Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop Summer Residential Program

The annual Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop was held from June 9 to June 13 at the Hollins University campus in Roanoke, Virginia. The conference featured generative manuscript workshops and tutorials in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and multigenre work, as well as craft talks, individual conferences with faculty members, readings, and social events. The faculty included poet Rebecca Lindenberg; fiction writers Rachel Beanland, Amanda Cockrell, Dorothy Hassan, Fred Leebron, Daniel Mueller, and Laura Ruby; and nonfiction writer James McKean. Participating publishing professionals included agent Barbara Jones (Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency). The cost of tuition was $795. Housing was available on campus for $225 for the week or in nearby hotels beginning at $99 per night; a campus meal plan was available for $200. Registration was first come, first served. Full and partial scholarships were available; to apply, writers submitted a writing sample of up to five pages and a personal statement by March 4. There was no application fee. Visit the website for an application form and complete guidelines.

Accessibility accommodations included elevators in multilevel event spaces; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible bathrooms with grab bars; accessible residential rooms (upon request), event rooms, and dining hall; and accessible parking. Contact the program director via phone or e-mail for additional accessibility details.