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Workshops, Writing Groups & Conferences

Interested listing local writing groups, classes, or workshops? Please e-mail arachne@madpoetry.org with current info.

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Poetry Workshops 2010

SEPTEMBER
9/13–10/4, Mondays, 7–9 pm: Writing Poetry toward Publication, F.J. Bergmann, instructor. Wondering whether your poems are ready to submit? Flummoxed about which poetry to send to what journals? Baffled by selection of a cohesive set of poems for a chapbook manuscript? With Jeannie, learn to determine suitable venues for publication of your work, and how to organize your poems around specific styles and themes. Whispering Woodlands, Verona, WI. 4 weeks, $75

OCTOBER
10/17, Sunday, 1–4 pm: Submitting Poetry and Short Fiction, F.J. Bergmann, instructor. How do you select a journal to submit to? What is standard manuscript format? What should you include in a cover letter? Bring up to 10 or 12 poems or up to three short stories and we'll find appropriate venues for submission and cover the dos and don'ts of preparation.Whispering Woodlands, Verona, WI. $35

NOVEMBER
11/13, Saturday, 1-4 pm: SF, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry, F.J. Bergmann, instructor.
Interested in bringing science fiction and fantastic themes into your poetry? This workshop focuses on generating imaginative content in speculative work, as well as presenting journals that publish these popular genres. Whispering Woodlands, Verona, WI. $35


ONLINE WORKSHOPS: Angela Rydell is offering fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction workshops online through UW-Madison's Learn@UW program. Enroll any time, read at your own pace, submit work for feedback whenever you're ready! For all the details you need to know about the courses: dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/online/writing/index.html

The Clearing
www.theclearing.org

Valley Ridge Art Studio, Muscoda, WI:
Offers many spring, summer, and fall workshops with local writers.
For more information, see www.valleyridgeartstudio.com