Has the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway contributed to breakthroughs in your writing? Have you attended multiple times to regain that special sense of community? We want to hear from you. What writing accomplishments are you proud of and how did the Getaway help you achieve them? Let us know by posting a review on our Facebook or Yelp pages. Here are some Getaway Success Stories that our beloved participants have shared with us. Getaway Success Stories Mary Scherf The first time I attended the Winter Getaway, I took the workshop ... Read More...
Special Guests at the 2015 Winter Getaway
We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2015 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Stephen Dunn and Kim Addonizio. Stephen and Kim will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. The 22nd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 16-19, 2015. Stephen Dunn Stephen Dunn is the author of eighteen volumes of poetry including his latest, Lines of Defense, published in 2014. His previous books include Different Hours, which was awarded the 2001 ... Read More...
Special Announcement: Murphy Writing is becoming part of Stockton College
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 ... Read More...
Scholarships available for 2015 writers’ conference
Four scholarships are being offered for first-time participants of the 22nd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, January 16-19, 2015. Recipients may choose from writing workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, screenwriting and more, including special advanced sessions with Stephen Dunn and Kim Addonizio. In addition, the conference also offers open mics, tutorials, talks, sunrise yoga, dancing at the Getaway Disco and writerly camaraderie. We have two different categories of scholarships available: The Toni Brown Memorial ... Read More...
New for the 2015 Winter Getaway
The 22nd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 16-19, 2015. Here are some of the things we're most excited about: Special Guests for 2015 We’re pleased to present our Special Guests for the 2015 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Stephen Dunn and Kim Addonizio. Stephen and Kim will both lead special sessions of the Advanced Poetry Workshop. Four New Workshops We’re offering four new writing workshops at this year’s Winter Getaway. Each is limited to ... Read More...