Five scholarships are being offered for first-time participants of the 24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway writers' conference. Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 13-16, 2017 Stockton Seaview Hotel Galloway, NJ (Atlantic City area) Recipients may choose from workshops in fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, songwriting, poetry and more. In addition to workshops, the conference also offers craft talks, one-on-one tutorials, a featured reading, open mics, yoga and dancing at the Getaway Disco. We have a number of different types of ... Read More...
Special Guests at the 2017 Winter Getaway
We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2017 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Stephen Dunn and Sharon Olds. Stephen and Sharon will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. The 24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 13-16, 2017. Stephen Dunn Stephen Dunn is the author of 19 volumes of poetry including his latest chapbook, Keeper of Limits: The Mrs. Cavendish Poems, published in 2015, by Sarabande. His previous books include ... Read More...
New for the 2017 Winter Getaway
The 24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 13-16, 2017. Here are some of the things we're most excited about: Special Guests for 2017 We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2017 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Stephen Dunn and Sharon Olds. Stephen and Sharon will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. Workshops We’re offering 4 new writing workshops in 2017: 1) Creative Nonfiction: The Story Inside - ... Read More...
Important Information for 2016 Participants
23rd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 15-18, 2016 Below is a list of everything you need to arrive safely, happily and ready to enjoy the weekend, including how to book our special rate to extend your stay. Please read it carefully even if you've attended before so you don't miss anything. What's New Important-driving directions change: The “Rest Stop” Exit on the Garden State Parkway has closed since last year. Please follow these new directions to Seaview. Extended hours for the Getaway Bookstore: Sunday, 5:00-8:15 p.m. as well ... Read More...
Carpooling to the 2016 Winter Getaway
Need a ride? Have an extra space or two in your car? Flying in and looking to rent a car or share expenses on an airport shuttle? Taking public transit and looking to connect with other participants? Comment below to connect with others. Please note, that over the years participants have often waited until the last minute to use the carpool board. However, the sooner you post, the more likely you are to find someone to share a ride with. See our Travel Page for information on transportation to the Winter Getaway. ... Read More...