This workshop was offered in 2022. See this year’s workshops.

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Stuck in the Middle:
A Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Workshop in New Jersey
January 14-17, 2022
Led by Tom McAllister

Discovering a great novel idea is exciting, but even the most promising projects can get bogged down in the details. In this workshop, we’ll devote significant time to generating new writing. In our collaborative and supportive atmosphere, we will examine published excerpts to understand how other writers muddle through the middle of their stories. Bring an excerpt (up to 2,600 words) of your work-in-progress that provides a clear sense of its scope, tone and style. No matter what state your manuscript is in, you will leave this workshop confident and inspired to forge towards the end.

*Limited to just 10 participants.*

 

“What a great opportunity this is to escape into the world of writing for a long weekend, to work with award-winning poets and writers, to meet and network with other fellow writers and to just have a ripping good time. Kudos to Peter, Stockton and everyone involved for another excellent conference!”
~ Bruce, Cherry Hill, NJ

 

Tom McAllister

Tom McAllister is the author of the novel How to Be Safe, which was named one of the best books of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews and The Washington Post. His other books are the novel The Young Widower’s Handbook and the memoir Bury Me in My Jersey. His short fiction and essays have appeared in numerous publications, including Best American Nonrequired Reading, Hobart, The Rumpus, Buzzfeed, The Millions, Juked, JMWW, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post and Pithead Chapel. He is the co-host of the weekly podcast, Book Fight!, and nonfiction editor at the literary magazine Barrelhouse. He is an Associate Professor at Temple University and lives in New Jersey. Learn more on his website.