Art and Craft: the Northwestern Summer Writers' Conference
August 12-14, 2009
Summer Session is pleased to announce the fifth annual Northwestern
Summer Writers' Conference, a summer institute in creating
and revising novels, short stories, nonfiction, and writing
for children. This three-day conference is tailored to new
writers, established writers, and anyone seeking a fuller
understanding of the craft—and business—of writing.
Participants have the opportunity to select from a host of
panels and workshops, all of which are designed to give participants
new perspectives on their work in the supportive company
of other writers.
Each day of the conference includes the
following:
Writers' Conference
Location and Accommodations
The Northwestern Summer Writers' Conference will be held
on Northwestern's Evanston campus, just north of Chicago.
You will be provided the exact campus location upon registration.
University Hall - 120
1897 Sheridan Road
Evanston Campus
60208
University Hall information is available online at:
http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/maps/buildinglookup.cgi?lookupfield=University+hall
Directions to the Northwestern campus in Evanston are available
online at http://www.northwestern.edu/campus/directions/.
Parking
Parking in the Evanston campus lots is by permit only from 8 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday. Parking is free on campus after 4pm and on the weekends. Limited 2-3 hour street parking is also available south and west of the campus. Conference attendees and the general public may park at the Church Street Self Park garage that is operated by the City of Evanston. Parking costs $8 for 6-12 hours (the first hour is free). The lot is located on Church Street, just east of Chicago Avenue, and is within walking distance (5 minutes) to University Hall, where the institute will be held. For more information, please visit: http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parking/parking.shtml#c
Parking permits for the first two days (Thursday and Friday) of the Writers' Conference will be available for purchase after registration. Permits are $12 and must be purchased by July 20th. A permit is not required to park on campus on Saturday. Participants who request a permit on their registration form must enclose a separate check payable to Northwestern University. If time allows, permits will be mailed prior to July 27th.
Accommodations
There are a number of hotels in walking distance to the
Evanston campus which will offer a special rate to Northwestern
affiliated guests. Please make your reservations as early
as possible to ensure the best rate.
School of Continuing Studies Masters
in Creative Writing
Those interested in the Summer Writers' Conference may also be interested in the School of Continuing Studies Masters of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.
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