workshop time for participants. Focus is on the group process; responding to writing
done in the group setting; and fostering positive group interaction.
Contact:
Daphne Slocombe
P.O. Box 1076
Amherst, ME 01004
413-253-3307
Email: daphne@amherstwriters.com
http://www.amherstwriters.com

Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference
April 6- 10
Ridgecrest NC
Designed to train, motivate, encourage, equip and inspire you to develop your God-given gift.
Contact:
Robin Hawkins
LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Ctr.
P.O. Box 128
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
828-669-3596
Email: robin.hawkins@lifeway.com
http://www.lifeway.com/conferencecenters

American Christian Writers Conference
April 11- 12
Charlotte NC
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance
writers.
Contact:
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
800-219-7483
http://www.acwriters.com

People’s Poetry Gathering
April 11- 13
New York NY
A downtown festival focusing on epics, ballads and oral poetries from around the world, featuring over 150 events including performances, music, panels, lectures and readings.
Contact:
Elena Martinez
Poets House
72 E. 1st St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10012
212-431-7920
Email: info@poetshouse.org
http://www.peoplespoetry.org

AWAI: Leading Writing Workshops for Under-Served Populations
April 11-14
Amherst MA
Certification. The AWA Institute (AWAI, pronounced "A Way") method is a 4-day intensive training

Children's Literature Conference: Truth in Fact & Fiction
April 12
Hempstead NY
Long Island Children’s Literature onference, co-sponsored with SCBWI; offers general speakers as well as six
special interest groups, covering writing and illustrating picture books,contemporary fiction, fantasy and science
fiction, nonfiction, and submission procedures. Mss critiques available.
Contact:
Marion Flomenhaft
250 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-5016
Email: uccelibarts@hofstra.edu
http://www.hofstra.edu/writers

Self-Editing for Publication
April 12-16
Quebec Canada
Features one-on-one editorial consultation of work in progress, manuscript critique, readings, writing/editing sessions, instruction & discussion. Attendees set their own writing schedule. A critique and professional edit of a sample of your work is included in the tuition.
Contact:
Micheline Cote
The Writers Retreat
15 Canusa St.
Stanstead, Quebec
J0B 3E5, Canada
819-876-2065
Email: info@writersretreat.com
http://www.writersretreat.com/workshops.htm

Creative Writing: Voice of the Soul
April 12- 21
Antigua Guatemala
This workshop is designed for those desiring to look further inside their souls to connect with and write from their true voices. Poet Sharon Doubiago will help you find that voice and then learn to create from it. This class is appropriate for writers of all skill levels and experience.
Contact
Art Workshops in Guatemala
4758 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-825-0747
Email: info@artguat.org
http://www.artguat.org

Creativity Workshops
April 15-16
New York NY
Limited membership. Aims to help writers believe in and develop their unique creative processes, using memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises.
Contact:
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel
245 E. 40th St., Ste. 25H
New York, NY 10016
212-922-2153
Email: info@creativityworkshop.com
http://www.creativityworkshop.com

Algonkian Park Novel Camp
April 16- April 20
Algonkian Park VA
For novel planners, beginners, and veterans. Writers will study and apply techniques of craft, style, and complication learned from such dramatists and authors as Arthur Miller, E. Annie Proulx, Nathaniel West, Italo Calvino and Flannery O'Connor. You will receive professional feedback. The workshop leader will not only review promising novel concepts and pass them on to an agent who works with Algonkian, but will also devote workshop time to film adaptation.
Contact:
Web Del Sol
2020 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 443
Washington, DC 20006
703-281-4426
Email: algonkian@webdelsol.com
http://www.webdelsol.com

Journey Conference, Sponsored by The Writer
April 24- 27
Incline Village NV
This four-day writing event in Lake Tahoe, Nevada with keynote speaker Anne Lamott features over 50 workshops, editor/agent appointments, readings and more. Classes are specialized for either beginning or
seasoned writers.
Contact:
600 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-244-9337
Fax. 800-853-7655
Email: info@AuthorsVenue.com
http://www.AuthorsVenue.com

Spring Training for Writers
April 26
Minneapolis MN
Featuring New York Times’ bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
Contact:
Midwest Fiction Writers, 4685
Aspen Ridge Cir., Eagan, MN 55122. .
E-mail: secretary@midwestfiction.com.
http://www.midwestfiction.com

