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Registration for the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
January 16-19, 2026
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Seaview Hotel, Atlantic City area
Winter Getaway » Blog » For Participants

Important Information for 2017 Participants

January 3, 2017 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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Carpooling to the 2017 Winter Getaway

December 20, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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A safe place to write (Video)

November 17, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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Video trailer for the Winter Getaway

November 17, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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Getaway Reads: Two Poems by Sharon Olds

October 3, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

Murphy Writing of Stockton University Presents This entry is part of Getaway Reads, an e-mail series curated by Jamie Walters that features the writing of the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway faculty.   I Go Back to May 1937 by Sharon Olds I see them standing at the formal gates of their colleges, I see my father strolling out under the ochre sandstone arch, the red tiles glinting like bent plates of blood behind his head, I see my mother with a few light books at her hip standing at the pillar made of tiny bricks, the wrought-iron gate ... Read More...

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Scholarships available for 2017 writers’ conference

October 1, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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Special Guests at the 2017 Winter Getaway

September 29, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

  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...

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New for the 2017 Winter Getaway

September 1, 2016 BY Taylor Coyle

  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...

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Important Information for 2016 Participants

December 30, 2015 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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Carpooling to the 2016 Winter Getaway

December 30, 2015 BY Taylor Coyle

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...

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