Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
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2017 Creative Retreat for writers, photographers
Established
2011
Program Description
Relax & refuel your creativity along a scenic river, while picking up tips from professionals in writing & photography. There will be time to learn & time to create. Participants stay in rustic cabins & enjoy family-style meals in dining hall.
Upcoming Event
2017 Creative Retreat
Oct 6 - 8, 2017
Venue: Bunker Hill Ranch, Mountain View, MO
Oct 6 - 8, 2017
Venue: Bunker Hill Ranch, Mountain View, MO
Programs/Year
1
Program Length
2 1/2 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
15 writers/15 photographers
Program Focus
Publishing, Religion, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Mystery, Nature, Playwriting, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Poetry, Autobiography/Memoir, Young Adult, Non-fiction, Children's, Marketing
Faculty
Prolific author Deb Raney will lead the writing track; Ken Raney will discuss indie publishing; fine art photographer Bill Helvey will work with photographers of all levels.
Costs
$280 includes workshop fee, lodging in shared cabins Friday & Saturday; 3 meals on Sat., breakfast & lunch Sunday. (Reduced rate for members of Missouri State Teachers Assn. Please inquire.)
U.S. Locations
Mountain View, Missouri
Months
October
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Contact
Sarah Kohnle
Managing Editor
Missouri State Teachers Association
PO Box 458
Columbia, MO 65205
United States
Phone: 800-392-0532, ext. 1407
Fax: 866-472-5821
E-Mail:
Managing Editor
Missouri State Teachers Association
PO Box 458
Columbia, MO 65205
United States
Phone: 800-392-0532, ext. 1407
Fax: 866-472-5821
E-Mail:
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Southern California Writers' Conference
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The Asheville Christian Writers Conference - Writers Bootcamp
3-day Smoky Mountain retreat conference features small editor/agent/publisher classes & discussion groups, intense writing workshops taught by award-winning authors. Feb 16-18, 2018 Asheville, NC.
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