Lesley University Writers' Conference Overview

Sunday afternoon, July 26 through Friday afternoon, July 31, 2009

One week packed with new techniques, ideas, and attention to your writing.

Lesley's conference supports writers in a collaborative environment that will provide rich stimulation for anyone interested in fiction, nonfiction, children's book writing, and poetry. Enjoy rigorous workshops, guest speakers, faculty readings, craft lectures, book signings, and receptions - all of which will offer extraordinary opportunities to receive feedback on your work from established writers, share ideas, make connections, and take your writing to the next level.

Attention to detail matters in writing and in planning a conference.

The conference is held on Lesley University’s main campus, located within walking distance of Harvard Square. Applicants may apply for admission to a fiction, nonfiction, poetry or children's book writing workshop. Participants may elect to live on campus or commute, and will select a resident or commuter meal plan.

Beginning Sunday afternoon, July 26 at 1:00pm, participants will attend a craft lecture and evening reading, and interact with the faculty and staff at a reception and dinner. Writing workshops will be held each weekday morning, and to ensure robust dialogue and individual attention, will include no more than 10 participants. Afternoons will be devoted to individual conferences with faculty, guest speakers, and craft lectures. Readings by visiting authors, faculty, and participants will occur in the evenings. The conference concludes Friday, July 31 at 5:00pm.