Writing for Film and Television
April 26- 27
Austin TX
Writing for Film and Television features best-selling mystery author, Stuart Kaminsky, whose screenwriting credits
include such films as Once Upon a Time in America and Enemy Territory. His one-and-half-day seminar focuses on dialogue, plot, character, structure, tricks of the trade, and more.
Early registration discount.
Contact:
Lorin Oberweger
Free Expressions
2420 W. Brandon Blvd., #198
Brandon, FL 33511
866-497-4832
Email: lorin@free-expressions.com
http://www.free-expressions.com

Weekend Retreat at Patchwork Farm
April 26- 27
Westhampton MA
Guided writing sessions with constructive responses. Typically 8-9 participants.
Contact:
Patricia Lee Lewis
Patchwork Farm Retreat
292 Chesterfield Rd.
Westhampton, MA 01027
413-527-5819
Email: patricia@writingretreats.org
http://www.writingretreats.org

Dynamics of the Dramatic Structure
April 26- 30
Quebec Canada
Expect intensive learning sessions. While a work-in-progress is not essential, a detailed synopsis or treatment (for
screenplays) is prerequisite to attendance. A critique and professional edit of a sample (25-30 pages) of your
work is included in the tuition.
Contact:
Micheline Cote
The Writers Retreat
15 Canusa St.
Stanstead, Quebec
J0B 3E5, Canada
819-876-2065
Email: info@writersretreat.com
http://www.writersretreat.com/workshops.htm

MAY 2003

OWFI Writers Conference
May 2-3
Oklahoma
This conference will cover poetry, fantasy/science fiction and what agents look for. Appointments with agents will be possible.
Contact:
Email: jen.nipps@klynk.com.
http://www.owfi.net

ASJA Writers Conference
(American Society of Journalists and Authors)
May 2- 4
New York, NY
Attend the premier conference for nonfiction writers and gain valuable insights into improving your writing life and increasing your income from books, magazines, the Web, business projects,
scripts, newspapers and more! Panels and workshops feature editors from leading periodicals and book publishers, agents, writing field specialists, online experts, marketing
mavens, media producers and award-winning writers.
Contact:
American Society of Journalists and Authors
1501 Broadway, Suite 302
New York, NY 10036
212-997-0947
http://www.asja.org

Mystery Authors Conference
May 2-4
Arlington VA
Join an international group of mystery authors, academics, fans, dealers, agents and others for the annual celebration of the traditional mystery. Ghost of honor: Agatha Christie
Contact
Malice Domestic Registration
703 Kenbrook Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
E-mail: malice@erols.com
Preconvention registration deadline:
March 15, 2003
http://users.erols.com/malice/

Women Writing on Co-dependence
May 4-11
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco, Mexico
Join other women in exploring topics related to co-dependence through writing exercises, readings and discussions. Participants invited to submit work for inclusion in an anthology.

Washington Writers Conference
May 16-17
Washington DC
Sponsored by Washington Independent Writers; offers panels and workshops on a broad array of writing-related topics, meetings with agents, and manuscript critiques.
Contact:
Aishling McGinty
733 15th St. NW, #220
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-4973
Email: info@washwriter.org
http://www.washwriter.org

JUNE 2003

Mendocino Coast Writers Conference
June 5- 7
Fort Bragg CA
Small, friendly, seaside setting. Top presenters are all dedicated teachers as well. Limited to 100. Early bird discount if reserved by Apr. 20.
Contact:
Stephen Garber
College of the Redwoods
1211 Del Mar Dr.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-964-7735
Email: stephengarber@earthlink.net
http://www.mcwcwritewhale.com

Writing by the Seaside
June 8-13
Venice Beach, California
A week-long seminar for all levels of writing. Purpose is to provide best learning experience possible.
Contact:
Linda Oatman High (717) 786-7789
http://www.lindaoatmanhiggh.com

National Writers Association Foundation Summer Conference
June 13- 15
Denver, CO
Join writers, editors, film producers, and agents at the 2003 National Writers Association Foundation Summer Conference.
Contact
Anita or Sandy Whelchel
National Writers Association Foundation
3140 S. Peoria St. #295
Aurora, CO 80014
720-851-1944
303-841-0246
E-mail: conference@nationalwriters.com
http://www.nationalwriters.com

