Have you always wanted to write? Do you need the support of fellow writers? Are you looking for inspiration (a visit from the Muse)?

Why not plan to attend the 85th Writers Conference at Ocean Park? Registration and social begins at 4 PM on Monday, August 3rd. Workshops start at 9 AM on Tuesday and continue through Friday. The conference ends around 12:30 PM on Friday.

The conference fee of $250 is discounted to $225 if sent prior to July 1. Conference fee at the door is $275. Poetry writing on the beach is a Thursday Morning event.

There are also several writing contests both in poetry and prose which participants are eligible to enter. Prizes will be awarded on Friday.

E-mail today for more information! Jumpstart your writing career in a supportive environment by joining us this August. Contact Jim at opmewriter@gmail.com

Some of our Presenters:

Kate Chadbourne – noveliest, poet, singer-songwriter

Mike Bove – author of 5 poetry collections, professor at SMCC

Kathryn Miles – journalist and science writer

Jeri Theriault – author of 2 poetry collections – several chapbooks

Betsy Sholl – former Poet, Laureate of Maine, author of 7 collections

Jim Brosnan – professor, poet, short story writer and author of 2 poetry collections