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2012 Highlights

Testimonials

"Very inspired to re-start my writing." - Jessica Zitter, Oakland, CA

"I didn't know what to expect and I was particularly pleased with how much I learned about the craft of writing a memoir. I am much better prepared to continue with my writing." - Brenda Oppermann, Great Barrington, MA

"My goals were surpassed." - Jane Berz, Chattanooga, Tennessee

"Alison is warm and engaging. She gave instructive points to each of us and I feel encouraged about my writing now." - a 2012 participant

"Terrific teacher - thoughtful and generous with excellent command of the subject." - a 2012 participant

"The fiction workshop was outstanding and I learned a great deal about structure and the difference between novel and short story." - a 2012 participant

"Gym was outstanding, the librarians were superb, and [the student assistant] was so helpful with technology." - a 2012 participant

"Overall, it was an outstanding writing workshop and I would highly recommend it to my friends." - a 2012 participant

A look back at Summer, 2012

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2012 BWW participants gather outside the classroom building

Visiting author Dani Shapiro reads from a work-in-progress

Visiting author Eleanor Henderson talks with students about her recent novel, Ten Thousand Saints.

Visiting author Helen Epstein talks with students over lunch

A break during class

Enjoying lunch on the porch