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. Watching The Crucible in the Time of Trump at Theatr Newydd, Cardiff by Peter E. Murphy First of all, everyone is terrified. Is she going to fly again? I hear she flies. The word “lies” lies inside of flies, inside of families. A clink of good women are shackled together, away from their families because of lies. No president in ... 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...
Special Guests at the 2018 Winter Getaway
We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2018 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Stephen Dunn and Gregory Pardlo. Stephen and Gregory will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. The 25th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 12-15, 2018. Stephen Dunn Stephen Dunn is the author of 19 volumes of poetry including his latest chapbook, Whereas: Poems, published in 2017 by Norton. His previous books include Different Hours, which was ... Read More...
Challenges for the Delusional: Part II (Featuring You!)
Announcing a call for submissions: Challenges for the Delusional: Part II Deadline: June 8, 2017 Great news! Diode Editions (Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar) will publish a second volume of Challenges for the Delusional to coincide with the 25th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. The anthology will begin with a sampling of Peter's prompts for poetry, fiction and nonfiction. The remainder will feature published and unpublished poetry and prose written by participants and faculty at any Murphy Writing getaway. We invite you to submit ... 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...