Do you have family stories that need telling, but you’re not sure where to start?  Have you dreamed of writing a book after you retire? Maybe you have a manuscript you wrote years ago that you’d like to revisit. To all those English majors whose heads are full of poems or stories that you’d love to send into the world, we have the conference for you!

The John Hay Lyceum at The Fells presents our first annual Writing Festival.  Come spend the day with writers from throughout New England to learn from area experts in the field of writing and publishing.  Set in the beautiful, historic grounds of The John Hay Estate at the Fells, the workshop includes keynote speaker Jen Ellis, author of Bernie’s Mitten Maker; morning and afternoon small group working sessions on poetry, prose, and process; and a lunch-time panel discussion on The Paths to Publishing.

Whether you’re a novice or novelist, poet or procrastinator, this writing festival will give you the chance to develop your craft, connect with other writers, and learn from seasoned professionals.