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These lectures are open to all workshop participants and include
the opportunity to ask writing questions of the faculty member.
The instructors may incorporate in-class writing or optional homework.
Morning Fiction (Instructor:
Myla Goldberg): An examination of the elements of fiction (e.g.,
plot, character, and point of view) with discussion of how these
elements work in successful writing.
Morning Poetry (Instructor: Robert Morgan): An
examination of the elements of poetry (e.g., form, meter, and
sound) with discussion of examples of successful poems.
Morning Nonfiction (Instructor: John Lane): An
examination of the elements of nonfiction (e.g., structure, research,
and accuracy) with discussion of how these elements work in successful
writing.
The Writing Life (Various presenters): Professionals,
including a literary agent, speak on the business side of writing.
Our annual first book talk features workshop alumni who've gone
on to publish their work.
The accessibility of our faculty is one of our hallmarks, and these
informal, outside-of-the-classroom gatherings offer rich opportunities
for discussion and advice. Participants and faculty eat lunch together
in small groups at restaurants in the village of Yellow Springs.
Workshop participants have several choices for their afternoon activities.
You may enroll in one of the seminars or you may choose to leave
the afternoon free to write, explore the beauty of the Glen Helen
nature preserve, or relax.
The following seminars are each limited to 12 participants who commit
themselves to attend all sessions and to read and comment thoughtfully
and constructively on the other participants’ manuscripts.
In addition to manuscript critique, time may be devoted to discussion
of writing techniques, in-class exercises, and examples of the work
of published writers. Homework assignments may be made by the instructor.
Fiction Seminars
(Instructors: Lucrecia Guerrero or Kevin Haworth): Manuscripts—short
story or novel extract in any genre—are submitted in advance.
They may not exceed 20 double-spaced pages.
Narrative Nonfiction Seminar (Instructor: Ron
Stodghill): Manuscripts are submitted in advance. They may not
exceed 20 double-spaced pages.
Poetry Seminar (Instructor: John Drury): Manuscripts,
submitted in advance, may not exceed 10 single-spaced pages with
one poem per page.
Mystery Seminar (Instructor: Carrie Bebris):
Manuscripts are submitted in advance. They may not exceed 20 double-spaced
pages.
(Instructor: Cathy Smith Bowers):
No manuscript is required for admission to this seminar, which
is designed for writers who are either in the beginning stages
of exploring their craft or who wish to explore different forms.
Much of the time will be devoted to writing exercises and discussion
of fiction, poetry, and essay as forms. This intensive is limited
to 15 participants who commit themselves to attend all sessions.
Homework assignments may be made by the instructor.
Evenings bring lively
readings, stimulating panel discussions, and dramatic presentations
featuring faculty and special guests. On the final evening of
the workshop, selected participants read their own work. These
programs are open to the public.
On two weeknight evenings, following the evening program, participants
can read from their own work or choose to sit back and enjoy listening
to the work of fellow writers at one of our Coffee House Readings.
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