Antioch Writers' Workshop welcomes serious writers, new or seasoned, and offers a Full Week experience as well as A La Carte options, perfect for new writers or those with a limited schedule. Presented in partnership with Antioch University Midwest in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Keynoter for 2012 is John Grogan, best-selling author of Marley & Me and The Longest Trip Home. John will also present a master class for all attendees of the Full Week, Morning Only and Afternoon Only attendees!
Full Week Experience Morning Classes: Four sessions--fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and the business of writing--led by noted authors and publishing professionals (including agents).
Afternoon Seminars: Small groups learn craft and workshop manuscripts. Choose from fiction, poetry, memoir/personal essay. Or choose the Focus on Form Seminar, which does not require a manuscript and is geared toward new writers or those wishing to try new forms.
Agent Pitch Sessions: Available only to Full Week participants, at no extra charge.
One-on-One Manuscript Consultations: Available only to Full Week participants, at modest additional charge paid to published faculty member for review and constructive critique session.
A La Carte Options Morning Classes Only: As described above.
Afternoon Focus on Form Only: As described above.
Saturday Seminar: On July 8, a one day seminar in getting motivated to write, crafting queries, fiction, poetry and non-fiction. (NOTE: Saturday Seminar may be combined with Morning Classes Only, Afternoon Focus on Form Only, or Full Week for a generously discounted rate.)
One-week program of AM classes, PM intensives, daily & evening panels, readings, talks, evening workshops. Options now include Saturday Seminar, Morning Only Classes, Afternoon Only Focus on Form Seminar.
Number of Programs/Year
1
Program Length
1 day-1 week
Group Size or S:T Ratio
80
Program Focus
Autobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Poetry, Publishing
Faculty
John Grogan, Keynoter & master class (for all attendees) instructor. Hallie Ephron, morning fiction instructor. Other fiction, poetry, nonfiction instructors. Agent visits.
Costs
$610/week ($550 for previous attendees & local) + $125 nonrefundable registration fee. Saturday Seminar $125, Morning Only $375, Afternoon Only Focus on Form Seminar $375.
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