17th Iowa Summer Writing Festival
June 8-July 25
Iowa City, Iowa
This renown festival, a haven for writers, offers week-long and week-end long workshops in all genres to published, non-published and somewhere in-between writers.
Contact: Iowa Summer Writing Festival
100 Oakdale Campus W310
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-5000
Phone 319/335-4160
FAX 319/335-4039
Email: iswfestival@uiowa.edu

Writers Workshop in Science Fiction
June 29, 2003 - July 13, 2003
Lawrence, KS
Intensive workshop involving critiquing of four stories each, aimed at preparing writers to publish regularly. Reserve by June 1.
Contact:
James Gunn
English Dept., University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-3380
Email: jgunn@ku.edu
http://www.ku.edu/~sfcenter

Split Rock Arts Program
June 29, 2003 - August 02, 2003
University of Minnesota-Duluth campus
Duluth MN 55812United States
The University of Minnesota's Split Rock
Arts Program offers weeklong, residential workshops in creative writing, visual art, design, and creativity enhancement.
Registration opens in March.
Contact Information:
Email: srap@cce.umn.edu
http://www.cce.umn.edu/splitrockarts/

JULY 2003

Wildacres Writers Workshop – Children Writing
July 6-12
This Workshop is a national writing workshop that enjoys outstanding academic reputation.
Contact: Judy Hill, Director
Email: JudiHill@aol.com
Phone: (910) 275-8014,
http://www.wildacres.org/writers.htm

Eleanor Munro: Memoir
July 7-10, 2003
Truro MA
Through written exercises and discussion, you’ll learn how to structure your memoir to use it as a roadmap
Contact
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Children's Book Writing and Illustrating Workshops
July 7- 11
New York, NY
Led by Robert Quackenbush, author/artist of over 180 books for young readers, this master class limited to 10 members and is geared for the beginning and advanced author and/or artist.
Contact
Robert Quackenbush
460 E. 79th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-744-3822
Email: rqstudios@aol.com
http://www.rquackenbush.com

Gemini Ink Summer Literary Festival
July 7-20
San Antonio TX
Held in San Antonio’s vibrant Southtown Arts District during Contemporary Arts Mont. Meet with editors and agents from major publishing houses.
Contact
513 S. Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
877-734-9673
info@geminiink.org
http://www.geminiink.org

Writing Seminars in Montpellier
July 08- August 10
Montpellier France
This event will include writing workshops, literature classes, readings by great poets and writers, and, of course, weekly visits to the Mediterranean beaches make this a program a not to be missed.
Contact:
William Lavender
Box 582
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
504-280-7457
Email: wlavende@uno.edu
http://www.uno.edu/lowres

Gemini Ink Young Writers' Camp, For Ages 6-16
July 8-August 1
San Antonio TX
For ages 6-18.
Contact:
513 S. Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
877-734-9673
Email: info@geminiink.org
http://www.geminiink.org

Yale Summer Programs
July 7-August 8
New Haven, CT
College-level creative writing courses in journalism, play-writing, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Apply by May.
Contact:
P.O. Box 208355
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2430
Emal: summer.programs@yale.edu
http://www.yale.edu/summer

Annual Writers Institute
July 10 - 11
Madison, WI
Fiction and nonfiction topics, marketing and career issues will be discussed. Both for beginners and advanced. Past keynote speakers include Gus Lee, Elmore Leonard, Judith Jones.
Early bird reservation by June 13.
Contact
Christine DeSmet
610 Langdon St., Rm. 621
Madison, WI 53703
608-262-3447
Email: cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu
http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing

Creativity Workshops
July 10-July 20
Paris, France
Nine-day workshop aiming to help writers believe in and develop their unique creative processes, using memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises. Limited membership. Reserve early.
Contact
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel
245 E. 40th St., Ste. 25H
New York, NY 10016
212-922-2153
Email: info@creativityworkshop.com
http://www.creativityworkshop.com

American Christian Writers Conference
July 11-12
Orlando, FL
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance writers.
Contact
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, Tennessee 37222
800-219-7483
Email: acwriters@aol.com
http://www.acwriters.com

