MFA Writing Residency on Star Island

Southern New Hampshire University

Sunday, August 1 to Saturday, August 7

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This is an archived conference page for a conference in a previous season.

Please visit the 2012 Conference Listings Page for current conference information.

Six days of true retreat and inspiration for writing students enrolled in SNHU graduate program in writing. Visiting writer Joyce Maynard, whose books include “To Die For,” “At Home in the World,” and “The Usual Rule.” Apply to SNHU Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and Nonfiction http://www.snhu.edu/5749.asp or contact Diane Les Becquets, Assistant Director, 603.668.2211, ext. 2538; Cell: 603.724.5784


Star Island is one of the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals, located off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. For over 100 years, summers here have provided individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives.

Star Island Corporation is a nonprofit organization which maintains the island and its facilities and provides hospitality services for visitors.

Contact Star Island

Phone: (603) 430-6272
Fax: (603) 430-6270
Island Phone: (603) 601-0832
Staff Email Address List

Star Island Corporation
Morton-Benedict House
30 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Get directions to the office

Content © 1999–2012 Star Island Corporation. Clouds photo © Axel Rouvin.
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