Sunday, October 9, 2016

Writing Conference Scholarships: Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE WINTER POETRY & PROSE GETAWAY
 
Four scholarships are being offered for first-time participants of the 24th Annual WINTER POETRY & PROSE GETAWAY, January 13-16, 2017 in the Atlantic City, NJ area. Recipients may choose from workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, song writing and more, including special advanced sessions with Pulitzer Prize winners Stephen Dunn and Sharon Olds. In addition, the conference also offers open mics, tutorials, sunrise yoga, dancing at the Getaway Disco and writerly camaraderie.

There are three different types of scholarships available:
 
+ The Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship will offer two scholarships to poets or writers aged 31 and over. Deadline: November 15, 2016.
 
+ The Jan-ai Scholarship will fund two poets or writers between the ages of 18 – 30. Deadline: November 30, 2016.
 
+ The Elke Hirsh Music Award will enable one songwriter between the ages of 21 – 30 to attend. Deadline: November 30, 2016. 
 
ABOUT THE WINTER POETRY & PROSE GETAWAY 
 
Murphy Writing of Stockton University Presents
Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
January 13-16, 2017
With Special Guests Stephen Dunn & Sharon Olds
Stockton Seaview Hotel, Galloway, NJ (Atlantic City area)
 
Escape the distractions of your busy life. Advance your craft and energize your writing at the Winter Getaway. Enjoy challenging and supportive sessions, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Learn more here.

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