2016 Writing Marathon Details
(click here to view 2016 Marathon schedule)
Whether you are new to writing marathons or a veteran, 2016 is an exciting year. It marks the eighth anniversary of writing marathons in Nebraska. Information is located at the close of this article on how to become involved with a marathon as well as when the 2016 marathons are scheduled. Read writing from some of the 2015 marathons.
It's hard to believe it but NeWP is celebrating an anniversary in 2016. This year marks the eighth year of the organization’s writing marathon. The inaugural marathon took place in September 2006 at Platte River State Park. Writers filled three cabins that weekend to set forth in the woods to write together. Susan Martens, director of the Prairie Lands Writing Project and then NEWP leadership team member, organized the event after experiencing the event at a NWP conference. "After I'd done one, I realized how perfect it was, how simple but also how powerful. It's the relationship between the writer, the group and the place."
Participants find writing marathons to be one of the most refreshing writing activities. Students and teachers revel in their freedom and the creative inspiration that seems to present itself when one pauses to notice. Since the introduction of the writing marathon to Nebraska by Susan Martens in 2006, the NeWP has held four writing marathons a year, one each season. Additional marathons sites have varied between urban, rural, and suburban sites as well as within museums, forests, and even kayaks. "NeWP was always a great place for marathons to flourish because our site is so committed to the principle of the best teachers of writing being teachers themselves.” (Martens)
It’s true. A writing marathon becomes a unique opportunity to put pen to page with an incredible community of writers. You are invited to join in celebrating this year. Grab your pen, favorite writing notebook, and a comfortable pair of shoes. The 2016 NeWP writing marathons are set, and waiting for you to join.
RSVPs for the writing marathons can be sent to dweis@cox.net
Winter Marathon - Downtown Lincoln
McFarland's and Sons' Irish Pub
710 S P St.; downtown Lincoln, NE
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Lunch at 12:30; launch at 1:30
Spring Marathon - Stuart, NE
Cast Iron Grill
806 East Highway 20; Stuart, NE
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Lunch at 12:00; launch at 1:00
Platte River State Park Marathon
14421 346 St.; Louisville, NE
Owen landing boat dock
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Meet and greet at 11:00; launch at 12:00
Platte River State Park Retreat
Owen cabins 8 & 9
Friday, September 23rd-25th
RSVP for a space in the NeWP cabin