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During Spring 2008, creative writing students from Community College of Philadelphia attended the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference in New York, supported by a college Mini-Grant. Students were asked to keep a journal of their time there, so what you have here are their thoughts and reflections on this crash course into the world of literary arts. At the conference, the students not only attended lectures and workshops, they also navigated a networking scene of more than 8,000 attendees, which ranged from venerable literary lions to pretentious wannabes, as well as every gradation in between. Hopefully the sage advice they received will help them avoid pitfalls and on the path of becoming published writers. One thing's for sure... they now know the hard work they're in for!

Mr. Kelly McQuain, Associate Professor
English 285: Portfolio Development
Certificate Program in Creative Writing
Community College of Philadelphia

Friday, February 8, 2008

What did it feel like being at AWP?--from Kelly

What did it feel like being at AWP?

Did it feel good to be a part of so many like-minded souls, or were there a lot of posers? Who seemed genuine to you and who seemed like a writerly cliche? Did you make any new friends?

I was fortunate to see a lot of old classmates and instructors. My old pal Jennifer and I got to hang out and reminisce about the time we spent writing in Madrid. If any of you want to find out more about her low-residency writers program now in Mexico, her email is jstewart@mac.com.

Usually being among so many writers is stressfull and exhausting. But this year I found the panels inspiring and uplifting. Now if I could only find more time to write!!!
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