Postgraduate Writers' Conference
August 8-14, 2008


The annual Vermont College of Fine Arts of Union Institute & University's Postgraduate Writers’ Conference is open to all experienced writers, with or without graduate degrees. The conference emphasizes process and craft through its unique program that includes intimate workshops limited to 5-7 participants, individual consultations with faculty workshop leaders, faculty and participant readings, issues forums and master classes, all in a community of writers who share meals, ideas, and social activities in scenic Vermont.   Workshop manuscripts are sent out to all workshop participants in advance. 

Schedule:  Participants arrive on the afternoon of Friday, August 8 for dinner at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria, followed by a welcome orientation and faculty readings at 7:00 pm in Noble Lounge. Following the faculty readings, faculty meet with workshop groups for introductions.  The following morning begins with breakfast at 7:00 am in the cafeteria, followed by 8:45 am roundtable discussions, workshops from 10:00 am-Noon, lunch 12:00-12:30, faculty talks 1:45-2:45, participant readings 3:00 pm-5:10 pm, dinner 5:30-6:30, faculty readings 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.  Each day's agenda is basically this format for August 9-13.  The Conference ends with breakfast on the morning of the 14th.   (see last year's schedule below--2007 schedule will be posted when available.)

Vermont College of Fine Arts of Union Institute & University, home of the nationally acclaimed MFA in writing program for fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, has for thirteen years offered a conference dedicated to advanced writers wishing to continue, or resume, their studies. The conference takes place during Vermont’s most lush time of year, so bring your hiking boots, bathing suits and cameras.

 

For more information, please call Louise Crowley at (802) 828-8840 or email: louise.crowley@tui.edu