Dear Friends,
Maine Writers is pleased to invite writers working at all levels to the
2010 Fall Writing Retreat, to be held October 1–3 at Linekin Bay Resort
in Boothbay, Maine. Participants can select from a variety of options:
enjoy uninterrupted writing time, receive top-notch instruction from our
accomplished faculty, and/or take in a variety of craft-oriented seminars.
Evenings will feature readings by our faculty as well as dedicated time for
our participants.
An idyllic, family-style resort situated on twenty waterfront acres in
Boothbay Harbor, Linekin Bay offers a rustic haven for writers close to
the amenities and attractions of Boothbay. All rooms and cabins are
heated and feature easy water access, private bathrooms, and bedding/
linens. All meals are included, and the facilities feature a fully-stocked
bar. The location is convenient to the midcoast area and all its shops,
restaurants, nightlife, and scenic attractions. For more information about
Linekin Bay Resort go to www.linekinbayresort.com.
Our workshop faculty for the 2010 Fall Writing Retreat includes essayist
and humor writer Elizabeth Peavey, crime novelist Patrick Quinlan,
bestselling fiction writer Monica Wood, and the poet Jeffrey Thomson.
Workshops will meet for two three-hour sessions on Saturday and
Sunday. In our workshops, faculty members guide group critiques of
works-in-progress, lead exercises for generating new material, and offer
strategies and suggestions for revision.
This weekend will, as always, be a source for gentle and supportive
feedback and inspiration. Workshops will be intense, and good writing
will be done. Participants will also have the opportunity to welcome the
new executive director of Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, Joshua
Bodwell.
I hope you will attend.