Summer Writers' Conference
of Pine Manor College
The 2008 Summer Solstice Writers' Conference will be June 22-28
Accepting applications through June 6
400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
solstice@pmc.edu; (617) 731–7114
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Evocative of renewal, rebirth, and fertility (in the literary sense, of course), “Solstice” is the name of one of the most rejuvenating and welcoming writers’ conferences in the country. Recharge your creative energies with award-winning authors at the Solstice Summer Writers’ Conference on the beautiful campus of Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, this coming June 22–28, 2008.
Solstice workshops offer individual attention and constructive criticism in a positive atmosphere. Faculty members give generous attention to serious writers of poetry, fiction (including short stories and novels), creative nonfiction, and literature for young people.
We have put together a stellar faculty line-up for 2008: Francisco Aragón (poet, anthologist; poetry workshop); Marina Budhos (novelist of adult & YA fiction; writing for young adults workshop); Stephen Dunn (poet, essayist; poetry workshop); Eric Gansworth (fiction writer, poet, painter; the novel workshop); Julia Glass (fiction writer; the novel workshop); Richard Hoffman (memoirist, essayist, poet, fiction writer; creative nonfiction workshop); Barbara Hurd (writer & naturalist; creative nonfiction workshop); Lee Hope (novelist & short-story writer; short fiction workshop); Steven Huff (fiction writer, poet, publisher; short fiction workshop); Patricia Spears Jones (poet, anthologist, editor; poetry workshop); Cleopatra Mathis (poet, teacher; poetry workshop); and Tor Seidler (writer for children and adults; writing for children workshop).
At the Solstice Summer Writers’ Conference, we believe that students receive the best attention, and faculty are able to provide 100 percent of their energy, if workshops are kept small. For this reason — unlike many other writers’ conferences — there are never more than 12 students in our workshops.
This seven-day immersion is designed for those who are passionate about the art of literature and the fellowship of other writers. Through workshops, panel discussions, readings, book signings, and writing exercises, participants will rejuvenate their personal writing practices and make valuable connections with fellow artists.
Located just five miles from downtown Boston, Pine Manor College is situated on 60 wooded acres. The campus features an architectural blend of former estate buildings and modern facilities. Here, the Solstice Summer Writers’ Conference offers a writing experience like no other.
Applications for the 2008 Solstice Summer Writers’ Conference are now available.
Located just five miles from downtown Boston, Pine Manor College is situated on 60 wooded acres. The campus features an architectural blend of buildings of a former estate and modern facilities. Here, the Solstice Summer Writers’ Conference offers a writing experience like no other.
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