Need a brief break from your life? Need to rekindle your love affair with poetry? Join Peter for this mid-autumn Getaway to give your writing a much needed boost. No need to stay the night. No distractions. Just a day or two of writing.
WORKSHOP
November 1-2, 2014 – Filled
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Led by Peter E. Murphy
Attend Saturday, Sunday or both!
Join Peter for this mid-autumn poetry getaway to jump start your writing. In the morning he will give you one of his challenging, imaginative prompts and send you off to write. After lunch he will do it again. Phew. Share one of your new drafts in the afternoon feedback session or use that time for more writing and revising. Register for one day or both. Limited to 12 participants per day.
“Re-PETERs” welcome! Prompts, readings and craft discussion will differ each time.
“Many participants have been attending for years and within a day I realized why: the community is so warm and friendly. Peter is a dream host. The poetry workshops are challenging and rigorous yet lack intimidation. It’s a blend that’s magic.”
~ Caits, New York, NY
Schedule (repeated both days with new prompts + Discussion)
| 9:30 a.m. | Craft discussion, assignment 1 & writing time |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch (Not included) |
| 1:00 | Assignment 2 & writing time |
| 3:00 | Feedback session |
| 5:30 | Head home or stay over |
FACULTY
Peter E. Murphy was born in Wales and grew up in New York City where he operated heavy equipment, managed a nightclub and drove a cab. He is the author of ten books and chapbooks including two books of writing prompts and Stubborn Child, a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize. More than a dozen excerpts of his memoir-in-progress, You Go To My Head, have been published as standalone pieces in literary magazines including “Looking for Thelma,” winner of the 2018 Wilt Nonfiction Chapbook Prize. The founder of Murphy Writing of Stockton University, Peter has received dozens of awards and fellowships and has led hundreds of workshops for writers and teachers. Enjoy a brief interview with Peter and read some of his work at peteremurphy.com.
“From the moment we arrived, the tone you set established an extremely supportive environment—enough structure and focus to keep us invested in our work, yet flexible enough to foster creativity and enjoyment. Thank you!”
~ Susan, River Edge, NJ
Location
The Quickie Poetry Getaway takes place at an anonymous hotel where nobody knows your name, situated at the intersection of Routes 287 & 28 in Central Jersey.
Just 30 minutes from Princeton, 1 hour from NYC, 1 1/2 hours from Philadelphia. Sneak in, sneak out. You’ll be home for dinner.
Pricing + Registration
Tuition – $125 for either saturday or sunday
November 1, 2014 – Filled
November 2, 2014 – Filled
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The 2014 program is filled. Sign up for our email list LINK to find out about future writing retreats in the US and abroad.
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The Fine Print
- Full fee due upon registration
- $25 discount when you register for both days
- Registration fee does not include meals, beverages or snacks.
Cancellation Policy
- By October 17 — 50% credit toward one of our upcoming programs
- After October 17 — No refund
Scholarships
We are not currently offering scholarships for this program. Sign up for our email list to be notified about future scholarship opportunities.
“I needed this. I feel absolutely inspired and I can’t want to attend again.”
~ Susan, Medford, NJ
TRAVEL
Venue Address
Hilton Garden Inn Bridgewater
500 Promenade Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Parking
Free parking is available in the hotel’s lot.
Driving Directions
- From the Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 127 to 287 North. Then Exit 13B. Coming off the exit stay left. At first light turn left onto Promenade Blvd. The hotel is ahead one quarter mile.
- From 287 South: Take Exit 13. Go straight through the intersection at the light. The hotel is on the right about one quarter mile ahead.
- From the NJ Turnpike: Take Exit 10 to 287 North. Then Exit 13B. Coming off the exit stay left. At first light turn left onto Promenade Blvd. The hotel is ahead one quarter mile.
Or click here for Google driving directions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I write both poetry and fiction. Do I need to have a project in mind to attend?
No, a number of our participants write both poetry and prose. It’s not uncommon for someone to decide what form their writing will take after Peter gives the prompt.
I’m new to writing workshops. Will I fit in?
Absolutely! Peter’s unique prompts will allow this supportive program to benefit both beginning and experienced writers. We pride ourselves on building an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.
I’ve been to dozens of workshops. What will I get out of this one?
Peter challenges experienced writers to push beyond their usual limits. If you have been writing for decades, he will compel you to go deeper, take more risks and experiment with form and content. We know that experienced writers benefit from our programs based on the fact that hundreds of “re-PETERs” have attended three or more of our writing getaways. Try one of Peter’s prompts from Challenges for the Delusional.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Stockton University is recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide professional development credit hours, which are accepted by many other states. You will receive a certificate of participation for each program you attend. Check with your school district or employer to see if it will benefit you.
“I recommend this program to everyone who loves writing.”
~ Beqa, Tbilisi, Georgia
Questions?
Call 609-626-3594 or email info@murphywriting.com.
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