1st Annual MWG Spring Retreat
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JOHN FLOYD, Facilitator: John Floyd's short
stories have appeared in The Strand Magazine,
Grit, Woman's World, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery
Magazine, and many other publications. He has
been nominated three times for the Pushcart
Prize, and a number of his stories are available
on Amazon Shorts. A book of his short fiction,
Rainbow's End, was released in October 2006.
He is the recipient of the 2007 Derringer Award.
stories have appeared in The Strand Magazine,
Grit, Woman's World, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery
Magazine, and many other publications. He has
been nominated three times for the Pushcart
Prize, and a number of his stories are available
on Amazon Shorts. A book of his short fiction,
Rainbow's End, was released in October 2006.
He is the recipient of the 2007 Derringer Award.
WHEN: April 4-5, 2008
WHERE: Magnolia Plantation
Gulfport, MS
WHAT: Open Mic night, Mockingbird Cafe, Bay St. Louis
and all-day retreat at Magnolia Plantation
WHO: Award Winning Writer, John Floyd, facilitates
writing sessions
HOW: (See full schedule below)
HOW MUCH: $50.00 for two-day retreat
Click here to register
WHERE: Magnolia Plantation
Gulfport, MS
WHAT: Open Mic night, Mockingbird Cafe, Bay St. Louis
and all-day retreat at Magnolia Plantation
WHO: Award Winning Writer, John Floyd, facilitates
writing sessions
HOW: (See full schedule below)
HOW MUCH: $50.00 for two-day retreat
Click here to register
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: (Schedule subject to change, but
date of retreat is not.) Click here to register
Fri April 4th
Mockingbird Cafe: Literary Artists on Stage (LAOS (See
photos from other LAOS), open to public, free admission.
5:00 PM until ... (coffee shop closes at 11:00 PM)
Sat Apr 5th
Magnolia Plantation:
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Annual Meeting (Mississippi Writers Guild
members only) Non-members are free to mingle on the beautiful
grounds or inside in the hotel. Breakfast in the dining room is also
available for $8.50.
10:00 to 12:00 - Spring Retreat workshop with John Floyd
12:00 to 2:00 PM lunch and writing assignments
2:00 to 4:00 PM - Workshop continuation with John Floyd
EXTRA TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP FOR LATECOMERS
(This two-hour workshop is free to Spring Retreat Attendees)
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - John Floyd lecture/workshop.
Fee required: $10.00
Discounted Seniors 60+/Students: $5.00
date of retreat is not.) Click here to register
Fri April 4th
Mockingbird Cafe: Literary Artists on Stage (LAOS (See
photos from other LAOS), open to public, free admission.
5:00 PM until ... (coffee shop closes at 11:00 PM)
Sat Apr 5th
Magnolia Plantation:
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Annual Meeting (Mississippi Writers Guild
members only) Non-members are free to mingle on the beautiful
grounds or inside in the hotel. Breakfast in the dining room is also
available for $8.50.
10:00 to 12:00 - Spring Retreat workshop with John Floyd
12:00 to 2:00 PM lunch and writing assignments
2:00 to 4:00 PM - Workshop continuation with John Floyd
EXTRA TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP FOR LATECOMERS
(This two-hour workshop is free to Spring Retreat Attendees)
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - John Floyd lecture/workshop.
Fee required: $10.00
Discounted Seniors 60+/Students: $5.00
Spring: a time of
renewal; a time of new
growth and
regeneration; to move
rapidly upward or
forward in a single
movement; suddenly
reveal; to make
something known; get
out of prison; abililty to
regain shape; a strong
motivation
Retreat: Safe place, a
place where people go to
avoid danger or capture;
period of seclusion, a
period away from
normal activities,
devoted to prayer or
meditation; movement
away from danger or
confrontation; quiet
time, a period of quiet
rest and privacy.
Put the two
together and
what do you
have?
Join us
and
find out!!!
renewal; a time of new
growth and
regeneration; to move
rapidly upward or
forward in a single
movement; suddenly
reveal; to make
something known; get
out of prison; abililty to
regain shape; a strong
motivation
Retreat: Safe place, a
place where people go to
avoid danger or capture;
period of seclusion, a
period away from
normal activities,
devoted to prayer or
meditation; movement
away from danger or
confrontation; quiet
time, a period of quiet
rest and privacy.
Put the two
together and
what do you
have?
Join us
and
find out!!!
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| 2007 MWG SPRING RETREAT Host: Affiliate Chapter, Gulf Coast Writers Association |
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