You are cordially invited to attend the
11th annual
SCCC CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL
The English departments of Suffolk County Community College, the SCCC Office of Student Activities, and the SCC Association invite you to our 11th annual Creative Writing Festival. Our week of events features a series of faculty and student readings, plus additional creative writing workshops, from April 23-April 27, 2018, culminating in our traditional all-day conference. As always, we are bringing professional writers and teaching faculty from across the country to engage with SCCC students and faculty, and members of the Suffolk County community, for a day of conversation, writing, and celebration.
Friday, April 27: Conference Day
Register online at: http://www.thecwfestivalatsccc.com/registration.html
ALL CONFERENCE DAY EVENTS ARE HELD ON THE AMMERMAN CAMPUS
8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Registration and Sign-In
Shea Theatre Lobby, Islip Arts Building
Participants are welcomed to the eleventh annual SCCC Creative Writing Festival with a complimentary breakfast.
9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Welcome Address and Reading featuring Ashley M. Jones and Sue Halpern
Room 115, Islip Arts Building
11:00 AM to 12:20 PM Panel Discussions & Creative Writing Workshops
These sessions are for students and teaching faculty. They are discussion sessions with topics related to issues in genres, publishing, teaching, and the profession of writing.
12:30 PM to 1:50 PM Luncheon, Keynote Address featuring Lois Roma-Deeley
Montauk Point Room, Babylon Student Center
A complimentary luncheon will be served to participants.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM At The Writer’s Desk
Montauk Point Room, Babylon Student Center
A moderated discussion with critically acclaimed writers about their writing processes, the genres they write in, and the art and profession of writing.
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Closing Reception and Book Signing
Montauk Point Room, Babylon Student Center
Participants will enjoy complimentary coffee and refreshments while having their books signed by the festival’s featured authors.