Writers' Workshop Structure and Schedule

Workshop Structure

The Workshop is built on a traditional model of dialogue and learning between mentor and student. The mentor is a master writer/author who provides the guidance, lessons and inspiration to the student. The student is a beginning or experienced writer who would benefit from working with the instructor.

The first mentor selected for the workshop is renowned Filipino American fiction writer Peter Bacho, author of Cebu, The Man in a Dark Blue Suit, Entry's and the winner of many awards, including the American Book Award, the Murray Morgan Prize and a Washington Governor's Writers Award. In January of 2004, he was appointed the Distinguished Northwest Writers in Residence at Seattle University. His latest work is Leaving Yesler, a young adult novel published by Pleasure Boat Studio of New York.

Mr. Bacho will be assisted by alumna from the previous workshops.

The class is limited to 12-15 participants to allow for focused attention and significant guidance from the established authors, as well as collaborative peer reviews from all the participants. In-class writing exercises and talks by Mr. Bacho during the two days will take place. The workshop (application and reservation) fee of $35.00 per individual or parent and child. This is a residential program. Children accompanied by a parent are given preference.

June 15, 2011

• Application deadline
• Please send all application materials, including application fee to Michael Gonzalez

July 1, 2011, Friday (morning to noon arrivals)/ Orientation and get together

• Orientation
• Dinner
• Literary Salon (Leny Strobel, Peter Bacho, TBA)

July 2, 2011, Saturday

• Peter Bacho introduces his fiction and writing techniques
• Lunch
• Afternoon Workshop
• Dinner
• Writing time/Consultations

July 3, 2011, Sunday

• Critiques of Writing with Peter Bacho
• Lunch
• Closing Remarks

Accommodations

Two-night accommodation from Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 3 is highly encouraged for this residential program. The rate for double occupancy is $113.00 (king size bed/bath) and for single occupancy/bath is $113.00. There are six rooms to a suite with a common kitchenette. Parking and linen service is included during your stay. Non-residential fee is $35.00

TRAVELING TO SONOMA

The San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airports are within two hours to and from Sonoma and offers direct service to and from: • Los Angeles • Denver • Phoenix • Las Vegas

SCSU ACCOMMODATIONS CONTACT: Leny Strobel