Creative Writing

Tentative 2011 Seminar Schedule

November 16-19, 2011

All events are held at The House of the Redeemer, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, November 16: Arrival

  • Students arrive (check in is 3 p.m.)
  • 6:30 p.m.: Group dinner at local bistro

Thursday, November 17: Pre-Conference Workshops

  • 8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast with fellow writers
  • 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Workshop
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Workshop
  • 12– 1 p.m. Lunch with fellow writers
  • 1 p.m. –  2:30 p.m. Workshop
  • 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Workshop
  • Free evening

Friday, November 18: Conference

  • 8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast with fellow writers
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Individual student conferences with agents and editors
  • 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch with fellow writers and guest agents and editors
  • 1 p.m. –  4 p.m. Individual student conferences with agents and editors
  • 6 p.m. Formal dinner with guest authors, program alumni, agents and editors

Saturday, November 19: Farewell Breakfast

  • 8 – 9 a.m.: Breakfast and wrap-up session
  • *Students depart (check out is 12 p.m.)

*Students should plan to depart on Saturday; however, arrangements may be made if travel plans require a Saturday night stay.

Questions?
Call 214-SMU-WRITE or send an email to smuthink@smu.edu.