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 Intensive
The Brandt House | Greenfield, MA
July 20 – 23, 2018
A small, 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), poet and publisher Stephen Motika (Nightboat Books), 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 Classic
Barred Owl Retreat | Leicester, Massachusetts October 5 – 8, 2018
A select group of poets will bring their completed or in-progress manuscripts to this lovely retreat, abutting a secluded 114-acre nature preserve and located just outside the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, to work with nationally known poets, publishers, and editors Rusty Morrison (Co-founder/Publisher Omnidawn Press); Joan Houlihan (Conference Founder / Lesley University); and Ellen Dore Watson (Director of Smith College Poetry Center).
All poets with an in-progress book-length or chapbook-length manuscript are welcome to apply.
The Colrain Intensive
Barred Owl Retreat | Leicester, Massachusetts, November 2 – 5, 2018
A small, select group of poets will bring their completed or in-progress manuscripts to this lovely retreat, abutting a secluded 114-acre nature preserve and located just outside the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, to work closely with nationally-known poet and conference founder Joan Houlihan , poet and publisher Martha Rhodes (Four Way Books), and poet and publisher Christopher Salerno (Saturnalia Books)
For Colrain alums or poets with finalist or semi-finalist standing or with previous book (including chapbook) publication.