WRITE ACROSS NEBRASKA
Grand Island – Central Nebraska
July 16-17-18, 2010
RETREAT CONCEPT: Open to all writers (not just NWG members), this “time apart” from your regular day-to-day demands, is intended to motivate you to write as much as possible. You may want to separate yourself from others to focus OR you have the option of participating in chats with other writers, brief workshops and/or peer critiques of works-in-progress. NOTE: You do not have to participate in the entire weekend, but may choose to come for one day or any portion. Registering in advance is good manners.
Significant others (spouses) will find plenty of opportunities to commiserate with people who understand the unique demands of “living with a writer.” The area also offers opportunities for relaxation, touring, shopping.
All daytime events at :
Grand Island Public Library
211 N. Washington St.
Grand Island, NE
308-385-5333
Host Hotel & evening events:
Holiday Inn Express
3404 W. Fadley Ave.
Grand Island, NE
308-675-1118
Schedule
Friday, July 16
3:00p Hotel Check-in
5:00p Dinner on own/Meet to go as group
8:00p Writing/Socializing
Saturday, July 17
8:00a Breakfast on own/Meet to go as group
9:00a Welcome at Grand Island Library
9:30a Ron Lukesh, Book Covers & Arts-Science of Self-publishing
10:20a Jean Lukesh (EdD), Writing for Children & Other Quick/Reluctant Readers
11:10a Sabrina Sumsion, Branding & Building a Platform
12:00p Lunch on own/Go as a group
1:30p Panel discussion, State of Writing in Nebraska
2:30p Writing
5:00p Dinner on your own/Meet to go as a group
7:00p Readings/Socializing/Writing
Sunday, July 18
9:00a Meet for Breakfast discussion “Writing Goals for Coming Year”
11:00a Check out of hotel
Costs: Event free to EVERYONE
Holiday Inn Express, $129/room/night
Reserve by June 4th for discount rate.
Many other area lodging options.
The host hotel offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, free hot breakfast. The mall is a block away and numerous eating establishments within walking distance. Grand Island ART IN THE PARK is on Sunday at Stolley Park. May booths