Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop Summer Residential Program

The annual Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop will be held from June 8 to June 12 at the Hollins University campus in Roanoke, Virginia. The conference features 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 includes poet and nonfiction writer James McKean; fiction writers Amanda Cockrell, Dorothy Hassan, Fred G. Leebron, Daniel Mueller, and Rachele Salvini; and nonfiction writer Kristin Dombek. Participating publishing professionals include agent Barbara Jones (Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency). The cost of tuition is $795. Housing is available on campus for $225 for the week or in nearby hotels beginning at a nightly rate of $90 for a double room or $95 for a king room; a campus meal plan is available for $200. Registration is first come, first served. Full and partial scholarships are available; submit a writing sample of up to five pages and a personal statement by March 3. There is no application fee. Visit the website for an application form and complete guidelines.

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