Writers’ Conference
85th Annual Writers’ Conference at Ocean Park
August 3-7 at Porter Hall
The Conference began in 1941 to provide “an informal meeting place of inspiration and instruction for all persons interested in the writing arts, whether prose or poetry, whether or not they themselves are writers.” This statement, written by The Conference’s co-founder, Del Jakeman, Sr., continues to set the tone of The Conference today. Find recognition, enthusiastic response, and kind encouragement to be the very best writer you can be.
To register contact Jim Brosnan, P.O. Box 172, Assonet, MA 02702; (401) 598-1424; or email opmewriter@gmail.com. The deadline for early registration and contest entries is July 1 postmarked. Registration at the door may be available if there is space.
It’s time for you to start drafting some material which might possibly evolve into entries for the summer conference. Prepare your short stories
and poetry entries by considering these prompts. We are only months away from viewing the sparkling diamond reflections on the Atlantic as
the tide approaches the beach at Ocean Park.
Writing Prompts
Write a story, poem, or personal essay using one of the following prompts:
1. Use these 3 elements: airport, replica, and a candle…
2. Begin a story or narrative poem with: “When I said you should wait…”
3. Use the following words: forest, exposure, compose, rescue, hearsay, disappear
4. Begin a story or narrative poem with: “A little before three…”
Keep Writing! Jim & Donna Brosnan, co-chairs