The Highland Summer Writers' Conference is a two-week lecture-seminar workshop combination conducted by well-known guest writers.  It offers the opportunity to study and practice creative and expository writing within the context of regional culture.  The course is graded on Pass/Fail basis for undergraduates and letter grades for graduate students. It may be taken twice for credit. The class runs Monday through Friday afternoons, 1:30-4:30, with readings and receptions by visiting authors on Tuesday and Thursday evening in McConnell Library from 7:30-9:30. The evening readings are free and open to the public.

Appalachian Regional & Rural Studies Center
Box 7014
Radford University
Radford, VA 24142
Dr. Theresa Burriss
Ruth Derrick

Earn 3 hours credit in English 490/590 for a two-week workshop in creative and expository writing!