The 28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a supportive, participant-focused writers' conference, will take place January 14-17, 2022. Here are some of the things we're most excited about this year: The "Poetry Circus" This is the same Winter Getaway poetry workshop "re-PETERs" know and love, with a new name to emphasize its unique and playful spirit. You may remember this workshop as "Advanced Poetry" or "Poetry Workshop." Peter will still be the ringleader, offering prompts and direction each morning. Special Guest for ... Read More...
Important Information for 2021 Participants
27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 14-18, 2021 - Online Below is a list of things you need to know about this year's Winter Getaway. Please read this carefully. If you haven't already, please also read our tips and tricks to set you up for success! *NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE EST.* Where to Begin Overwhelmed? Just breathe, and start here. Accessing Our Virtual Event Space You will find all the links and documents you'll need for the weekend in our virtual event space. You can access the virtual event space by ... Read More...
Congratulations to our 2021 scholarship recipients!
The panel has made its decisions. There were many strong applications and it was a tough choice, but the following writers were selected. We look forward to getting to know them at the Winter Getaway, but we asked them to tell us a bit about themselves ahead of time. See what they had to say below. Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship Kara Knickerbocker of Conneautville, PA Kara Knickerbocker is a writer and world traveler from Pennsylvania and the author of the chapbooks The Shedding Before the Swell (dancing girl press, 2018) and Next to Everything ... Read More...
Winter Getaway Q&A: November 12, 2020, 7pm EST
Winter Getaway Q&A Thursday, November 12, 2020 7-8pm EST Join us as we answer your questions about this year’s online Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Get guidance on which workshop to choose, ask logistical questions or just stop in to say hello. We can’t tell you the meaning of life, but we will be available to answer your Getaway-related inquiries for an hour on Zoom. Led by Stephanie Cawley and Taylor Coyle. RSVP via Facebook to spread the word! You can tune in from your computer or smart phone using this link. You can ... Read More...
Scholarships available for 2021 writers’ conference
Five scholarships are being offered for first-time participants of the 27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway writers' conference. Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 14-18, 2021 Online Recipients may choose from workshops in fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction or poetry. In addition to workshops, the conference also offers plentiful writing time, featured readings, open mics, yoga and dancing at the Getaway Disco. We have two different types of scholarships available: The Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship will offer two ... Read More...
New for the 2021 Winter Getaway
Registration for the 27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is now open! This supportive, participant-focused writers' conference will take place January 14-18, 2021. Here are some of the things we're most excited about this year. Featured Reader We’re thrilled that award-winning poet Ross Gay will join us as a Featured Reader. We look forward to welcoming him on Sunday, January 17 for an intimate reading and Q&A session exclusively for Winter Getaway participants. A note for re-PETERs: Ross will not be leading workshops, just ... Read More...
How to Make the Most of Your 2021 Online Winter Getaway
IMPORTANT: *All times on the schedule are EST.* If you don't live on the East Coast, be sure to check the time difference in advance. Setting a specific watch or clock in your workspace to EST might help. Here are tips and tricks for success at the 2021 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Zoom / Tech Tips 1. Make sure you have internet access, a webcam and a microphone. To fully participate in the 2021 Winter Getaway, you’ll need a computer or tablet, internet access, and access to a webcam and microphone. Those ... Read More...
Announcing: 27th Annual Winter Getaway – January 14-18, 2021
Dear Writers, We are writing to let you know that the 27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway will be held online in January 2021. Good news: We’re adding an extra day to the schedule, so this year’s Getaway will run from Thursday evening, January 14 through Monday afternoon, January 18, 2021. Because we don’t know how the pandemic will unfold in the coming months, we have made the decision to hold an online conference that will ensure our community can write together, even if we’re all at home. We are planning to offer many of the same things ... Read More...
Important Information for 2020 Participants
26th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 17-20, 2020 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 this carefully even if you've attended before so you don't miss anything. Arrival Logistics for Friday, January 17 4:00 p.m. or later: You may check in at Seaview anytime after 4:00 p.m. When you arrive, you can pull up to the main entrance where the bell service will help you unload. You can then pull around ... Read More...
Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship recipients!
After considering 87 applications, the panel has made its decisions. There were many strong applications and it was a tough choice, but the following writers were selected. We look forward to getting to know them at the Winter Getaway, but we asked them to tell us a bit about themselves ahead of time. See what they had to say below. Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship First Place - Nik Hill of Rowland Heights, CA Nik Hill is a spiritually-obsessed poet living in Rowland Heights, CA. She is a Pen Emerging Voices finalist and a Key West Literary ... Read More...
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