Happy 26th, Getawayers! The 26th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 17-20, 2020. Here are some of the things we're most excited about: Special Guests for 2020 We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2020 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa, and Denise Duhamel. Yusef and Denise will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. Workshops We’re offering 6 new writing workshops in ... Read More...
Open Letter from Evan Yavne
"I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., April 3, 1968—the day before his assassination For 25 years, the Winter Poetry and Prose Getaway has taken place each January over the three-day holiday weekend honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The closing program is always organized by Peter Murphy as a tribute to Dr. King and race unity. At the 2018 Winter Getaway, Peter chose to share Dr. King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech, as well as Robert Kennedy's statement on ... Read More...
Important Information for 2018 Participants
25th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 12-15, 2018 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 12, 2018 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 ... Read More...
Carpooling to the 2018 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...
Getaway Reads: Excerpt from Devil on My Heels by Joyce McDonald
Murphy Writing of Stockton University Presents This entry is part of Getaway Reads, an e-mail series curated by Marissa Luca that features the writing of the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway faculty. 1 from Devil on My Heels by Joyce McDonald Lately I have taken to reading poems to dead boys in the Benevolence Baptist Cemetery. They don't walk away before I have finished the first sentence, like most of the live boys I know. When I read to them, their eyes don't wander to something, or someone, more interesting. I can pretend these ... Read More...
New for the 2018 Winter Getaway
Happy 25th, Getawayers! The 25th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 12-15, 2018. Here are some of the things we're most excited about: Special Guests for 2018 We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2018 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Pulitzer Prize winners Stephen Dunn and Gregory Pardlo. Stephen and Gregory will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. Workshops We’re offering 5 new writing workshops in ... Read More...
Important Information for 2017 Participants
24th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 13-16, 2017 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 is permanently closed. Please follow these new directions to Seaview. Bring your credit cards, because the bookstore now accepts them! You can still ... Read More...
Carpooling to the 2017 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...
A safe place to write (Video)
Earlier this year, we gathered a group of "re-PETERs" to share their Murphy Writing experiences. We were surprised and pleased to see recurring themes develop. This video highlights the strong sense of community participants feel at our programs. Thank you to everyone who has offered us testimonials, both written and recorded. There would be no Murphy Writing without you. -+-+- About the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway Escape the distractions of your busy life. Advance your craft and energize your writing at the Winter Getaway. ... Read More...
Video trailer for the Winter Getaway
Get excited to attend the 2017 Winter Getaway. See what participants have to say and view photos! -+-+- About the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway Escape the distractions of your busy life. Advance your craft and energize your writing at the Winter Getaway. Enjoy challenging and supportive sessions, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Learn more -+-+- The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is presented by Murphy Writing of Stockton University. ... Read More...