Our unique, realistic method of manuscript evaluation sets poets with a manuscript-in-progress on a path toward publication. Poets also get a look into the publication world and make important contacts with leading editors, teachers, and publishers.
The Colrain Classic
Captain Whidbey Inn | Whidbey Island, WA October 6 – 9, 2017
A select group of poets will bring their completed or in-progress manuscripts to this retreat located in the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve on the shore of Whidbey Island's Penn Cove, where they will meet and work with nationally known poets, publishers, and editors Rusty Morrison (Co-founder/Publisher Omnidawn Press); Fred Marchant (Professor Emeritus, Suffolk University); Martha Rhodes (Editor/Publisher, Four Way Books); and Joan Houlihan (Conference Founder / Lesley University).
All poets with an in-progress or completed book-length or chapbook-length manuscript are welcome to apply.
The Colrain Intensive
The Brandt House | Greenfield, MA
November 10 – 13, 2017
A small (maximum 8), select group of poets will come to a turn-of-the-century Colonial revival estate, nestled in the pioneer valley of Western Massachusetts, and there they will work closely with poet and conference founder Joan Houlihan,(Lesley University) and poet and publisher Martha Rhodes (Four Way Books).
For Colrain alums or poets with finalist or semi-finalist standing or with previous book publication.
The Colrain Intensive
The Brandt House | Greenfield, MA
January 12 – 15, 2018
A small (maximum 8), select group of poets will come to a turn-of-the-century Colonial revival estate, nestled in the pioneer valley of Western Massachusetts, and there they will work closely with poet and conference founder Joan Houlihan (Lesley University) and poet and publisher Peter Covino (Barrow Street Press).
For Colrain alums or poets with finalist or semi-finalist standing or with previous book publication.