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Jennifer Egan, Marlon James, and Gabriel Cohen to Lead Summer Writers Lab at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University

Fiction and crime fiction the focus of workshops, panels, readings and performances June 16-18, 2011

Brooklyn, N.Y. - Critically-acclaimed writers Gabriel Cohen, Jennifer Egan, and Marlon James will lead the first annual Summer Writers Lab at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University June 16-18, 2011. The Summer Writers Lab (SWL) is hosted by the M.F.A in Creative Writing Program and will include workshops, panels, readings and performances by prominent writers working in fiction and crimefiction. The program was designed to provide both beginning and advanced writers the opportunity to hone their skills in intimate settings. The Brooklyn Campus is located in Fort Greene, a vibrant center for literary and performing arts.

“It is important that writers receive feedback about their work. It is a crucial element in the writing process” Jessica Hagedorn, award-winning writer and director of the program, said. “The Summer Writers Lab will be an opportunity for participants to interact with wonderful writers at the top of their game.” In addition to workshop leaders Egan, James, and Cohen, Rick Moody and Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) will be on-hand for a musical performance and on-stage conversation.

Workshops will be held during three sessions: Thursday through Sunday, June 16-18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m or 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applicants need to submit a writing sample, along with a $20 application fee. Tuition is $300 for one workshop or $500 for two workshops. Admission to panels and events is included in the workshop fees. For more information or to apply, contact (718) 488-1050 or email summerwriterslab@brooklyn.liu.edu or visit www.liu.edu/swl.

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