Haystack Summer Program in the Arts
July 11- August 08
Cannon Beach, OR
Weekend and week long creative arts workshops on the sparkling north Oregon coast in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, essay, memoir, children’s book writing, screenplay and craft.
Contact:
Elizabeth Snyder
Portland State University
P.O. Box 1491
Portland, OR 97207
503-725-4186
Email: snydere@pdx.edu

Wendy Kesselman: Playwriting
July 12
Truro, MA
This workshop will enable participants to hear their plays and benefit from immediate response in a professional setting. Playwrights, experienced and novice, are recommended to submit scenes from a full-length or one-act play by July 1.
Contact:
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Taos Summer Writers' Conference
July 12-18
The Sagebrush Inn
1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Highway 68
Taos NM 87571
The Taos Summer Writers' Conference offers weekend and week-long writing workshops in the novel, short stories, poetry, memoir, travel writing, publishing, craft, cross-genre, and magazine writing. Sponsored by the University of New Mexico.
Contact:
Sharon Oard Warner, Director
Taos Summer Writers' Conference
The University of New Mexico
Humanities Bldg., Room 255
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-6248 (-2950 fax)
Email: taosconf@unm.edu
http://www.unm.edu/~taosconf

Nebraska Summer Writers' Conference
July 12-18
Lincoln NE
Features workshops and panels in novel, short story, poetry, travel and nature writing, mystery, memoir, screenwriting, publishing and mss consultation.
Contact:
Jonis Agee
202 Andrews Hall
Department of English
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68588
402-472-1834
Email: nswc@unl.edu
http://www.nswc.org

Writing for Children
July 12- 19
Chautauqua NY
Intensive workshop for individuals interested in writing and illustration children’s literature; includes individual and group sessions. Limited to 100 participants.
Contact: Kent L. Brown, Jr.
Highlights Foundation
814 Court St.
Honesdale, PA 18431
570-253-1192
Email: contact@highlightsfoundation.org
http://www.highlightsfoundation.org

Antitoch Writers Workshop
July 12-19
Yellow Springs, Ohio
A one-week writer's workshop featuring fiction, nonfiction and poetry workshop,intensive sessions and panel discussions. Intimate, supportive and professional. Faculty include the best nationally renowned writers.
Contact:
Jordis Ruhl, Director
Antioch Writer's Workshop
P. O. Box 494
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 475-7357
Email: info@antiochwritersworkshop.com
http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com

Tin House Summer Writers Workshop Intensive
July 12-19
Reed College
Portland Oregon
Join award-winning literary magazine Tin House. You will explore fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting or poetry with a faculty that includes Whitney Otto, Lorrie Moore and Dorothy Allison. Sessions will be held with agents and editors to discuss the business of getting published.
Contact
Lee Montgomery, Tin House
503-219-0622
Email: lee@tinhouse.com
http://www.tinhouse.com

Poetry: Reaching In, Reaching Out
July 13-19
Ellison Bay Wisconsin
Contact: Kathy Vanderhoof
The Clearing
P.O. Box 65
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
920-854-4088
Email: clearing@theclearing.org
http://www.theclearing.org

Michael Katz: Children's Book Workshop
July 14-18
Truro Massachussetts
Designed for writers, illustrators and book designers interested in learning about picture books, this course examines the process of picture book creation from concept to printed book.
Contact:
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Publishing Institute
July 14-August 8
Denver Colorado
An intensive, full-time, four-week graduate level course devoted to all aspects of book publishing. Applications due by Apr. 1.
Contact:
Pearlanne Zelarney
2075 S. University Blvd., #D-114
Denver, CO 80210
303-871-2570
Email: pzelarne@du.edu
http://www.du.edu/pi

Sewanee Writers' Conference
July 15- 27
Sewanee TN
11-day conference that takes place on the campus of the University of the South. Features workshops in poetry, fiction and playwriting. Offers a full schedule of readings, craft lectures,
panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
Contact:
Cheri B. Peters
735 University Ave.
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1141
Email: cpeters@sewanee.edu
http://www.sewaneewriters.org

RWA National Conference
July 16-19
New York NY
Offers workshops, author autographs, Golden Heart and RITA contest awards and more. Reserve by June.
Contact:
Jane Detloff
3707 FM 1960 W, Ste. 555
Houston, TX 77068
281-440-6885
Email: jdetloff@rwanational.com
http://www.rwanational.com

