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Writers’ Workshop
June 25-27, 2009 |
First Pearl S. Buck International Writers’ Workshop
"Between Two Worlds"
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Sponsored by Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Foundation
and Little Levels Heritage Fair |
Hillsboro, West Virginia
June 25-27, 2009 |
Join West Virginia Writers and others for the Second Pearl S. Buck International Writers’ Workshop on the grounds of the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace and possibly at the old home of Dr. Wallace who delivered Pearl. Events will begin with Registration and Meet and Greet Session on Thursday at noon. Participants will tour Pearl S. Buck’s Birthplace.
Gail Hyer, Marketing Specialist with the Pocahontas Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau, Pocahontas Co. Genealogy Society and the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Bd. Of Directors will conduct a session on using the works of other writers, legal issues, getting published, etc. Snacks and Dinner will be included and the evening is open to attend the Allegheny Echoes Youth Concert at the Pocahontas County Opera House in Marlinton.
Participants will attend an old fashioned barbeque with music Friday evening and have free time to attend the final concert of Allegheny Echoes at the Pocahontas Co. Opera House.
Saturday is open to enjoy the Little Levels Heritage Fair. The Pearl S. Buck Birthday Celebration and Writers’ Fair will kick off at 4 pm Saturday afternoon. Student Writers and Musicians will present a portion of the program which will be followed with birthday cake and punch for all. The final dinner is a Chicken Barbeque sponsored by Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church.
One scholarship to the Writers’ Workshop will be awarded to a WV High School or College Student who submits the best original story (500 words or less) about the influence of Pearl S. Buck on the Chinese/ American connection. Entries must be submitted no later than May 1, 2009.
Participant cost for the workshop is $90.00 and covers all meals, entertainment and tours. The workshop is designed for approximately 20 participants, so register early. Contact Ruth Taylor, Director at littlelevelsheritagefair@yahoo.com or call (304) 653-8563 for additional information and to register for the workshop. Make checks payable to Little Levels Heritage Fair, mail to HC 64 Box 423, Hillsboro, WV 24946.
Lodging will be on your own this year. Contact Pocahontas Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau at pocahontascountywv.com or call 800-336-7009 or (304) 799 INF0 for lodging information.
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