Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers

The 39th annual Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers will be held from June 23 to June 28 at Wallowa Lake Lodge on the shores of Wallowa Lake, Oregon. The weeklong conference features generative writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as panel discussions, craft talks, open mics, and readings. The faculty includes poet, fiction writer, and nonfiction writer Tim Z. Hernandez; poet and nonfiction writer Kim Stafford; fiction writer Beth Piatote; nonfiction writers Craig Childs, Perrin Kerns, and Ana Maria Spagna; and independent editor Chip Blake. Poet Ellen Waterston will deliver the keynote address on the theme of “Our American Story.” Tuition is $975 ($875 for Fishtrapper members) for the full conference. Lodging and meals are not included. Registration is rolling through June 23. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue and accessible restrooms, event spaces, and parking. For additional accessibility details, contact the executive director via phone or e-mail at shannon@fishtrap.org.