The 10th Annual Write in the Woods
Writing Conference
 

OSO Poetry Prize One $100 prize will be awarded at the Write in the Woods Conference to a registered participant for an unpublished poem.   Submissions are limited to one per person, and must be received before 5pm on May 2nd.    Send poems with name, address, and phone to: Mail:                                                                Email poems only: Olympic College - Shelton                          937 W Alpine Way                                        bnoblett@olympic.edu Shelton, WA  98584

Four Scholarships are available to cover the registration fee to the Write in the Woods conference.  For more information, and to print the application, click on: Scholarship Information and Scholarship Application

 "First Words"

Hosted by Olympic College Shelton, Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.  Keynote Speaker: Debe Edden Topic: "Playback as Oral Theatre" Debe Edden is an artistic director and performer with The Heartsparkle Players, an organization started in 1991 that promotes Playback Theatre as a tool for community building, education, and social change.  Debe is a graduate of the School of Playback Theatre and has been a performer for 30 years.  The group performs throughout the Northwest, and recently presented a workshop at the International Playback Theatre Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  For information about The Heartsparkle Players and bios go to: http://www.heartsparkle.org Check-in is from 8:30 am to 9 am.  This day long conference is open to people of all writing skills and interests. New and experienced writers, explore your creativity and meet others at this energizing community gathering taught by successful writers.  Choose 2 of 8 unique workshops presented by local authors, attend a keynote craft talk, and listen to readings.  Also included is a catered gourmet vegetarian lunch. There will be eight workshop sessions to choose from.   Click here for Workshop information. FOR ADULTS AND MATURE TEENS (14 & ABOVE) Cost is $49. For additional information, and information on scholarships, call 360-432-5400, or email WritingConference@oc.ctc.edu.   To register:  Mail the Continuing Education registration form with check, money order, or credit card information to: Olympic College Shelton Attn: Continuing Education Registration 937 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA  98584  Registration Form Information: Item #    Class Title                                                            Start Date 7958       Write in the Woods Writers Conference     5/17/08 Register early to ensure your spot!  Workshop seating is limited.  Click here for a map to the Shelton Campus