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Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Established
2003
Program Description
Writers gather in an intimate lakeside setting with award-winning authors and teachers to practice the arts of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in one of the most affordable and intensive conferences anywhere. Camille Dungy gives MNWC an A plus!
Programs/Year
1
Program Length
6 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
12:1
Program Focus
Publishing, Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry
Faculty
This year's stellar lineup includes:
Edward Hirsch - Distinguished Visiting Writer.
Joan Naviyuk Kane - Poetry.
Wayne Miller - Poetry.
Mat Johnson - Fiction.
Alison Hawthorne Deming - Creative Nonfiction.
Paisley Rekdal - Creative Nonfiction.
Costs
$600 (or $660 after March 30) includes intensive workshop, daily craft talks, Reading Series, pontoon, publishing and editor Q&As and 5 conference meals. Half hour manuscript consult with faculty is $60. Convenient and affordable housing. Apply online.
U.S. Locations
Bemidji, Minnesota
Months
June
Calendar Link
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Contact
Mathew Hawthorne
Conference Coordinator
Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE #4
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
United States
Phone: 218-755-2851
E-Mail:
Conference Coordinator
Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE #4
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
United States
Phone: 218-755-2851
E-Mail:
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