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The fellowship deadline for the 2026 summer Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing is quickly approaching. Don't miss out! Fellowships for BIPOC Writers, Queer Writers, Parent Writers, Educators, Caregivers, Emerging Writers and more! I'm judging the poetry fellowship for Emerging Writers this year. Apply now at mvicw dot com!

There are about two weeks left to apply to the Writing Contest for this summer's virtual Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing! I'm the judge of the poetry contest! Send in your poems (or fiction and CNF to be judged by Wendy Rawlings) to maybe win a full or partial fellowship!

Here's an interview with me just published by the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. It's one of my favorite interviews I've done. I talk about the Institute a little, and a lot about my poems, my titles, my first and second books, teaching, poetry readings, prose poetry, the importance of play in creativity, and more. Ya' just can't shut me up once I get going. 🙂 Thanks so much Alexandra Murphy for your thoughtful, exciting questions, and to the MVICW for publishing this interview! 

Read it HERE.

The Classroom

  I've recently returned from a week on Martha's Vineyard where I was an instructor in the the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. This was my third year working as an instructor for the institute. This year's session, the institute's fourth, was the best of all, with an amazing selection of poetry and fiction instructors and a group of truly inspiring and inspired students all working together in the elegant surroundings of this beautiful island.

West Chop Lighthouse, Vineyard Haven Harbor

  If you are interested in attending as a student, I encourage you to keep an eye on the institute's website early next year as details for the 2014 session become available. In the meantime, here are some of my snapshots of this year's teaching faculty. [NB: We didn't actually spend all of our time at the beach, despite how these pictures may appear.]

Institute Director & Fiction Instructor Alexander Weinstein

  Fiction Instructors Michael Martone & Phong Nguyen

Poetry & Translation Instructor Rebecca Gayle Howell

Poetry Instructor Keith Leonard

Poetry Instructor & Yours Truly Christopher Citro

I’m delighted to announce that I will be returning to the faculty of the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing for the summer 2013 session, July 7-12. I previously taught there the summers of 2010 and 2011. I will be teaching two seminars, one on the prose poem and one on humor in poetry. You can visit the website for information on how to register to attend. I highly recommend this unique experience. Plus, for writers on a budget, there’s a quite cozy hostel on the island.

The following is a press release from the Director outlining this year’s Institute. Feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested.

Dear Writers,

I am delighted to announce that The Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing’s 2013 Summer Writing Program is now open for registration and scholarship applications. The 2013 Summer Writing Program will be held from July 7-12th on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.  Our program features fiction, poetry, and specialty workshops, evening readings, and one on one editing conferences with award-winning authors and poets, Michael Martone, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Phong Nguyen, Keith Leonard, Christopher Citro, and Alexander Weinstein.

 MVICW offers a comprehensive week-long writing seminar providing writers with the necessary time to devote to their art in the idyllic setting of Martha’s Vineyard. Our goal is to make the writing program experience a personal one that aids in building a writing community, establishing friendships with other writers, and offering contacts in the industry. Participants include individuals of varying ages and writing abilities, from published writers to skilled beginners. The institute also offers the opportunity to engage with faculty outside of the workshop during nighttime readings and receptions, as well as a panel discussion on the craft of writing. These nighttime events and one-on-one editing sessions allow participants and faculty to spend time together, offering a more intimate seminar experience.  In addition to the primary seminar, MVICW offers specialty workshops, and individualized editing sessions to provide a full day of writing, inspiration, and creativity. We hope you will join us this summer!

For full details about the program, registration information, and scholarship instructions, please visit our website at http://mvicw.com

Sincerely,