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- What if I've never taken a writing workshop before?
- I have an M.F.A. and lots of experience in workshops. Will I still
benefit?
- How many people are in the workshops?
- How much will I write?
- What if I don't know which poetry workshop to take?
- Which memoir workshop should I take?
- I registered for one workshop and would like to switch to
another. Can I do that?
- Tell me about tutorials.
- Can I choose which faculty member my tutorial will be with?
- Do I need to purchase tutorials ahead of time?
- Who comes to the Getaway?
- What if I don't know anybody?
- Have any Getaway participants been published?
- What can I do during my free time?
- Can I attend just part of the weekend?
- Is there a way I can connect with others to carpool?
- What is the meaning of life?
- Is the Winter Getaway still on after Hurricane Sandy?
- What amenities does the hotel
provide?
- What's the food like? Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
- I want to go for the Double Room Package to save money. Can you
find me a roommate?
- Can I bring a guest?
- I've got kids. Can they come too?
- I registered as a commuter but have decided I want to stay
at the hotel.
What do I do?
- I'd like to arrive a day or two
early. Will the hotel offer special rates? How do I book
these extra days?
- Is there parking available? What's the cost?
- What kind of weather should I be prepared for?
- I'm concerned about the weather. What happens if it snows?
- What if I've never taken a writing workshop before?
Welcome to the Getaway. With its supportive environment, this is
a great place to start. For example, in
Poetry Writing, you will receive prompts for starting new poems,
followed by time to write. Then you will receive encouraging and
constructive feedback identifying your new poem's strengths and
offering suggestions to improve it. If you take a non-poetry
workshop, you can expect a similar positive experience.
- I have an M.F.A. and lots of experience in workshops. Will I
still benefit?
Absolutely. Many of our participants who have advanced degrees
use the Getaway to start new work or develop work in progress.
Our award winning faculty is experienced at working with poets
and writers of all levels.
- How many people are in the workshops?
While most of our workshops are capped at eight, nine or ten,
some are as small as five. See the individual descriptions for
specifics. The small sizes guarantee attention to your work
while providing a large enough group to encourage the
cross-pollination of ideas.
- How much will I write?
In our poetry writing workshops, you will have the opportunity
begin and receive feedback on three new poems. Our other
workshops involve a combination of writing and re-writing. See
the individual descriptions for a better idea.
- What if I don't know which poetry workshop to take?
Go to the
"Your Poetry Level" page and take Peter's quick
quiz.
Presto!
- Which memoir workshop should I take?
If you're new to memoir or getting started on a new piece, take
Turning Memory into Memoir which will offer readings and prompts
to get you going. If you have already started on a project,
Reimagining Memoir will offer you feedback and techniques to help you develop it.
- I registered for one workshop and would like to switch to
another. Can I do that?
If there's room in the workshop you would like to
switch to, sure. Please do not use the online registration system which will
require that you pay an additional tuition.
Contact us so we can make the switch, and we will
refund any money we owe you, or invoice you for money you may
owe us. After Dec. 10, a $25 change fee will be charged to
switch your workshop, room package, tutorial(s) and/or add-ons.
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- Tell me about tutorials.
Tutorials are your chance to get one-on-one feedback from a member
of our faculty. If you are in either the Beginning or Advanced
Poetry Writing workshops, your tuition includes one 20 minute
tutorial. Want more? You can add-on a second one. Other participants
can purchase prose or poetry tutorials, or both.
- Can I choose which faculty member my tutorial will be with?
Poetry - Yes. On Saturday morning, we will post sign
up sheets and you'll choose which tutor to sign up with.
Check the list of poetry
faculty—each will lead either workshops or tutorials.
Prose - It depends. If you have a preference, email
us at
info@wintergetaway.com and we'll do what we can.
- Do I need to purchase tutorials ahead of time?
We strongly recommend it.
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- Who comes to the Getaway?
200 people from across the country gather at the Jersey
Shore each January. While about half take poetry workshops,
the rest spend their time writing prose or songs. Although
many return year after year, we go out of our way to make
people new to the Getaway feel like old friends.
- What if I don't know anybody?