Southampton Writers Conference
July 16-27
Southampton NY
The conference provides a forum for authors of all genres to study and discuss writing. Through workshops, lectures, readings and small-group discussions, the conference offers inspiration and guidance to new writers,
established writers, teachers of writing, editors and qualified auditors.
Reserve by May 1.
Contact:
Carla Caglioti
Summer Programs
Southampton College of Long Island Univ.
Southampton, NY 11968
631-287-8175
Email: summer@southampton.liu.edu

Mystery Writers Conference
July 17 - 20
Corte Madera CA
Has a strong tradition of great authors, teachers and panelists from around the country, creating an atmosphere where mystery writers learn all the clues to a successful writing career. Featured authors: Martin Cruz Smith, Harlan Coben, Ridley Pearson and Jan Burke.
Contact:
Karen West
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-927-0960, ext. 229
Email: conferences@bookpassage.com
http://www.bookpassage.com

Alpha, SF/F/H Workshop for Young Writers
July 18-25
Pittsburgh PA
Alpha is a residency workshop for teen science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. Scholarships available. Story submission deadline: April 30.
Contact:
Diane Turnshek
504 Donatello Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
724-863-1345
Email: alpha@spellcaster.org
http://www.dpsinfo.com/alpha

Stonecoast Writers' Conference
July 18-July 27
Freeport ME
Stonecoast is in its 24th year as Maine’s only national writers’ conference. Offers workshops in six genres and draw on a strong writing faculty who regularly publish and are recognized for their excellence. Reserve by June 1.

Spoleto Writers' Workshop
July 19 - August 01
Spoleto Italy
Workshop for serious writers in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Includes writing exercises and focuses on new directions and fresh approaches to revision.
Contact:
Spoleto Arts Symposia
760 W. End Ave., Ste. 3-A
New York, NY 10025
212-663-4440
Email: clintoneve@aol.com
http://www.spoletoarts.com

Writing the Region
July 23 - 27
Gainesville FL
Five-day workshop in historic setting; features fiction, nonfiction, poetry and memoir, something for all writers,
published and new.
Contact:
Norma M. Homan
P.O. Box 12246
Gainesville, FL 32604
888-917-7001
Email: shakes@ufl.edu
http://www.writingtheregion.com

Creativity Workshops
July 23- August 02
Barcelona Spain
Nine-day workshop aiming to help writer develop their unique creative processes, using memoir,
creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises. Limited membership. Reserve early.
Contact:
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel
245 E. 40th St., Ste. 25H
New York, NY 10016
212-922-2153
Email: info@creativityworkshop.com
http://www.creativityworkshop.com

Pacific Northwest Writers Association Summer Conference
July 24-27
Seattle WA
Writers from around the country attend this conference which offers almost 60 workshops, seminars, and master classes that are geared for every experience level, genre, and style. Writers may also schedule appointments with
agents and editors.
Contact:
Dennis Globus
PNWA
P.O. Box 2016
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-673-2665
Email: staff@pnwa.org
http://www.pnwa.org

Weekend Retreat at Patchwork Farm
July 26- 27
Westhampton MA
Guided writing sessions with constructive responses, great food all day and trail walks. Typically 8-9 participants.
Contact:
Patricia Lee Lewis
Patchwork Farm Retreat
292 Chesterfield Rd.
Westhampton, MA 01027
413-527-5819
Email: patricia@writingretreats.org
http://www.writingretreats.org

Writers Holiday at Caerleon
July 27- August 01
South Wales United Kingdom
Residential writers' conference with a choice of several courses, together with a host of lectures.Seminars, talks, discussion groups and workshops on a wide variety of topics and genres. For beginners to
bestsellers. Reserve by June 30.
Contact:
Anne Hobbs
School Bungalow, Church Rd.
Pontnewydd, Cumbran
South Wales, NP44 1AT
01633-489438
Email: writersholiday@lineone.net
http://www.writersholiday.net

Appalachian Writers Workshop
July 27 - August 01
Hindman KY
Well-known authors who are from and/or write about Appalachia teach workshops in several genres. Includes seminars, conferences with staff, nightly readings and book signings, readings by participants.
Reserve by June 1.
Contact:
Mike Mullins
Hindman Settlement School
P.O. Box 844
Hindman, KY 41822
606-785-5475
Email: hss@tgtel.com
http://www.hindmansettlement.org

