Join us on America’s most fertile literary ground.
Sunday, July 26–Friday, July 31, 2009
Come to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where writers such as Robert Frost, Louise Glück, Henry James, Sue Miller, Derek Walcott, Robert Pinsky, and countless others have found the inspiration and conversation critical to successful writing. Lesley's conference supports writers in a collaborative environment that provides rich stimulation for anyone interested in fiction, nonfiction, children's book writing, and poetry.
One week packed with new techniques, ideas, and attention to your writing. Enjoy rigorous workshops, guest speakers, faculty readings, craft lectures, book signings, and receptions – all of which offer extraordinary opportunities to receive feedback on your work from established writers, share ideas, make connections, and take your writing to the next level.
Attention to detail matters in writing and in planning a conference. The conference is held on Lesley University’s main campus, located within walking distance of Harvard Square. Applicants apply for admission to a fiction, nonfiction, poetry or children’s book writing workshop. Participants may elect to live on campus or commute, and select a resident or commuter meal plan.
Beginning Sunday, July 26, participants attend a craft lecture and evening reading and interact with the faculty and staff at a reception and dinner. Writing workshops are held each weekday morning, with afternoons devoted to individual conferences with faculty, guest speakers, and craft seminars. Readings by visiting authors, faculty, and participants occur in the evenings.
2009: Includes poets Afaa Michael Weaver & Steven Cramer, fiction writers Rachel Kadish & Michael Lowenthal, children’s book author David Elliott, creative nonfiction writer Marcie Hershman. Guest authors include Julia Glass, M.T. Anderson & Gail Mazur.
Costs
$770. Room & board $490-$590 single, $430-$530 double. Commuter meal plan $130.
U.S. Locations
Massachusetts (Cambridge)
Months
July
Contact
Joyce Wadlington
Director Lesley University Continuing Education
29 Everett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Phone: 617-349-8298
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