Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers' Conference

The 2013 Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers’ Conference will be held from January 6 to January 12, 2013, at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as craft classes, readings, an open mike, and time to write. The faculty includes poet Marie Howe, fiction writer Da Chen, and creative nonfiction writer Amy Bloom. The cost of the conference is $1,475, which includes lodging and meals, or $1,150 for commuters, which includes meals. The fee for a one-on-one conference with a faculty member is $125. A $150 deposit must accompany registration, which is first come, first served; workshops are limited to 12 participants each. Visit the website for more information.