We have exciting news to share: Murphy Writing is becoming part of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. While our name is changing to Murphy Writing of Stockton College, our commitment to you isn’t changing.
All of the good stuff you’ve come to love about our writing getaways will continue:
- The challenging and supportive atmosphere which fosters your best writing
- Insightful instruction and feedback
- A fantastic community of writers
- My bad puns
As many people will remember, Rob Gregg, Stockton College’s Dean of General Studies, announced his vision for this exciting merge last January at the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. We have partnered with Stockton on more than 10 programs since 2012 when Stockton’s Seaview Hotel became the new home for the Winter Getaway. Our partnership has also included international writing retreats in Scotland and in Wales and the popular Shore Thing Writing Getaways in Atlantic City.
Over the next few months, you’ll start to see our new name on our websites, emails and logo. Our new office will be located at Stockton’s Carnegie Center in Atlantic City. Amanda will continue to direct our day-to-day operations while I will continue to work as an advisor, and of course, lead workshops as I have in the past. Taylor Coyle, who started as an intern two years ago, will continue to work for us part-time. We will also continue to draw on our talented faculty to lead workshops at the Winter Getaway.
If you would like to share your thoughts, we set up a forum for you to do so. After all, we are a community. Share your comments below.
We look forward to writing with you at the Winter Getaway or one of our other programs.
Laure Anne Bosselaar says
Peter! What great great news! My warmest and most enthusiastic congratulations — I’m so so happy for you and proud of this wonderful achievement!
Hooray to you!
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Laure-Anne. Hope to see you in January.
Annette says
All the best. Sounds like a fine move.
Taylor Coyle says
Thank you, Annette. We thought so too!
Cass Collins says
What is good for you is good for us. Good for you!
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Cass. Hope to see you in January.
Jerri Dell says
At last! I’m so glad for everyone that the merger is now a reality. Lucky Richard Stockton College to have Murphy Writing. Wishing you all good things for the future!
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your continued support, Jerri. We hope to see you soon.
Christina Wheeler says
This is wonderful news! I’m happy to hear that two of my favorite entities–Stockton College and Murphy Writing Seminars–are merging together. Congratulations!
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Christina. We hope to see you in January!
Pat Marinelli says
Congratulations on joining Stockton College! Looking forward to future programs and workshops.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks, Pat. We look forward to the future as well. Good things are coming.
Bud Cole says
Wonderful! All the best, Peter.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Bud. All the best to you as well!
Marguerite Ferra says
Congratulations and good luck! Hoping to attend the Winter Getaway. Isn’t it great that you have been able to promote writing for so many years and to help writers get together in such enjoyable circumstances? Thanks.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your continued support, Marguerite. We look forward to seeing you in January.
Judy Lavendar says
Oh, thank heavens the puns won’t be changing… would miss them. Best of luck with this and congratulations!
Taylor Coyle says
That seems to be the consensus, Judy. Yes, the puns can stay. Thanks for your support!
Marilyn Weisman says
Congratulations….so happy to hear this wonderful news!
Looking forward to future programs !
Taylor Coyle says
Thank you, Marilyn. We look forward to seeing you at a future program!
Jenny French says
The college certainly knows a good thing when it sees it! More power to you.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Jenny. More power to YOU for sticking with us and keeping Murphy Writing alive.
Jim O'Brien says
Peter, sounds like a winning team. Goes to show good guys don’t always come in last.
May I suggest programs on self-publishing, beta-readers, editing and marketing. Best of luck. Hope to attend one of your programs.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for you support and the suggestions, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you in the future.
Helen Cooke says
Peter – So glad this has come to fruition. Congrats to you and the whole team! See you in January.
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks for your support, Helen. See you in January!
Eileen D'Elia says
So happy for you. Very exciting:)
Taylor Coyle says
Thanks, Eileen! We’re glad to have your support. Hope to see you in January!