Once you come to the Getaway, it's hard not to return year after
year. Although it shouldn't be the main reason to attend, many of
our participants have made life-long friends. The Getaway is a
unique community in which everyone feels both welcomed and
encouraged. Breakfast and lunch provide a relaxed setting to get to
know participants and faculty. For dinner we schedule "Meet and Eat"
areas where people gather to form parties to go to local
restaurants. This is especially helpful for those who are new and
those who come without cars.
- Have any Getaway participants been published?
Lots! Hundreds of our alumni have been published in
journals, anthologies and received book contracts. While we
don't keep up with all of them, many have credited the
Getaway for their success. For example, Michelle Cameron's
novel, The Fruit of Her Hands, was published by Simon
& Schuster in September 2009, and Kathleen Graber's book of
poems, The Eternal City, was nominated for both the 2010
National Book Award and the National Book Critic's Award.
Read their Success Stories.
- What can I do during my free time?
Pool, continue writing, walk in the woods, work out in the
exercise room, tutorial, pool, open mic, game room, pool,
panel discussion, Getaway disco, sleep...
- Can I attend just part of the weekend?
Probably not, but depending on the workshop you are interested in,
we may be able to work something out. Call Peter to discuss it,
609-823-5076.
- Is there a way I can connect
with others to carpool?
Need a ride? Have an extra space in your car? Flying in and looking to
rent a car or share expenses on an airport shuttle? Taking
public transit and looking to share ground transportation
costs? Check out our carpooling board to connect with others
looking to share rides and expenses. Although many people
wait until the last minute to post, it can be a
good idea to plan ahead.
View the carpool board.
- What is the meaning of life?
TBD.
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- Is the Winter Getaway still on after Hurricane Sandy?
Absolutely! Our venue, Stockton Seaview Hotel, came through the hurricane just fine and is fully
operational. See you there!
- What amenities does the hotel provide?
You can look forward to:
● Luxury accommodations with free wi-fi
● Spacious comfortable common areas, perfect for
writing
● Art gallery curated by The Noyes Museum of Art
● Indoor pool and fitness center
● Walking paths and championship golf course
● Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
● Gift Shop/Coffee Bar
● Restaurant & game room on-site
See our "Hotel and Travel" page for
more details.
- What's the food like? Can
you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Meals are
served buffet style with a wide variety of choices including
meat and vegetarian choices. We are able to accommodate special dietary needs
as long as you tell us about them during the registration process.
- I want to go for the
Double Room Package to save money. Can you
find me a roommate?
Yes, just indicate that on your registration form and we will do our
best.
- Can I bring a guest?
Yes, register for a
Shared Room Package and your guest may join you
for meals, afternoon and evening activities. While you are in your
workshop, s/he will be free to use the hotel's facilities and
explore the area with its many exciting attractions.
- I've got kids. Can they come too?
Call Peter, who will help you work out a reasonably priced meal
package and do his best to upgrade you to a roomy suite.
609-823-5076.
- I registered as a commuter but have decided I want to
stay at the hotel.
What do I do?
Please do not use the online registration system which will
require that you pay an additional tuition.
Call or email us
and we can add a Room Package for you. You can pay the new
balance by check.
- I'd like to arrive a day or
two early. Will the hotel offer special rates? How do I book
these extra days?
The hotel will offer a special reduced rate for Getaway
participants for several nights before and after the event.
The best thing to do is register for the Getaway now and
add-on your extra nights later. We will send details to
registered participants on how to book them in late December
or early January. The
rate for extra nights for the 2013 Getaway will be $90/night plus taxes and
fees (single or double occupancy, no meals included) and will enable
you to stay in the same room throughout your whole visit.
- Is there parking available? What's the cost?
The hotel has a free parking lot and valet parking is
available too for those who would like to splurge.
- What kind of weather should I be prepared for?
Some years it can be balmy, while other years it's quite
cold. The average daytime temperature for the Atlantic City
area in January is 45 degrees.
- I'm concerned about the weather. What happens if it
snows?
In our 19 year history, we've never had to cancel the
Getaway. Our venues have served us beautifully, even during
blizzards, ice storms and flooding. If that Friday's weather
looks threatening, consider arriving a day early or coming a
day late. The hotel is offering us a special rate for the
few days before and after which will make this easier. We'll
send out an email to registered participants in the
beginning of January with details on how to reserve those
extra days and other last minute information.
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Have other questions?
Contact us at 609-823-5076 or
info@wintergetaway.com.
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