Hassayampa Institute for Creative Writing
July 28-August 01
Prescott AZ
Five days of intensive workshops, talks, readings, editor and agent panels.
Contact:
Susan Lang, Rex Ijams
Yavapai College
1110 E. Sheldon St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
928-776-2281
Email: yescwi@yc.edu
http://www.yc.edu/hassayampa.nsf

Writing As a Healing Ministry
July 28-August 01
Berkeley CA
A one-week experiential workshop for lay ministers, ministers and helping professionals who wish to incorporate writing as a tool for emotional healing and self-discovery in group work. Offered at the Graduate Theological Union.
Contact:
Sharon A. Bray
350-325-0680, ext. 2
Email: sharon@wellspringwriters.org
http://www.wellspringwriters.org

AUGUST 2003

American Christian Writers Conference
August 2
Indianapolis IN
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance
writers.
Contact:
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
800-219-7483
Email: acwriters@aol.com
http://www.acwriters.com

Texas Christian Writers Conference
August 2
Houston TX
A one-day conference, featuring 2 workshops each by 4 faculty members and 2 large group sessions. Reserve by July 15.
Contact:
Martha Rogers
6038 Greenmont
Houston, TX 77092
713-686-7209
Email: rrogersll@houston.rr.com

18th Annual Santa Fe Writers Conference
August 2 -7
Santa Fe NM
Fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The conference is a five-day intensive writing retreat
featuring workshops,craft discussions, and individualized meetings with authors.
Contact:
Robert Wilder
Southwest Literary Center of Recursos de
Santa Fe
826 Camino de Monte Rey #A-6
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-577-1125
Email: litcenter@recursos.org

Journal Paths
August 3-9
Ellison Bay WI
Workshop with instructor Darlene Cole.
Contact:
Kathy Vanderhoof
The Clearing
P.O. Box 65
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
920-854-4088
Email: clearing@theclearing.org
http://www.theclearing.org

William Mann: Writing About Film
August 4-8
Truro MA
In this course, students will watch films by various American and English Filmmakers and discuss the artist's vision.Then, they compose their own creative response to the experience, whether short story, poem, creative essay or drama. Each work will be critiqued and discussed.
Contact:
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Jason Shinder: Poetry
August 4- 8
Truro MA
Participants will be engaged in review (via discussion, readings and one-on-one consultation) of their poems individually but also collectively as a whole poetics and/or manuscript with regard to content, context, singularity, strategies and joy.
Contact:
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Creativity Workshops
August 4-14
Prague Czech Republic
Nine-day workshop aiming to help writers believe in and develop their unique creative processes, using memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises.
Contact:
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel
245 E. 40th St., Ste. 25H
New York, NY 10016
212-922-2153
Email: info@creativityworkshop.com
http://www.creativityworkshop.com

Mid-Atlantic Creative Nonfiction Summer Writers Conference
August 5 – 10
Baltimore MD
The conference will offer intensive workshops devoted solely to the art and craft of creative nonfiction. Reserve by July 15.
Contact:
Noreen Mack
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21204
800-697-4646; 410-337-4646.
Email: center@goucher.edu
http://www.goucher.edu/cnf

Willamette Writers Conference
August 8-10
Portland OR
Contact:
Bill Johnson
9045 SW Barbur Blvd., #5A
Portland, OR 97219
503-452-1592
Email: wilwrite@teleport.com
http://www.willamettewriters.com

American Christian Writers Conference
August 9
Cleveland OH
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance writers.
Contact:
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
800-219-7483
Email: acwriters@aol.com
http://www.acwriters.com

Life Story Writing
August 10-16
Ellison Bay WI
Workshop with instructor Jerry Apps.
Contact
Kathy Vanderhoof
The Clearing
P.O. Box 65
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
920-854-4088
Email: clearing@theclearing.org
http://www.theclearing.org

Toby Olson: Fiction
August 11- 15
Truro MA.
The sole material for the course will be the fiction of the participants, who are asked to submit for discussion copy of from their novels or short stories.
Contact:
Castle Hill Workshops
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-7511
Email: castelhilltruro@aol.com
http://www.castlehill.org

Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
August 14-16
Langhorne PA
Six continuing sessions, 36 workshops, and more to encourage and equip Christian writers.
Contact:
Marlene Bagnull
316 Blanchard Rd.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
610-626-6833
Email: mbagnull@aol.com
http://www.writehisanswer.com

Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference
August 14-17
Corte Madera CA
Great teaching and intense interaction between students and faculty.
Contact:
Karen West
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-927-0960, ext. 229
Email: conferences@bookpassage.com
http://www.bookpassage.com

American Christian Writers Conference
August 15-16
Minneapolis MN
Offers instruction, networking opportunites and one-on-one time with editors and professional freelance writers.
Contact:
Reg A. Forder
P.O. Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
800-219-7483
Email: acwriters@aol.com
http://www.acwriters.com

How To Be Published Workshops
August 15-17
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville KY
Learn how to develop a career as a fiction writer from Stephen King's first editor. Topics include marketing, components of a successful novel, what editors really want, finding an agent, manuscript critique, and more.
Contact:
Contact school directly for registration:
Hopkinsville Community College
270-886-3921 ext. 6204
http://http://www.writing2sell.com/workshop.htm

Annual Conference on Writing and Illustrating for Children
August 15-18
Los Angeles CA
This conference, a huge gathering of children’s authors and illustrators, consistently features the best of the children’s book world as speakers. Attendees can participate in mss or portfolio consultations, and break-out sessions with separate tracks for illustrators, beginning writers, and professional writers or illustrators.
Contact:
Kate Goodman
SCBWI
8271 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-782-1010, ext. 4
Email: kategoodman@scbwi.com
http://www.scbwi.com

Creativity Workshops
August 16- 24
London, England
Seven-day workshop aiming to help writers believe develop their unique creative processes, using memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises. Limited membership; reserve early with a deposit.
Contact:
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel
245 E. 40th St., Ste. 25H
New York, NY 10016
212-922-2153
Email: info@creativityworkshop.com
http://www.creativityworkshop.com

Cape Cod Writers Conference
August 17-August 23
Cape Cod MA
Offers wisdom, inspiration and practical guidance for children’s books, screenplays, romance, mystery, memoir, fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Also offers a scholarship workshop for young writers, ages 12-16. Mss deadline July 1.
Contact:
Jacqueline M. Loring
Box 186
Barnstable, MA 02630
508-375-0516
Email: ccwc@capecod.net
http://www.capecodwriterscenter.com

Maui Writers Retreat
August 22 – 27
Wailea HI
Learn from the masters during this 6-day intensive program. Teaching in small, intimate, hands-on groups, the emphasis will be on how to shape and present a saleable manuscript. Reserve by July 1. Discount if reserved before May 1. Topics include: Fiction, Story Basics, Story Structure, Writing From the Idea Writing Science Fiction by Ben Bova, Literary Fiction by Dorothy Allison and Nonfiction
Contact:
Shannon Tullius
P.O. Box 1118
Kihei, HI 96753
808-879-0061
Email: writers@maui.net
http://www.mauiwriters.com

Story Realization
August 23 – 27
Quebec Canada
Features tips on how to pitch an editor or agent in a conference setting. Morning sessions of formal instruction, discussion and feedback; afternoons of group readings and private writing time.
Contact:
Micheline Cote
The Writers Retreat
15 Canusa St.
Stanstead, Quebec
J0B 3E5, Canada
819-876-2065
Email: info@writersretreat.com
http://www.writersretreat.com/workshops.htm

Maui Writers Conference
August 28-September 1
Wailea HI
More than 125 agents, editors, bestselling authors and renowned writing teachers on faculty. 100 seminars and workshops in fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, childrens books, cookbooks, playwriting, magazine writing, poetry and more.
The prestigious MWC Rupert Hughes Prose Writing Competition will again be offered this year.
Contact:
Shannon Tullius
P.O. Box 1118
Kihei, HI 96753
808-879-0061
Email: writers@maui.net
http://www.mauiwriters.com

Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon is a freelance writer specialized in women's issues and children non-fiction. She is responsible for a monthly weekly column at Washington Women, Looking your Best. Her articles have appeared in numerous sites and publications including (Medscape.com, Aribella.com, Nervy Girl, Washington Parents and New Moon for Girls.)
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