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Murphy Writing of Stockton University to Host Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway in January

originally published: 11/21/2024

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Murphy Writing of Stockton University will host the 31st annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway at Seaview, a Dolce Hotel from January 17-20, 2025. The weekend event is one of the winter's oldest and largest writers' conferences. Beginning and experienced writers will receive craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation and inspiration.

The program is currently accepting registrations from those who are interested in writing novels and short stories, plays, nonfiction, memoir, songwriting or poetry. Writers of all levels are welcome.

“By spending the entire weekend writing, participants will make breakthroughs in their craft, and make more progress than they thought possible,” founder Peter Murphy said. 

The sliding scale tuition between $550 and $770 includes a 15-hour writing workshop and several meals. Up to 10 scholarship seats will be awarded to first-time participants. A room package to stay on site for the weekend can be added at an additional cost. Attendees also can participate in open mics, tutorials, networking, sunrise yoga, an art exhibit, dancing at the Getaway Disco and writerly camaraderie. 

“The Winter Getaway is magical for writers, whether beginners or advanced,” said Zoe Forney, of Mays Landing. “There is a beautiful venue, delicious food, smart and passionate faculty, and above all, a sense that everyone is glad to be there, and glad you are, too.”




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In addition, South Jersey teachers whose schools are part of Stockton’s Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) may be able to attend the Winter Getaway using their school’s ETTC credits. 

For registration and other information, visit stockton.edu/wintergetaway or call 609-626-3594. Seaview is located at 401 S. New York Road, Galloway, NJ 08205. 

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the nation. Our nearly 9,000 students can choose to live and learn on the 1,600-acre wooded main campus in the Pinelands National Reserve in South Jersey and at our coastal residential campus just steps from the beach and Boardwalk in Atlantic City. The university offers more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs.




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