Writers
Conference at Ocean Park
Flash Fiction Writing Workshop
Friday, October 10, 2009
10am - 2:30pm
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This workshop will explore different forms of short fiction and its unique characteristics. The elements of brevity, poetic language, and intensity in short fiction will be discussed as well as potential sources of publication. The focus will be to create new work.
REGISTRATION FEE AT THE DOOR = $50
Previous conference participants = $45
Pre-registration workshop fee = $40
Previous conference participants=$35
BROWN BAG YOUR LUNCH 12 noon to 12:30
Only a PAID registration will guarantee a space!
Registration Details
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69th
Annual Conference
August 10th-14th, 2009
Have you always wanted to write? Do you need the support of fellow writers? Are you looking for inspiration (a visit from the Muse)?
Why not plan to attend the 69th Writers Conference at Ocean Park, Maine? Registration and social with light refreshments begin at 5:30pm on Monday, August 10. Bring a piece (3 minute limit-any material not entered in any conference contest) to share in an open-mic at 7:00pm.
Workshops start at 8:30am on Tuesday and continue through Friday until 1 pm. The conference fee of $200 is discounted to $185 if sent prior to July 1. Conference fee at the door is $225. A food social (included in the conference fee) is planned for Tuesday evening. Poetry writing on the beach is a Thursday morning event, followed by breakfast at the library.
There are also several writing contests both in poetry and prose that participants are eligible to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded on Friday.
Call or e-mail today for more information! Jumpstart your writing career in a supportive environment by joining us this August.
Some of this year's presenters:
Colin Sargent
editor of Portland Magazine and author of Museum of Human Beings
Elise Juska
author of three novels including One For Sorrow, Two for Joy
Jaed Coffin
author of A Chant to Soothe Wild Elephants
Aine Greaney
a short fiction writer and memoir essayist.
Alice Fogel
author of three poetry books and Strange Terrain: A Poetry Handbook for Reluctant Readers
Clark Knowles
a novelist, short story writer, and recipient of a NH Arts fellowship
Betsy Sholl
Maine's poet laureate whose seventh collection is titled Rough Cradle
Martha Carlson-Bradley
a poet whose latest release is titled Season We Can't Resist
Program flyer 4-22-2009 • Conference Registration
Conference Newsletter No. 1 • Conference Newsletter No. 2
Conference Newsletter No. 3
Contact Jim Brosnan (co-chair) at jbrosnan@jwu.edu or (401) 598-1424
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