Testimonials

"...The most respectable writers' conference that I know of."

—Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

"The instructors were personable and inspiring. The conference's classes and workshops were well-run and the themes throughout the classes and discussions addressed a serious writer's concerns, passions and intentions... The feedback I received on my work was extremely insightful and helpful...Every evening had great readings...The conference was a great experience. Meeting all the attendees and poets stirred the creative juices and I've been writing constantly ever since the conference."

—Joseph Kerschbaum

"I have attended a lot of writers' conferences, but Indiana is always the best organized, and the most dependable in the Midwest. They are a class act. You always get enough information and advice to last a writing year."

—Cathy Essinger

"I enjoyed this and would return. I had a great workshop...All the staff I had any contact with were pleasant and helpful."

—Shannon Hetz

"The classes were both theoretical and practical. I needed this approach and appreciated this. I came away with new ways to look at organizing my writing and new topics (from workshop). I also have specific exercised to try (from the classes). Thank you for a most productive experience."

—Martha Davis

"The workshop, classes, and readings have helped to clarify and reinforce craft issues and techniques, as well inspire me to take my work in new directions. I will be singing your praises and the conference's successes to my writer friends."

—Karin Hoffecker