
The Conference
WRITE | INSPIRE | EDUCATE | NETWORK

Theme: "Writing Time"
Sept 23 - 25, 2022
Join published authors, educators, and industry professionals as we virtually explore all aspects of the writing life. Over this three-day conference, take part in discussions about the literary world of creative writing, poetry, and non-fiction; attend panels to learn tips on finding an agent and writing query letters; get your hands dirty in workshops and master classes; and hear professional writers share their work.
Hollihock welcomes writers in any phase of their literary life, from beginners intimidated by the blank page, to published professionals looking for a network of fellow creative thinkers to share ideas.
Immerse yourself in the creative world for a wonderful weekend of education and inspiration surrounded by a community with a passion for writing.
2022 FEATURED READERS /
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DICK LEHR / Black Mass, White Hot Hate, Dead Ringer
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CLAIRE MESSUD / The Emperor's Children, The Woman Upstairs, The Last Life
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MARJAN KAMALI / The Stationery Shop
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SOON WILEY / When We Fell Apart
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ANNIE HARTNETT / Unlikely Animals, Rabbit Cake
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WILLIAM GIRALDI / About Face, Hold the Dark, The Hero's Body
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NAMRATA PATEL / The Candid Life of Meena Dave
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JANAKA STUCKY / Ascend Ascend
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JONATHAN ESCOFFERY / If I Survive You
FRIDAY, SEPT 23
12:00PM / MEET + GREET
1:00PM / KEYNOTE + OPENING
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Marjan Kamali / The Stationery Shop
2:00PM / SESSIONS
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Writing Blazing Prose
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Flash Fiction Basics
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Writing Weirdness
3:00PM / SESSIONS
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Poetry in Music
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Writing Without Writing
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Ready, Set, Write
4:00PM / SESSIONS
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Short Story Basics
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Overcoming Writer's Block
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Panel Discussion
5:00PM / FEATURED READER
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Claire Messud / The Last Life
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Annie Hartnett / Unlikely Animals
SATURDAY, SEPT 24
9:30AM / KEYNOTE
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Sarah Mulvey / New Bedford Poet Laureate
10:00AM / FEATURED READER
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Dick Lehr / White Hot Hate
11:00AM / SESSIONS
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Genre Studies: Dystopias
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Submitting to Literary Journals
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The Power of Community
12:00PM / LUNCH
1:00PM / SESSIONS
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Ocean State Poets Readings
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Manuscript Revision Strategies
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Best Practices to Publishing Poetry
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Writing the Journey Deeper
2:00PM / SESSIONS
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Promoting Your Debut
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Your Pictures As Poetry + Prose
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Writing in Isolation
3:00PM / SESSIONS
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Literary Translation + Importance
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Developing Good Writing Habits
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Putting the History in Historical
4:00PM / SESSIONS
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Write Rhode Island Young Writers
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Celebrating June Jordan
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Fiction Tricks for Non-Fiction Books
5:00PM / FEATURED READING
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Soon Wiley / When We Fell Apart
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Jonathan Escoffery / If I Survive You
6:00PM / OPEN MIC READINGS
SUNDAY, SEPT 25
9:00AM / FEATURED READER
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Janaka Stucky / Ascend Ascend
10:00AM / SESSIONS
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New England Poetry Club Panel
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The Future of Self Publishing
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Writing Through Chaos
11:00AM / SESSIONS
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Examining the World of the Journal
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Stories from the Deep Voice
12:00PM / LUNCH
1:00PM / SESSIONS
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Linden Place Residency Readers
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Panel Discussion
2:00PM / SESSIONS
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Rocky Road to Debut Publication
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Poem Revision as Creative Practice
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Decisive Action to Drive Plot
3:00PM / SESSIONS
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Devotion to Writing
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Panel Discussion
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Reading Poetry Aloud
4:00PM / KEYNOTE + CLOSING
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Namrata Patel / The Candid Life of Meena Dave
5:00PM / OPEN MIC READINGS

About Hollihock
What is Hollihock?
We are about growing a strong writing community one year at a time. Hollihock is a three-day writers conference held in New Bedford, MA. All of our authors and presenters have a strong connection to the New England area because we believe that strengthening our community is the best way to improve personal growth.
Conference
Participants
Author
Readings
30
200
Writing
Sessions
60
Professional
Presenters
40
Previous Presenters
Proud to celebrate writers with roots in New England


2022 Event Tickets
Honing your writing craft shouldn't cost you a fortune. Hollihock's mission is to provide high-quality educational sessions taught by industry professionals from top colleges and universities at an affordable price.
Dedicate a long weekend to your writing. You've earned it.
$89
General
3-Day Pass
$69
General
Student Pass
$49
General
1-Day Pass
Receive a 3-day pass to the event that includes the keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, readings, & classes.
Students receive a 3-day pass to the event that includes the panel discussions, workshops, readings, classes & open mic.
Receive a 1-day pass to the event that includes the panel discussions, workshops, readings, classes, & open mic.