July 27-August 10, 2013
Ashland University is now offering week-long post-MFA workshops in poetry or nonfiction as part of its annual summer residency. The workshops are open to writers who have completed an MFA in creative writing.
Join the writing community in Ashland, Ohio for a week of workshops, seminars, and readings by acclaimed visiting writers and faculty affiliated with the Ashland University MFA Program. Post-MFA participants will take part in daily three-hour morning workshops. Each workshop will include 5-7 writers and will be taught by an Ashland MFA faculty member. Participants are invited to share in community meals. On-campus housing is available, though priority will be given to students registered in the MFA program.
Participants may register for the first week, the second week, or both weeks.
One workshop in poetry and one in creative nonfiction will be open each week. The program reserves the right to cancel workshops with low enrollment.
Workshop Instructors: Ashland University MFA Faculty Members
Workshop Manuscript: Participants will be asked to submit 5-7 pages of poetry or 10-15 pages of creative nonfiction for each week.
Tuition
Week One (July 28-August 3): $1,035
Week Two (August 4-August 10): $1,035
Both Weeks (July 28-August 10): $2,070 (Participants who register for both weeks will work with the same instructor for both weeks. A separate manuscript will be required for each week.)
Room and Board
Apartment Housing: $250/week (Participants will share a bedroom with one other participant or MFA student as part of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite. Each apartment has a kitchen with large appliances, furnished living room and dining room. Click here for a list of recommended items to pack for the apartments.)
Air-Conditioned Dorm Housing: $150/week (Participants will have a private room in dorm housing. Bathrooms are shared dorm facilities.)
Linen Package: $21.50
Meal Plan: Ashland University features award-winning dining services. Lunch and dinner are catered. A strict vegetarian option is provided at each meal; however, participants with very specific dietary restrictions and preferences should consult the Residency Menu before deciding to purchase the meal plan. All rooms on campus are equipped with full kitchens if it is determined that the menu will not suit your dietary needs. Participants should notify the Administrative Director of dietary restrictions and special requests on their residency preference sheet.
Participants can choose to eat dinner only, lunch only, or lunch and dinner on campus. See the rates below.
Restaurants, grocery stores, and coffee shops are within walking distance of the University. The Eagle's Nest, a snack bar with dining and coffee selections in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center, is open during lunch hours for participants who opt-out of the meal plan.
Prices below are listed as examples until a menu for 2013 is set.
2012 Lunch Only Option: $70
2012 Dinner Only Option: $117.50
2012 Lunch and Dinner Only Option: $187.50
Schedule
Arrive Sunday of each week - check-in from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Depart Saturday of each week - check-out from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Participants in post-MFA workshops will follow the same schedule as the MFA program's summer residency. Consult the schedule of events for details.
Application Process
- Submit a writing sample in poetry (10-15 pages) or nonfiction (20-25 double-spaced pages)
- Proof of MFA degree conferred, unofficial transcript is acceptable (waived for Ashland MFA alumni)
- Complete registration form
- Online via Submittable
- Post-MFA Workshop Registration Form - complete and return with your writing sample and proof of MFA degree to swells@ashland.edu, or via mail: Sarah M. Wells, Ashland University, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
- $200 registration deposit (refundable through May 15, 2013) payable via PayPal or by mail, to Ashland University, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Include "Post-MFA Workshop" in the memo field of your check.
Deadlines
Registration Form due May 15, 2013
Travel, Room and Board Preferences due June 15, 2013
Tuition and Room and Board Payment due June 15, 2013 (Applicants will be invoiced after registration)
Workshop Manuscript due June 28, 2013
Please contact Sarah M. Wells, 419.289.5957, or swells@ashland.edu, with questions or concerns.
