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Summer Writing Summit! In-Person
The 2nd Annual Summer Writing Summit is a two-day writing conference for writers or anyone who has to write! This year we will have workshops in creative, academic and professional writing. There will also be opportunities for writers to share works in progress, meet one-on-one with writing consultants and feature their work in our open mic finale.
Alabama Poet Laureate, Ashley Jones will be our keynote speaker and facilitate a poetry-writing workshop for all attendees.(Please note: there will be a limited number of sessions offered via Zoom)
Sessions will begin Monday at 9am until 6:30pm
Sessions will begin Tuesday at 9am until 2:00pm
*Lunch provided by Cafe 1822 included for the first 100 participants registered for first day only. On day two Café 1822 is open and ready to serve Athens State students, faculty, staff, and public patrons at their location in Sandridge Hall. Lunch is served from 10am-1pm Monday-Friday.
If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please contact Dr. Patrice Broaden at patrice.broaden@athens.edu