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Summer Nightsun Writers Conference
In Historic Downtown Frostburg
August 6 - 9, 2009
Registration Extended
Until July 10, 2009!
The
Frostburg Center for Creative Writing is happy to announce the second
annual Nightsun Writers Conference scheduled to be held Thursday,
August 6, through Sunday, August 9, at the Gunter Hotel in Frostburg,
MD. The conference will feature workshops with Barbara Hurd (creative
nonfiction), Gerry LaFemina (poetry) and Richard Weems (fiction).The
weekend will also include readings by participants and workshop faculty
and special guests.
The program will provide participants with
workshop opportunities, individualized attention and feedback to their
work, as well as to initiate a larger writing community and craft session.
The workshop is designed to generate new material and publications, and
to hone the craft of creative writing.
The cost for participation is $250.00 plus
accommodations and some meals. There will be an opportunity for a one-on-one
faculty conference for an additional cost of $25.00.
Click on the registration
form for information about area hotels, and to apply! Registration
deadline is June 26!
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Costs & Offerings
For $250 tuition students receive:
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| A weekend to study with published
writers and to workshop, design, and generate new material and
to receive feedback for finished works. |
| Opportunity for a one-on-one faculty conference
for an additional cost of $25.00. |
| Attend a special guest poetry
reading luncheon with Stephen Dunn.
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| The weekend includes a reading
of participant work as well as faculty readings. |
| Thursday dinner lunches and receptions
included. |
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Gunter Hotel Reservations
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Special discounted rooms are
available at Failinger's Hotel Gunter located at 11 west Main
Street, Frostburg, MD 21532. Please call for room availability
and rates at 301.687.6511 or visit their website: www.failingershotelgunter.com
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