Writers @ Work

Conference 2011

June 9-12, 2011 at Alta Lodge, Utah

An intensive writing conference in a cool and historic mountain setting, a perfect place for writers, writer/teachers, editors, and agents to come together to share ideas, craft, and fine writing. A place to make new friends.

Workshop Faculty of published and award-winning authors

Novel: John Bennion, Brigham Young University

Poetry: Lance Larsen, Brigham Young University

Short Story: Kent Meyers, Black Hills State University, South Dakota

Multigenre: David Kranes, University of Utah emeritus, Director of the

Sundance Playwrights’ Lab

Memoir: Abigail Thomas, The New School, New York

Workshops, Panel, Consultations, and Readings

Small, intensive workshops, limited to 16 participants, will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Readings by faculty Thursday and Friday evenings, and a party Saturday night featuring columnist Robert Kirby.

Consultations are offered in two categories

Consultations are optional, for an additional charge, and are available only to conference registrants.

Editors: David Borgenicht, President and Publisher, Quirk Books, Philadelphia;

Margaret Dalrymple, University of Nevada Press

Agent: TBA

Cuisine

Alta Lodge is known for excellent food and elegant presentation. For over 30 years their chefs have created a fine dining experience at the Lodge and will offer choice of entrée at each lunch and dinner.

Cost

Conference tuition with on-site lodging: $625 (includes shared room and all meals Thursday through Sunday morning. Conference tuition without on-site lodging: $475 (includes all meals Thursday through Sunday.)

Check Writers at Work website for additional information and registration. www.writersatwork.org