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Two Annual Writing Conferences 
(See information below.)
The New Letters Weekend Writers Conference (June 4, 2004)
 
The Mark Twain Writers Workshop (June 7, 2004)

Writing for Love, Money, & Immortality
The New Letters Weekend Writers Conference:  June 4 - 6, 2004

 WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll experience a whirlwind weekend of writing, coached by true professionals, conducted in a gorgeous city venue. You’ll be exposed to many genres of writing, as well as attend workshops in your chosen genre. You’ll hear about marketing your work and the opportunities and obstacles of a successful writing career.

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
The conference begins at 5:30 p.m., Friday, June 4, with a welcoming reception and lecture at Diastole, 2501 Homes St., Kansas City, Mo., the beautiful UMKC scholars center donated by Mary Clark and Dr. E. Grey Dimond.

Conference schedules for Saturday and Sunday will be available closer to the conference dates. Please check back then.

A Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served on both Saturday and Sunday. A detailed schedule and map to Diastole will be provided upon registration.<%=evt%>
ACCOMMODATIONS
Out-of-town participants will be provided, upon request, a list of the many hotels convenient to Diastole.
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
Limited financial aid is available for credit students only. Call (816) 235-2610 for information. People with impaired speech or hearing can contact UMKC by using Relay Missouri, (800) 735-2966 (TT) or (800) 735-2466 (voice).
 
FEES (Credit) for 2004
  • One credit and noncredit students register in section XCA, ref. #13600.
  • Two to three credit-hour option is available in section XCB, ref. #13601, by consent of instructor. Consent number required.
Regular summer fees will be assessed: fees for 2004 are $209.20 per hour for undergraduates, $254.30 per hour for graduates.  Students selecting two or more credit hours will arrange a supplemental tutorial with the conference director. Credit registration and fees must be received before the conference begins. Out-of-state tuition is waved. Credit students receive grades based on participation, plus submitted and revised manuscripts and other assignments. Students must prepare manuscripts prior to the conference (see below).
 
FEES (Non-credit)  for 2004
Non-credit conference cost is $149.00 for attendance at all sessions, readings and receptions. Non-credit students electing the optional manuscript evaluation pay an additional $50 per manuscript.
 
INCIDENTAL (all participants)
A $35 incidental fee must be paid by all participants, in addition to credit fees; this defrays the cost of instructional materials and helps cover miscellaneous restorative amenities for all enrollees.  Make payment directly to Arts & Sciences Continuing Education.
 
REGISTRATION
By May 25, if possible: Mail in the attached form, or FAX to (816) 235-5279; by phone, use major credit card; call (816) 235-2736. Speech or hearing-impaired people can use Relay Missouri (800) 753-2966 (TT) or (800) 753-2466 (voice). On-site check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Diastole. Non-credit students may also check in at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at Diastole.
 
REFUND/CANCELLATION
You will receive a full refund if we’re notified by May 25. After that, a $50 charge is retained. No refunds after the conference begins. The sponsors reserve the right to cancel the program if enrollment is insufficient, in which case all paid registrants will receive a full refund. For information, call (816) 235-2736.
 
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
Professional, private consultation on manuscripts is required for credit students and optional for non-credit students. Initial manuscripts should be 6 to 8 poems (no more than one poem per page), one short story or essay, or one novel chapter (double spaced); they must be received by Tues., May 25, to guarantee a consultation during the conference and to assure area participants early consultations after the conference. Manuscripts received later will not be discussed until after the conference. The fee is $50 per manuscript for non-credit students; no charge for credit students. Send photocopies clearly marked New Letters Conference, to University House, 5101 Rockhill Road, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo. 64110-2499.

The 26th Annual Mark Twain Creative Writing Workshop
3 hours a day, 3 weeks, 3 credit hours
June 7 - 25, 2004
 
INTENSIVE WORK IN
Writing poetry, fiction, nonfiction
Keeping a journal
Television & movie scriptwriting
Teaching creative writing
Submitting & placing your work
 
THE FACULTY
Your instructors at the 26th-annual Mark Twain Creative Writing Workshop will be Robert Stewart, assistant research professor of English, editor of New Letters, an international literary magazine, and a professional writer, and Michael Pritchett, assistant professor of English and coordinator of the M.A. in English with a Professional Writing emphasis. The supplemental guest faculty includes published poets, fiction writers, essayists, script writers and journalists—all professional writers and experienced writing coaches.
 
THE SCHEDULE
The full schedule will become available closer to the conference dates. Please check back then.

Robert Stewart teaching a class

 Michael Pritchett councils a student
COURSE OPTIONS
The Workshop may be audited, taken for non-credit at a special non-credit fee, or taken for three hours of undergraduate or graduate credit as the following course/reference numbers:
FICTION: POETRY:
Eng 312 - Creative Writing
Eng 432 - Advanced Creative Writing
Eng 450 - Special Readings
Eng 550K- Graduate Seminar
Eng 591 - TBA		 Eng 315 - Creative Writing
Eng 435 - Advanced Creative Writing
Eng 450 - Special Readings
Eng 555K - Graduate Seminar
Eng 591 - TBA
A non-credit option is available & encouraged. All students do some work in all genres—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, TV/movie scriptwriting.
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Regular attendance of lectures, workshops, and appropriate individual conferences; and the successful preparation of a portfolio of work. The portfolio is due approximately two weeks after the end of the workshop.
 
FINANCIAL AID
Limited financial aid is available.  Students receiving financial aid may include the Workshop in their credit load.  Contact the English department (816-235-1305) or Robert Stewart at New Letters.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION

about registration, accommodations & cost, call the New Letters office at 816-235-1168, or the English Department at 235-1305
about course content, call Robert Stewart at 235-2610, Michael Pritchett at 235-2765, or Betsy Beasley at 235-1168.