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Address:

500 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Dates:

May 16, 2008
Application Deadline: May 12, 2008

Tuition:

$100.00

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

The second annual Ann Arbor Book Festival Writer's Conference will be a full-day experience where attendees can hone their skills in sessions led by visiting Festival authors. Sessions may include writing in a variety of genres, the writer-editor and writer-agent relationships, crafting pitch letters, and more. More information...

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Address:

PO Box 494, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Dates:

July 12-18, 2008
Application Deadline: June 12, 2008, to avoid $50 late fee

Tuition:

$735 regular / $675 local/alumni

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

Week-long conference with an emphasis on the craft of writing. The AWW is known for the accessibility of the faculty and writers of all experience levels are welcome. More information...

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Address:

Contact: AWP Conference Services, Mail Stop 1E3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030
2009 Location: Chicago, IL

Dates:

February 11-14, 2009
Annually Mid-Winter or Early Spring

Tuition:

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Annual Conference typically features 300 presentations: readings, lectures, panel discussions, and Forums plus hundreds of book signings, receptions, dances, and informal gatherings. The conference attracts more than 5,000 attendees and more than 400 publishers. More information...

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Address:

3187 Angell Hall, 435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003

Dates:

May 29-June 2, 2008
Application Deadline: May 18, 2008

Tuition:

$675-$775

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

Morning workshops in poetry, fiction & nonfiction; afternoon writing, walks & talks, nature & community events; evening readings; indoor & outdoor activities More information...

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Address:

225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport, Iowa 52801

Dates:

June 25-27, 2008
Application Deadline: June 25, 2008

Tuition:

Full conference $175 before June 15 $200 after

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

The conference will be held on the campus of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. The following workshops are led by multi-published authors--poetry, the novel, freelancing, writing for children, short fiction, creative non-fiction, personal essay, inspirational writing, journaling to a memoir, and horror/science fiction. More information...

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Address:

Dept. of English, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4401

Dates:

Late July 2008; check our website for more information

Tuition:

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

The Far Field Retreat for Writers offers four days of workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, readings by faculty and students, craft and publishing information, and uninterrupted time to write. More information...

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Address:

Ballantine Hall 464, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-7103

Dates:

June 8-June 13, 2008

Tuition:

NA

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

The IUWC will meet the summer of 2008 from Sunday, June 8 through Friday, June 13. All conference activities take place on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. More information...

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Address:

C215 Seashore Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242

Dates:

June-July, 2008

Tuition:

$250-$525

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

Non-credit writing workshops across the genres. All levels. More information...

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Address:

The Kenyon Review, Walton House, 104 College Drive, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH 43022

Dates:

June 14-21, 2008

Tuition:

$1995

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

A week of intensive, daily workshops concentrating on the creation and revision of new work in small-group settings. More information...

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Address:

801 3rd Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Dates:

Year round
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008 and Sept. 1, 2008

Tuition:

$25 application fee

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

KHN residency program in Nebraska City, NE offers housing, studio and a weekly stipend to approximately 38 artists per year. Internationally known art center is located in a quiet midwestern town. More information...

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Address:

1011 Washington Ave S, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

Dates:

year 'round

Tuition:

sliding fee based on household income

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Children's Literature

Description:

The Loft Literary Center's mission is to foster a writing community, the artistic development of individual writers and an audience for literature. More information...

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Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, Bemidji State University #04, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699

Dates:

June 15-20, 2008
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008

Tuition:

Varies

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

In its sixth year, located on the beautiful shore of Lake Bemidji in the Northwoods of Minnesota, this writers conference offers an intimate setting for writers to fine tune their craft. More information...

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Address:

202 Andrews Hall, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0333

Dates:

June 14-20, 2008

Tuition:

$250 (weekend); $525 (week-long); $1,300 (master class)

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

Workshops, panels, readings, receptions, agent consultations and master classes. The program offers insights into the writing process and publishing to both beginning and advanced writers. More information...

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Address:

5101 Rockhill Road, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

Dates:

Mark Twain Workshops: June 9-27, 2008
Weekend Conference: June 27-29, 2008

Tuition:

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting

Description:

Experience a whirlwind weekend of writing: gain exposure to many genres, attend workshops in your chosen genre, and learn about marketing your work. Mark Twain Workshop meets daily for three weeks, with lectures, presentations, and workshops.More information...

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Address:

1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dates:

Year-Round

Tuition:

$25/day$30 application fee

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting

Description:

Ragdale's residency program offers writers, visual artists, composers, and interdisciplinary artists the time and space to work on individual projects. Residencies run from 2-8 weeks in a historic home 30 miles north of Chicago year-round. More information...

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Mailing: University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712
Location: New Harmony, IN 47630

Dates:

June 14-21, 2008

Tuition:

$595

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

In celebration of our 20th year, we are adding master classes on Saturday prior to the Retreat. Admission is competitive. More information...

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Address:

University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712

Dates:

February 24-26, 2006

Tuition:

$395 with lodging; $345 includes workshop and meals

Genres:

N/A

Description:

The RopeWalk Winter Weekend gives participants an opportunity to attend workshops and to confer privately with one of two prominent writers. More information...

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Address:

Contact: Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710
Location: Nick Wagner, Conference Bureau, SVSU, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710

Dates:

July 20-26, 2008
Application Deadline: June 10, 2008

Tuition:

$480 with housing; $300 commuter

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Description:

Rustbelt Roethke offers an intimate professional-level writers' retreat with a comfortable, egalitarian atmosphere at a very moderate cost. 2008 is our 6th year. Writers with significant publications are invited to apply. More information...

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Address:

University of Minnesota, 360 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108-6084

Dates:

June 15-18 and July 20-August 1, 2008

Tuition:

$380-$595

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

The Split Rock Arts Program is the University of Minnesota's summer series of workshops in creative writing, visual art, and design. More information...

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Address:

Box 7209, English Dept., UND, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Dates:

March 25-29, 2008

Tuition:

Completely free and open to public

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Playwriting

Description:

The UND Writers Conference, now in its 39th year, is a literary festival that is completely free and open to the public. This year's conference has the theme "Revolutions," which we are exploring in political and stylistic terms. More information...

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Address:

Graham School of General Studies, The University of Chicago, 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Dates:

year-round
Application deadline: none for open enrollment courses; August 15 for certificate program

Tuition:

varies; $525 for 8-week open enrollment courses

Genres:

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Literature

Description:

Courses in writing fiction, creative nonfiction, journalism, screenwriting, and poetry designed for working adults and taught by writers with a gift for sharing insights into their craft. More information...