Antioch Writers Workshop in Yellow Springs, Ohio

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July 6-12, 2013Antioch 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 2013 is Lee Martin, Pulitzer-prize nominated novelist (author of Break The Skin and other titles.) 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 Getting Started in Fiction or Creative Nonfiction, 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. 2013 visiting agents are Suzie Townsend (New Leaf Literary) and Hannah Brown Gordon (Folio Literary Media). 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. Getting Started in Fiction or Creative Nonfiction: As described above. Saturday Seminar: On July 6, 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, Getting Started Afternoon Only, or Full Week for a generously discounted rate.) For more information, e-mail us, visit our website, or call 937-769-1803.
One-week program of AM classes, PM intensives, daily evening panels, readings, talks, evening workshops. Options include Saturday Seminar, Morning Only Classes, Afternoon Only Getting Started in Fiction or Creative Nonfiction Seminar.
Upcoming Events: 28th Annual Summer Program - Jul 6 - 12, 2013 - Venue: Antioch Writers Workshop, 900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs OH
Getting past the No - Sep 9 2013 - Venue: Books Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut Street, Beavercreek OH
Fiction Writing Basics: Prepping for NaNoWriMo - Oct 14 2013 - Venue: Books Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut Street, Beavercreek OH
Alternate Paths to Publishing - Nov 18 2013 - Venue: Books Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut Street, Beavercreek OH
Year Established: 1985
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: Lee Martin, Keynoter morning fiction Cathy Smith Bowers, morning poetry Dinty W. Moore, morning nonfiction. Other fiction, poetry, nonfiction instructors. Visiting agents Suzie Townsend (New Leaf) and Hannah Brown Gordon (Foundry Literary Media).
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.
U.S. Locations: Yellow Springs, Ohio
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Months: July
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