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Fiction and poetry workshops in the South of France
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The VCCA is pleased to offer two workshops for writers at our beautiful new facility in Auvillar, a tiny unspoiled village in the south of France located between Toulouse and Bordeaux, three hours north of Barcelona. Led by award-winning writers, these workshops are geared toward all levels of writers, will feature much individual attention, and will draw upon the charm and beauty of this quaint village.
POETRY WORKSHOP WITH DENISE DUHAMEL & NICK CARBÓ, June 21-27, 2007 This intensive workshop provides both group and individual sessions and a combination of discussion, writing prompts and workshop.
FICTION WORKSHOP WITH HELEN BENEDICT & STEPHEN O'CONNOR, July 11-17, 2007 The workshop includes individual conferences on developing, forming, and marketing fiction, with a special emphasis on writing about lives and places other than one’s own. The program features guest speaker Jake Lamar, the author of the memoir Bourgeois Blues and five novels. A graduate of Harvard University and a former reporter for Time magazine, Lamar lives in Paris. Visit www.jakelamar.com for more information.
To apply, submit a completed application, and, if available, a writing sample, to: VCCA France, 154 San Angelo Drive, Amherst, VA 24521.
A stopover on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Auvillar has a well-earned tradition of hospitality. Designated as one of France's "100 Most Beautiful Villages," Auvillar is set on the broad green Garonne River, with clearly visible remnants of ancient hilltop fortifications, monuments that go back centuries, nearby medieval cathedrals and museums to explore. The weekly farmer’s market is a highlight, and there are also a butcher shop, bakery, pharmacy, tabac, post office and public email access, plus six eateries, ranging from a pizzeria to a four-star restaurant. The region is noted for medieval villages, Faïence pottery, troubadour singing, cassoulet, foie gras, strawberries, exquisite wines and tantalizing cheeses. Visit Auvillar online at www.auvillar.com and www.auvillar.net. |
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