Craving a one-on-one, real-time discussion of your writing? Take advantage of a personal 40-minute tutorial that will give you a fresh direction for your work and a renewed dedication to your craft.
Online Tutorials
Saturday, June 13, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Led by Peter E. Murphy, Stephanie Cawley and Joe Costal
If you are looking for in-depth feedback on a piece of writing, take advantage of a one-on-one 40-minute tutorial conducted over Zoom. Share a work-in-progress, something you think is finished, or both.
You can use your tutorial to ask for general feedback or to seek assistance on a specific question or problem you are having. You can also ask your tutor questions you might have about craft issues or about publishing your work.
The piece of writing you want to discuss should be no more than 1,000 words for prose or 4 poems for poetry so your tutor can offer you constructive advice within the 40-minute time period. Our tutors are experienced at providing constructive and supportive feedback in the time allotted.
Led by Peter E. Murphy for memoir and nonfiction, Stephanie Cawley for poetry and Joe Costal for fiction.
“This was just the boost I needed to get experimental, take risks and discover more of what’s inside that could become interesting writing.“
~ Ida, Los Angeles, CA
FACULTY
Memoir + Nonfiction Tutor
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 taxi. He is the author of eleven books and chapbooks of poetry and prose including The Man Who Never Was, Mean Time and two books of writing prompts. More than a dozen excerpts of his memoir-in-progress, You Go To My Head, have been published as standalone pieces in journals, 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. Read an interview with Peter and an excerpt from his memoir in The Lightning Key Review.
Poetry Tutor
Stephanie Cawley is a writer, educator and arts administrator from southern New Jersey. She is the author of My Heart But Not My Heart, winner of the Slope Book Prize chosen by Solmaz Sharif, and the chapbook A Wilderness from Gazing Grain Press. Her poems and other writing appear in DIAGRAM, The Boston Review, The PEN Poetry Series and West Branch, among other places. She holds an MFA from the University of Pittsburgh, and she is the Director of Murphy Writing of Stockton University. Her next book Animal Mineral is forthcoming from YesYes Books in 2022. Learn more at stephaniecawley.com.
Fiction Tutor
Joe Costal’s poems, short stories and essays have appeared in dozens of magazines, journals and websites—most recently in Painted Bride Quarterly, Watershed Review, Barrelhouse and Philadelphia Stories. Joe has presented workshops at The Muse & Marketplace, North America’s largest writing conference. His writing has won distinction from GrubStreet, Rowan University (where he graduated with an MA in Strategic Communications and a BA in English), Rider University Hispanic Writers’ Conference & Wesleyan University. Joe supervises the Humanities at a public high school and teaches writing at Stockton University. Visit his website and listen to him read his short story published in Glassworks.
“ Peter offered great insight into the craft of writing in an honest, down-to-earth way.”
~ Farrah, Manahawkin, NJ
Logistics
Schedule
When registering, you will be able to choose from time slots between 10am and 5pm EDT on Saturday, June 13. Each session will last 40 minutes.
technical requirements
Your tutorial will be held over the platform Zoom. To fully participate, you will need access to a webcam and microphone (those built in to a laptop will do) or to a smart phone with internet access.
Prepare for your tutorial by selecting the work you would like to discuss, no more than 1,000 words for prose and no more than 4 poems for poetry. Compile your work into a single document saved in .DOC, .DOCX, or .PDF format. You will be given instructions on how to submit your work, which you will need to do at least 24 hours before your scheduled tutorial time. Note: Your tutor will not look at your piece ahead of time.
Pricing + Registration
Fee — $100 per tutorial
If you have trouble registering online, or if you don’t receive an email confirming your online registration within 24 hours, email us at info@murphywriting.com.
The Fine Print
- By registering for this program, you are agreeing to uphold our Code of Conduct
- Full fee due upon registration
Cancellation Policy
- By June 6 — 50% credit toward one of our upcoming programs
- After June 6 — No refund
“I recommend this program to everyone who loves writing.”
~ Beqa, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m new to writing. Is that okay?
Absolutely! Our experienced tutors can accommodate both beginning and experienced writers. We pride ourselves on building an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.
Do I need to send my writing ahead of time?
After registering, you will be given instructions on how to submit your work, which you will need to do at least 24 hours before your scheduled tutorial time. Your tutor will not look at your piece ahead of time; our tutors are experienced at providing constructive and supportive feedback in the time allotted.
I don’t have Microsoft Word. What should I do?
Most programs allow you to save documents as Word files. A quick Google search will provides articles with instructions on how to do this.
Do I need special equipment?
No. If you’re reading this website, you probably have everything you need. You can participate using a laptop or desktop computer, or even a tablet or smart phone.
More Questions?
Email info@murphywriting.com.
