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Colgate Writers’ Conference
Established
1996
Program Description
Morning craft talks & workshops. Individual consultation with workshop instructor in the afternoon. Late afternoon participant readings and talks on publishing, storytelling. Evening readings by instructors & guests. Late night social events.
Programs/Year
1
Program Length
7 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
40-60
Program Focus
Publishing, Non-fiction, Poetry, Fiction
Faculty
Faculty and readers include fiction writers Brock Clarke, Brian Hall, CJ Hauser, and Naomi Jackson; creative nonfiction writers Bill Barich, Jennifer Brice, and David Ryan; and poets Peter Balakian, Bruce Smith, and Javier Zamora.
Costs
Creative Nonfiction: $1,800
Novel: $1,800
Poetry: $1,250
Short Fiction: $1,250
Writers' Retreat: $750
Rates include room and board for the week. (See website for commuter rates.)
Discounts and fellowships available!
U.S. Locations
Hamilton, New York
Months
June
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Contact
Matt Leone
Director
Colgate Writers’ Conference
Office of Summer Programs, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
United States
Phone: 315-228-7771, 315-228-7770
E-Mail:
E-mail Director Matt Leone: mleone@colgate.edu
Director
Colgate Writers’ Conference
Office of Summer Programs, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
United States
Phone: 315-228-7771, 315-228-7770
E-Mail:
E-mail Director Matt Leone: mleone@colgate.edu
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