From July 27 through August 1, 2008, this year’s conference features a faculty of eight nationally recognized poets and fiction writers, offering workshops, readings and lectures, all with the goal of helping writers develop their craft.
In fiction, we’ll welcome Ron Carlson, Lan Samantha Chang, Ehud Havazelet, and Ann Packer.
In poetry, we’ll have Mark Doty, Nick Flynn, Brenda Hillman, and Claudia Rankine.
Public readings & lectures
The public is welcome to attend the many readings and lectures presented by our faculty during conference week. Tickets are $10 for the readings and $25 for the lectures.
Community hosts & volunteers
You can support the Conference by donating, volunteering, or hosting a visiting student.
News December 26, 2007
2008 Faculty Chosen
We’re delighted to announce the faculty for our ‘08 conference.
In fiction, we’ll welcome Ron Carlson, Lan Samantha Chang, Ehud Havazelet, and Ann Packer.
In poetry, we’ll have Mark Doty, Nick Flynn, Brenda Hillman, and Claudia Rankine.
Bios and photos will appear soon on our faculty page.
Calendar
- May 22, 2008
- Applications and scholarship requests due
- June 30, 2008
- Tuition balance due
- July 27 – Aug 1, 2008
- Conference
Contact
Napa Valley Writers’ Conference
Napa Valley College
1088 College Avenue
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2900 x1611
Fax: (707) 967-2909