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...