 November
12, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn, Bridgewater, NJ
11/14/11 Update - Whew, what fun! We had a great time
sneaking away and hope to do it
again soon. Sign up for our email list and take a look at our Writing Getaways to see what we have coming up.
Need a brief break from your life? Need to rekindle your
love affair with poetry? Join Peter for this mid-autumn
Getaway to give your writing a much needed boost. No need to
stay the night. No distractions. Just a day of
writing.
Limited to 12 participants. - Filled.
Wait list info
Our programs fill quickly.
Register today so you're
not disappointed!
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Poetry with Peter E. Murphy
Join Peter for this mid-autumn poetry Getaway to jump start your
writing. In the morning he will give you one of his
challenging, imaginative prompts and send you off to write.
After lunch he will do it again. Whew. Share one of your new drafts in
the afternoon feedback session or use that time for
more writing and revising.
 Limited
to 12 participants.
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9:30 a.m. |
Craft discussion, Assignment 1 & Writing Time |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (Not included) |
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1:00 |
Assignment 2 & Writing Time |
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3:00 |
Feedback Session |
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5:30 |
Head Home or Stay Over |
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 Peter E. Murphy was born in Wales
and grew up in New York City where he operated heavy equipment,
managed a night club and drove a cab. He is the author of
Stubborn Child a finalist for the 2006 Paterson Poetry
Prize, and a chapbook of poems, Thorough & Efficient both
from Jane Street Press. In addition to receiving a 2009 Poetry
Fellowship from the New Jersey Council on the Arts, he has
received awards and fellowships from The Atlantic Center for the
Arts, Yaddo, The Folger Shakespeare Library, and the White House
Commission on Presidential Scholars. He directs the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway and other programs for
poets, writers and teachers.
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 The
Quickie Poetry Getaway takes place at an anonymous hotel where
nobody knows your name, situated at the intersection of Routes
287 & 28 in Central Jersey.
Just 30 minutes from Princeton, 1 hour from NYC, 1 1/2 hours
from Philadelphia.
Sneak in, sneak out. You’ll be home for dinner.
Click here for directions.
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Limited to 12 participants.
Our programs fill quickly.
Register
today so you're not disappointed!
Tuition - $125
Does not include meals, beverages or
snacks.
 Accommodation (Optional)
Want to make your own weekend writing getaway? Enjoy discounted weekend
rates beginning at $85 per night.
Book directly with the hotel.
Registration Options
Registration is filled! To be added to the wait list.
Please send your name and phone number to
info@murphywriting.com.
The Fine Print
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● Full fee due upon registration
● Tardy Bard Penalty ($25) if registration not submitted
online/postmarked by October 31
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Cancellation Policy
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● By October 30 — 50% credit |
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● After October 30 — no refund |
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"This was my first time attending and I truly grew, changed and enjoyed
myself. I loved the low-key, relaxed nature and appreciated the thoughtful
assignments and how they were structured. I loved the sessions, the
combination of reading, craft suggestions, discussions and writing. Thanks
for the great experience."
~ Christine, Philadelphia, PA
 "Thanks for your skillfully delivered kicks in the ass. The structure is
well designed to help us get out what's inside us. Well worth the money. You
really deliver what we need."
~ Dave, Cherry Hill, NJ
"Wonderful weekend and extremely valuable. Much writing which I much
needed."
~ Patricia, Bordentown, NJ
"Perfect themes for tickling the muse. Good prompts and atmosphere. I'd
love to do this quarterly!"
~ Jeff, Bloomfield, NJ
"I was pleasantly surprised by the kind, welcoming attitude of the other
participants. I really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone. Your writing
prompts were incredibly challenging and rewarding."
~ Allyson, Mt. Laurel, NJ
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● Teachers, can’t make it to NJEA?
Earn 7 hours of PD Credit for this retreat. |
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● Your school may pay for you
Many educators are sponsored or reimbursed by their
school districts and colleges for our workshops. Purchase orders are
welcome. |
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Call 1-888-887-2105 or email
info@murphywriting.com.
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