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Writing in Place is a hands-on, intensive writing conference with workshops that appeal to both beginners and professionals. Hosted for the sixth year by the Hub City Writers Project at Wofford College, this conference is open to 72 adult participants, with class sizes that do not exceed 12 people.
Published novelists, poets, and essayists lead a series of workshops that include intense instruction, challenging exercises, and an opportunity for feedback. Registrants must sign up for one of three tracks: poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Our instructors will expect you to write during this conference, and we have planned a weekend with "downtime" for that purpose. We also want you to have time for networking with faculty and new friends.
See 2006 Faculty here
Keynote Speaker Rebecca McClanahan Keynote Speaker
Conference History Our conference, which began 2001, has been sold out every year. Past Instructors and keynote speakers have included: Fred Chappell, George Singleton, Ron Rash, Nikky Finney, Janisse Ray, Claire Bateman, Frye Gaillard, Ruth Moose, Rosa Shand, Cathy Smith Bowers, Deno Trakas, Tom McConnell, and many others.
Schedule
Friday
5:00 pm Registration begins
6:30 pm Banquet and keynote
8:30 pm Faculty readings
Saturday
8:00 am Coffee and Danish
9:00 am Opening session
9:30 am Writing classes
Noon Lunch
1 pm Writing time
3 pm Writing classes
6 pm Barbecue
7:30 pm Faculty readings 9:30 pm Open mic
Sunday
8:00 am Coffee and Danish
9-10 am Concurrent sessions
10:30-Noon Concurrent sessions
9-Noon Manuscript critiques
Conference lodging Lodging is available in a Wofford College dormitory for $15 a night. These are single rooms, and you will not have a roommate. Please check the appropriate box if you intend to stay at Wofford. Other hotels in the area include the Marriott at Renaissance Park (864-596-1211), the Inn on Main (864-585-5001), and the Fairfield (864-542-0333)
What to bring For your comfort, please bring a sweater or jacket. Classrooms can sometimes be chilly. Bring a notebook and writing instrument. You may also bring a laptop. If you want to take part in the open mic, bring a short piece of your work to read. Overnighters should bring a pillow and blanket for a single bed. Sheets and towels are provided.
About Manuscript Critiques Manuscript critiques are available in Non-Fiction, Fiction and Poetry on Sunday morning on a first-come, first served basis. Four of our instructors will be available for these consultations, and the cost is $30 for a 30-minute session. To sign up, check the appropriate box on the form. Then you will send us one copy of your manuscript by June 1st. Manuscript limits are: poetry: 5 poems; short story or creative nonfiction:15 pages. Please do not send more pages than stipulated, and do not revise the manuscript once sent.
Discounts If you have joined the Hub City Writers Project as a member in the past 12 months at a level of $30 or above, tuition for the conference is reduced. If this pertains to you click here. Otherwise proceed to registration below. (If you have questions about whether you have made a donation, you may call 864-577-9349.)
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