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The 9th Edition of the
Paris Poetry Workshop
May 10 - 15, 2009
With Cecilia Woloch

Last year's Paris Poetry Workshop was such a success that I've been persuaded to do it again. The dates are set and the schedule of activities is coming into focus -- we'll have morning workshops in the beautiful, sunny chez Marilyn in the 19th arrondissement; spend afternoons wandering (and writing in) such Parisian haunts as the Montparnasse Cemetery; meet with Paris-based artists and writers and attend performances and readings; take a train trip to Rogny to picnic on the beautiful grounds of the restored Presbytery where Jeffrey Greene makes his home, and hear about how he transforms his obsessions into poetry and prose; then wind up our whirlwind week together with a reading by participants at Shakespeare& Co. Bookstore, followed by our usual gala closing night dinner.

The workshop is open to poets writing in English at all levels of development -- from those just beginning to explore the possibilities of imaginative language, to those already polishing their craft and publishing -- so feel free to pass this invitation along to poet-friends. I ask that anyone who hasn't worked with me before submit a small sample of her/his writing. All other details are below. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Hope to see you in the city of light...

Bises, Cecilia Woloch

Paris Poetry Workshop
May 10 - 15, 2009

For the seventh year, the Paris Poetry Workshop will offer English-speaking poets from the U.S. and Europe the opportunity to come together for a week of intensive workshops, talks and readings. This is a chance to see and experience a side of Paris not readily accessible to the average tourist, and an opportunity to spend time in Paris as a poet among poets. Participants generate new work, hone their craft, offer feedback and support on one another's creative endeavors, make new friends and expand their literary horizons.

This year's Paris Poetry Workshop will once again kick off with a festive poetry potluck dinner in a private apartment in Paris's 19th arrondissement belonging to Marilyn Smith. Chez Marilyn will also serve as our headquarters throughout the week. The 19th is a vibrant, diverse and very friendly quartier near the picturesque Canal St. Martin and the Bassin de la Villette, a few steps from the metro stop "Lumière."

I'll lead the daily workshop sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), with a break midmorning for coffee and croissants. If weather permits, we'll wander down to the waterfront or to the beautiful nearby Buttes de Chaumont to do some writing together. We'll spend workshop time both generating new work and offering close critique of work-in-progress, so plan to bring with you some poems you're working on, and also plan to do lots of writing while you're in Paris.

We'll break for lunch at 1 p.m. -- there are wonderful and reasonably priced cafes right in the neighborhood, or it's always nice (and cheap!) to buy a baguette sandwich at a boulangerie and take it to the park ... Our afternoon break will be long enough to give everyone some time to write and relax, as well. There will be late afternoon sessions with poets and writers who live and work in Paris. Most evenings, there will be poetry readings and informal gatherings. On Wednesday, we'll make an excursion to Rogny and spend a day there with Jeffrey Greene. The week will culminate with a public reading by workshop participants and then a gala farewell dinner.

Limited to 10 Participants

In order to provide intimacy and intensity as well as attention to each person's writing, the workshop will be strictly limited to 10 participants.

Workshop Fees

The full fee will be the same as last year's: $895 or 700€, with a $500 deposit due by March 15 and full payment due by April 1. The fee will cover all workshop activities, midmorning refreshments, and afternoon and evening lectures. It does not include meals, local transportation, air fare or lodging.

Travel and Lodging Arrangements

Many participants found wonderful apartments to rent (and share) last year in the immediate neighborhood of chez Marilyn. There are numerous websites that offer short-term apartment rentals in Paris. Marilyn has also informed me that there's a new complex just across the canal that has both a Holiday Inn and a youth hostel. Several of her friends have stayed at the Holiday Inn and she's seen the rooms. She says they're VERY nice, and only 99 Euros per night if booked in advance. Here are the links to both (both in separate wings of the same building):

Hotel: Holiday Inn PARIS-CANAL DE LA VILLETTE

Hostel: St. Christopher's Paris in Paris, France

Apartments: Parler Paris Apartments for recommendations of short-term rental apartments.

For shuttle service to and from the airport, visit Parishuttle.com/.

I hope that's enough info to whet your appetite! Paris is my favorite city in the world, my home-away-from-home, always gorgeous and exciting, but especially so in May. Please feel free to contact me with questions, and let me know soon if you can join us in Paris this spring...

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on or before April 10, 2009, will receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. From April 10 through April 24, a refund of 50% per person will be given. After April 24, 2009, the workshop fee is non refundable. If you cancel due to medical reasons that are covered by your purchased travel-insurance policy, we will advise the insurance company that your travel and conference or seminar fees are non refundable. Any refunds issued by the insurance company will negate any credit due.

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Hope to see you in Paris!

Cecilia Woloch
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http://www.ceciliawoloch.com