Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop Summer Residential Program

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Type: 
Conference
Location: 
Roanoke, VA, United States
Event Date: 
June 9, 2024
Financial Aid Application Deadline: 
March 4, 2024
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The annual Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop will be held from June 9 to June 13 at the Hollins University campus in Roanoke, Virginia. The conference features generative manuscript workshops and tutorials in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and multigenre work, as well as craft talks, individual conferences with faculty members, readings, and social events. The faculty includes poet Rebecca Lindenberg; fiction writers Rachel Beanland, Amanda Cockrell, Dorothy Hassan, Fred Leebron, Daniel Mueller, and Laura Ruby; and nonfiction writer James McKean. Participating publishing professionals include agent Barbara Jones (Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency). The cost of tuition is $795. Housing is available on campus for $225 for the week or in nearby hotels beginning at $99 per night; a campus meal plan is available for $200. Registration is first come, first served. Full and partial scholarships were available; to apply, writers submitted a writing sample of up to five pages and a personal statement by March 4. There is no application fee. Visit the website for an application form and complete guidelines.

Accessibility accommodations include elevators in multilevel event spaces; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible bathrooms with grab bars; accessible residential rooms (upon request), event rooms, and dining hall; and accessible parking. Contact the program director via phone or e-mail for additional accessibility details.

Contact Information

Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop Summer Residential Program, Hollins University, 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24020. (540) 362-6225. Christine Powell, Program Director.