WINTER FICTION AND MEMOIR WORKSHOP IN MEXICO

* IN ENGLISH *

January 3-13, 2006

Explore the luminous boundary between fiction and memoir in the sunny city of Oaxaca, Mexico this winter and watch your writing blossom. Award-winning writing teachers Sarah Van Arsdale and Peter Bricklebank will lead daily 2 1/2 hour workshops including critique of students' work, writing exercises, and discussions about every imaginable aspect of writing. Afternoons will be free for exploring Oaxaca's rich cultural diversions, and evenings will be free for discovering Oaxaca's famed cuisine.

Accomodations in the stylish Casa del Sotano, http://www.mexonline.com/casadelsotano.htm

"Sarah and Peter's workshop retreat offered deep insights and practical critiques. Two perspectives from two awesome teachers for the price of one. Lots of camaraderie and fun---can't be beat."

COST: $1600

INCLUDES:

• Daily writing workshop with two instructors
• Single room accommodation for 11 nights
• Welcoming reception at the hotel
• Pre-trip orientation in New York
• Daily continental breakfast
• COST WITHOUT HOTEL---DAILY WORKSHOP AND RECEPTION ONLY: $425

Discounts available for Mexican citizens

Discounts available for shared rooms

To reserve a spot, email sva@together.net or peter.bricklebank@nyu.edu , or call 212-932-9693 or 212-567-3686.