The Community of Writers is pleased to announce the 2019 Summer Writing Workshops in Poetry and Fiction, Nonfiction and Memoir.
Application deadline: April 1.
THE POETRY WORKSHOP
June 22 – 29, 2019
The Poetry Workshop is founded on the belief that when poets gather in a community to write new poems, each poet may well break through old habits and write something stronger and truer than before. The idea is to try to expand the boundaries of what one can write. In the mornings we meet to read to each other the work of the previous twenty-four hours, and in the late afternoons we gather for a conversation about some aspect of craft.On several afternoons staff poets hold brief individual conferences. Director: Robert Hass.
Forrest Gander • Brenda Hillman • David Tomas Martinez
Jane Miller • Sharon Olds • Gregory Pardlo
with special guest Robert Hass
Financial Aid Available.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2019.
More program details, bios, logistics, and application form:
Visit the Poetry Workshop Page
THE WRITERS WORKSHOPS
in Fiction, Nonfiction & Memoir
July 8 – 15, 2019
These workshops assist serious writers by exploring the art and craft as well as the business of writing. The week offers daily morning workshops, craft lectures, panel discussions on editing and publishing, staff readings, and brief individual conferences.The morning workshops are led by staff writer-teachers, editors, or agents. There are separate morning workshops for Fiction and Narrative Nonfiction/Memoir. In addition to their workshop manuscripts, participants may have a second manuscript read by a staff member who meets with them in individual conferences.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Katharine Dion • Richard Ford • Daniel Halpern • Michelle Latiolais
Joyce Carol Oates • Beth Ruyak • Amy Tan
TEACHING STAFF
Lisa Alvarez • Ramona Ausubel • Michael Carlisle • Leland Cheuk • Tyler Dilts
Frances Dinkelspiel • Alex Espinoza • Janet Fitch • Dagoberto Gilb • Sands Hall
Rachel Howard • Vanessa Hua • Rhoda Huffey • Louis B. Jones • Krys Lee • Tom Lutz
Patricia K. Meyer • Howard Norman • Victoria Patterson • Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Greg Spatz • Héctor Tobar • Andrew Tonkovich • Jane Vandenburgh
PLUS
Literary Agents – Book & Literary Magazine Editors and more
INTRODUCING PUBLISHED ALUMS
Marcia Butler • Kate Day • Devi S. Laskar • Wayétu Moore
Financial Aid available.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2019
More program details, bios, logistics, and application form:
Visit the Writers Workshops Page
HOW TO APPLY
| POETRY WORKSHOP | WRITERS WORKSHOPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Dates | June 22 - 29, 2019 | July 8 -15, 2019 |
| Deadline to Apply | April 1, 2019 (before midnight PST) | April 1, 2019 (before midnight PST) |
| Application Fee | $35 | $40 |
| Acceptance Notification | On or before May 1, 2019 | On or before May 10, 2019 |
| Deposit - Nonrefundable | A deposit of $800 will be due upon acceptance. | A deposit of $800 will be due upon acceptance. |
| Deposit Deadline | May 10, 2019 | May 20, 2019 |
| Tuition | $1,250* | $1,350* |
| Housing | Not included in tuition. See Housing & Meals. | Not included in tuition. See Housing & Meals. |
| Housing & Tuition Balance | Due on or before June 10, 2019 | Due on or before June 20, 2019 |
| Registration/First Day of Conference | Saturday, June 22, 2019 | Monday, July 8, 2019 |
| Program Website Make sure to read all information before applying | Poetry Website | Writers Workshops Website |
| Returnees | Returning Poetry Lottery Information & Application | -Fiction Participants may attend 2 out of 3 years. -Nonfiction Participants must take two sessions off before reapplying. |
| Financial Aid & Scholarships | View Financial Aid Information | View Financial Aid Information |
| Application Form | Apply Now (Poetry) | Writers Workshops Application Form |
